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TRAINING & RECOVERY EDITION
Specialized Turbo Levo
Lapking Dual GPS Unit & App
Sena SF4 And Tufftalk Lite
SPECIALIZED
TURBO LEVO

MSRP: From $4,950
specialized.com

LAPKING
DUAL GPS UNIT & APP

GPS: $164.99 | App: $2.99/mo
lapkingracing.com

SENA
SF4 AND TUFFTALK LITE

SF4: $219 | Tufftalk Lite: $249
sena.com

E-bikes are here to stay. Embrace the fact that it’s getting more people outside and let go of Strava KOM world domination, okay? The Specialized Turbo Levo is one of the more popular models out there—everyone knows Specialized makes incredible bicycles, and their pedal-assist model continues that tradition.

As with all bike models, there’s a high-end all-carbon S-Works Levo that’s over $12,000 but the base aluminum-framed model is just shy of $5,000. Yeah, sure, it’s lots of money, but there’s lots of tech involved with an e-bike. There are three models of “help” with a Levo: the assist is 15 percent on the low end and an incredible 90 percent on the high end. You want to have some serious fun? Put a Levo in the top assist mode and you’ll have a huge smile on your face.

These are great bikes to get started if you’re out of shape, have a physical condition that prevents getting too high-stress, or have a parent/spouse you want to hang with you on rides. Steve Matthes

As moto becomes saturated with “Generation i,” it’s no surprise to see an app combining competition and social media. With LapKing on the market, you and your riding buddies can easily figure out who’s taking home the trophy for fastest lap time—and be able to brag about it online.

Operating the feature-loaded app (available for iOS in the iTunes App Store) is seamless, and you’ll find all the tutorials to get running and ready to lay down heaters. LapKing offers the ability to track your lap times through patented course-mapping software by recording your position with either your iPhone or their new GPS unit.

Every user can request to record a new track path, so the location database grows as more users sign up for the $2.99 monthly service. The price of admission to “The Home of Social Racing” is a bargain when you smash your friends’ times and jockey over who’s buying dinner later. Jeff Crutcher

As a dad trying to teach my son to first ride a motorcycle and then navigate a motocross track, communication lines can break down quickly. When you want to say something or point out a new line, you wait until he comes around for another lap, stop the bike, talk about it, and restart and try again. Frustrating! I talked to the people at Sena, a leading helmet-to-helmet communication company, and they came up with this combo: the SF4 Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System for his helmet and the Tufftalk Lite noise-canceling headset with long range Bluetooth capability. We were able to talk to each other as he went around the entire track. Being able to talk through obstacles, look out for any danger situations when flaggers aren’t there on practice days, and to just give a pat on the back in real time is very rewarding. We let famed MX coach Joe Degano (pictured) give it a try, and he was impressed as well. Highly recommended. Scott Wallenberg
Specialized Turbo Levo
SPECIALIZED
TURBO LEVO

MSRP: From $4,950
specialized.com

E-bikes are here to stay. Embrace the fact that it’s getting more people outside and let go of Strava KOM world domination, okay? The Specialized Turbo Levo is one of the more popular models out there—everyone knows Specialized makes incredible bicycles, and their pedal-assist model continues that tradition.

As with all bike models, there’s a high-end all-carbon S-Works Levo that’s over $12,000 but the base aluminum-framed model is just shy of $5,000. Yeah, sure, it’s lots of money, but there’s lots of tech involved with an e-bike. There are three models of “help” with a Levo: the assist is 15 percent on the low end and an incredible 90 percent on the high end. You want to have some serious fun? Put a Levo in the top assist mode and you’ll have a huge smile on your face.

These are great bikes to get started if you’re out of shape, have a physical condition that prevents getting too high-stress, or have a parent/spouse you want to hang with you on rides. Steve Matthes

Lapking Dual GPS Unit & App
LAPKING
DUAL GPS UNIT & APP

GPS: $164.99 | App: $2.99/mo
lapkingracing.com

As moto becomes saturated with “Generation i,” it’s no surprise to see an app combining competition and social media. With LapKing on the market, you and your riding buddies can easily figure out who’s taking home the trophy for fastest lap time—and be able to brag about it online.

Operating the feature-loaded app (available for iOS in the iTunes App Store) is seamless, and you’ll find all the tutorials to get running and ready to lay down heaters. LapKing offers the ability to track your lap times through patented course-mapping software by recording your position with either your iPhone or their new GPS unit.

Every user can request to record a new track path, so the location database grows as more users sign up for the $2.99 monthly service. The price of admission to “The Home of Social Racing” is a bargain when you smash your friends’ times and jockey over who’s buying dinner later. Jeff Crutcher

Sena SF4 And Tufftalk Lite
SENA
SF4 AND TUFFTALK LITE

SF4: $219 | Tufftalk Lite: $249
sena.com

As a dad trying to teach my son to first ride a motorcycle and then navigate a motocross track, communication lines can break down quickly. When you want to say something or point out a new line, you wait until he comes around for another lap, stop the bike, talk about it, and restart and try again. Frustrating! I talked to the people at Sena, a leading helmet-to-helmet communication company, and they came up with this combo: the SF4 Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System for his helmet and the Tufftalk Lite noise-canceling headset with long range Bluetooth capability. We were able to talk to each other as he went around the entire track. Being able to talk through obstacles, look out for any danger situations when flaggers aren’t there on practice days, and to just give a pat on the back in real time is very rewarding. We let famed MX coach Joe Degano (pictured) give it a try, and he was impressed as well. Highly recommended. Scott Wallenberg
Backmate Power Massager
BACKMATE
POWER MASSAGER

MSRP: $149
mybackmate.com

A hard day’s riding often leaves you feeling sore. The Backmate Power Massager is a self-massage product aimed at helping you recover more quickly. Percussive vibration helps to ease muscle soreness and stiffness and increases circulation and range of motion. It can also help with chronic aches and pains, as well as break up scar tissue. Like many people who ride moto, I suffer from chronic lower-back pain, and this product has been a huge help. There is a variable speed dial so you can adjust the level to suit your needs. The Backmate Power Massager uses a 12-volt rechargeable battery, and each charge lasts 40-45 minutes depending on use. It comes with a carrying case, two rechargeable batteries, and three different attachments. David Langran
Poweredot 2.0 Electric Stimulation
POWEREDOT 2.0
ELECTRIC STIMULATION

Uno: $199 | Duo: $299
powerdot.com

Electric muscle stimulation is a proven practice that has been a staple at physical therapy establishments for decades. The problem has been the cumbersome units that provide the treatment—until now. The PowerDot is the size of a book of matches and runs off a phone app via Bluetooth. It has massage, warm-up, active recovery, strength building, and other modes. You also control the intensity right from your phone while remaining completely mobile. Your phone can still run other apps or take calls while you’re running the PowerDot program too. EMS is helpful for arm pump, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, and general joint health. Adam Cianciarulo credits the PowerDot for a quick and complete recovery from his ACL surgery last year. Learn more at www.powerdot.com. (Full disclosure: These guys are the title sponsor of The Whiskey Throttle Show, which I co-host. That said, use the discount code “whiskeythrottle” to receive 20% off!) David Pingree
100% Exceeda Lycra
100%
EXCEEDA LYCRA

Bibs: $129 | Jersey: $99
ride100percent.com

Cycling is a big part of most racers’ training regimen, and 100% has kits to make us moto guys look good in Lycra when we’re out on the roads getting our cardio fix. The new Exceeda jersey and bib shorts are packed full of features you didn’t even know you needed. Yes, they’ll hit all the checkboxes with everything you’d want in your standard jersey and bibs, like high-quality material, a full-zip front, open pockets on the back, chamois with moisture management, and more. But they’ve added a few really cool features as well, like their media eyelet to secure headphone cords, a brushed elastic with silicone logo on the inside back hem (which keeps the jersey in place), along with reflective logos for added visibility. And the bibs actually offer two additional pockets in the back, so you’ll never run out of room for anything you’ll need on a long ride like food, money, extra tubes, tools, etc. Andrew Fredrickson
Backmate Power Massager
Poweredot 2.0 Electric Stimulation
100% Exceeda Lycra
BACKMATE
POWER MASSAGER

MSRP: $149
mybackmate.com

POWEREDOT 2.0
ELECTRIC STIMULATION

Uno: $199 | Duo: $299
powerdot.com

100%
EXCEEDA LYCRA

Bibs: $129 | Jersey: $99
ride100percent.com

A hard day’s riding often leaves you feeling sore. The Backmate Power Massager is a self-massage product aimed at helping you recover more quickly. Percussive vibration helps to ease muscle soreness and stiffness and increases circulation and range of motion. It can also help with chronic aches and pains, as well as break up scar tissue. Like many people who ride moto, I suffer from chronic lower-back pain, and this product has been a huge help. There is a variable speed dial so you can adjust the level to suit your needs. The Backmate Power Massager uses a 12-volt rechargeable battery, and each charge lasts 40-45 minutes depending on use. It comes with a carrying case, two rechargeable batteries, and three different attachments. David Langran
Electric muscle stimulation is a proven practice that has been a staple at physical therapy establishments for decades. The problem has been the cumbersome units that provide the treatment—until now. The PowerDot is the size of a book of matches and runs off a phone app via Bluetooth. It has massage, warm-up, active recovery, strength building, and other modes. You also control the intensity right from your phone while remaining completely mobile. Your phone can still run other apps or take calls while you’re running the PowerDot program too. EMS is helpful for arm pump, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, and general joint health. Adam Cianciarulo credits the PowerDot for a quick and complete recovery from his ACL surgery last year. Learn more at www.powerdot.com. (Full disclosure: These guys are the title sponsor of The Whiskey Throttle Show, which I co-host. That said, use the discount code “whiskeythrottle” to receive 20% off!) David Pingree
Cycling is a big part of most racers’ training regimen, and 100% has kits to make us moto guys look good in Lycra when we’re out on the roads getting our cardio fix. The new Exceeda jersey and bib shorts are packed full of features you didn’t even know you needed. Yes, they’ll hit all the checkboxes with everything you’d want in your standard jersey and bibs, like high-quality material, a full-zip front, open pockets on the back, chamois with moisture management, and more. But they’ve added a few really cool features as well, like their media eyelet to secure headphone cords, a brushed elastic with silicone logo on the inside back hem (which keeps the jersey in place), along with reflective logos for added visibility. And the bibs actually offer two additional pockets in the back, so you’ll never run out of room for anything you’ll need on a long ride like food, money, extra tubes, tools, etc. Andrew Fredrickson
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