A new DART for stabbing MTB tires plus a carbon trail bike for up-and-coming riders

Check out the new Jib Jester, Stans Incredible DART tool, Coros Pace Pro GPS watch, the Eaglebear Black bike, and Royal Racing gloves.
By Jeff Barber

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A blue Jibe Jester mountain bike parked on a dirt trail, with a scenic view of mountains and a city in the background during golden hour. The bike features thick tires, a water bottle attached to the frame, and is surrounded by sparse, leafless trees.
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New Jibe Jester is specced and priced to appeal to student athletes

Jibe Cycleworks positions itself as a brand for student MTB athletes, and the new Jibe short-travel bike adds another compelling option to the lineup. The full carbon bike, with 120mm of split-pivot rear travel, features a 65° head tube and 76° seat tube angle with a frame weight of about 2.3kg. Buyers can choose from five different builds, which include either a 130mm or 140mm fork. Four sizes are available.

  • Price: $2,100 frame, builds from $3,500 – $7,700
  • Buy from jibebike.com
A close-up image of a hand holding a Stans Incredible DART tool with a black rubber grip. The attachment features a silver metallic body marked with the "STANS" logo. The background is blurred, showcasing outdoor greenery, suggesting a context related to cycling or maintenance.
A close-up image of a hand holding a silver Stans Incredible DART tool with a black nozzle and a small tool attached at the end. The inflator features the brand name "STANS." The background is slightly blurred, focusing on the inflator and hand.
A person’s hand is gripping a Stans Incredible DART tool, preparing to insert a tire plug into the tread. The background features a blurred natural setting, suggesting an outdoor environment.
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Stans Incredible DART fits inside a handlebar, features a sturdy handle

Stans partnered with the wizards at Daysaver in Switzerland to design the new and stashable Stans Incredible DART tubeless tire plug tool. The aluminum alloy tool fits inside a handlebar or pack and has a nice handle for ramming plugs into burly tires. Includes three DART tire plugs.

A black Eaglebear bicycle with a sleek frame and wide tires, featuring the brand name "EAGLE BEAR" prominently displayed on the frame. The bike is equipped with disc brakes and has sporty, brown Kenda tires. It is positioned against a plain white background, showcasing its design.

The Eaglebear Black is a lightweight bike for a good price

The Eaglebear Black is a “lightweight and versatile bike that’s built to be efficient on or off the pavement,” according to the brand. The bike includes a carbon fork and a 6061 aluminum frame that features three bottle mounts plus mounts for racks and bags on the fork and frame. It has 12 speeds and rolls on 700x45c tires for a total weight of about 25lb.

A close-up image of a person’s arm with a Coros Pace smartwatch displaying a colorful map. The person is looking at the watch, which has a white strap and a circular face, against a blurred outdoor background.
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Coros Pace Pro is the brand’s “fastest watch yet”

The Coros Pace Pro might not make you the fastest yet, but thanks to an upgraded processor and more responsive touch screen, it’s the brand’s “fastest” watch to date. With 38 hours of GPS tracking on a single charge, the Coros Pace Pro delivers excellent battery life and is a nice lightweight choice for running and/or mountain biking.

A close-up image of hands wearing colorful cycling gloves with a geometric design, gripping the handlebars of a bike. The gloves feature a mix of dark blue and pink patterns. The background shows a blurred green landscape, suggesting an outdoor cycling environment.
Photo: royalracing.com

Royal Racing Limited-Edition Core gloves

Royal Racing took a post-COVID “breather,” and now the brand is coming back to life with a new line of goods. First up: Core gloves. The brand says, “we are kicking things off with a glove for every type of rider. Versatile, comfortable and with Royal Racing styling turned up to the max.”

  • Price: £24.99
  • Buy from royalracing.com
A pair of stylish sunglasses displayed side by side. The left pair features a tortoiseshell frame with brown lenses, while the right pair has a sleek black frame with gradient gray lenses.

Timberland launches TimberBEND eyewear

The latest eyewear collection from outdoor brand Timberland features larger lenses for wide faces that promise to block more rays and more sprays. Timberland is calling the collection TimberBEND, and it includes four main styles, each with different lens and frame choices.

  • Price: Unknown
  • Buy from Timberland retailers
 
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