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Garmin's latest power meter pedals, a £325 front light from Exposure + more cool things from Rapha, Oquo and Magicshine

This week’s line-up includes a £325 smart front light, updated Rapha winter tights, pro-level Oquo wheels and Magicshine’s photochromic glasses

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​It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas at road.cc HQ, with power meters, smart lights, winter kit, pro-level wheels, and accessories all piling up under our tree. There’s plenty to put through its paces over the coming weeks, so here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon.

Garmin Rally RS210 Dual-sensing Power Meter pedals (£929.99)

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Garmin recently updated its Rally power meter pedals with a new rechargeable spindle offering a claimed 90 hour battery life, along with a redesigned pedal body meaning you can swap the power sensor between road and off-road setups.

At £929.99 they cost noticeably more than rivals like Favero's £649 Assioma PRO RS-2 dual-sided power meter pedals, but can they deliver? Jack’s full review is coming soon.

Buy from Garmin for £929.99 

Exposure Strada Mk12 RS AKTiv (£325)

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We tested the Exposure Strada Mk12 RS in 2024, which reviewer Stu praised as one of the best-engineered lights on the market. Now, for £30 more, Steve Williams is reviewing the Strada Mk12 RS AKTiv, which adds technology that automatically dips the beams in response to oncoming light sources to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. It also works the same way with the rear lights of cars that overtake you.

It’s a pricey investment, so check back soon to see if Steve thinks it’s worth it.

Buy for £325 from Exposure Lights

Rapha Men’s Pro Team Winter Tights III (£275) 

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With Rapha's second-generation Pro Team winter tights, Ashley was impressed by the warmth, water resistance and a performance-orientated fit. This latest evolution aims to bring "improved winter riding performance, providing the ultimate in protection, comfort and support". 

The third-generation tights come in four colours - dark green, black/black, dark grey and black/white - and are available in six sizes from XS to XXL. 

Buy for £275 from Rapha

Oquo RP50 LTD wheels (£2,110) 

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Oquo supplies wheels to the Women’s WorldTour team Ceratizit Pro Cycling and the UCI ProTeam Lotto, and has recently expanded it lineup with the new LTD premium tier wheels.

The RP50 LTDs are designed to combine aerodynamics with compliance for rougher surfaces, making them the choice of Oquo's sponsored pros for cobbled classics and gravel races. The rims are 50mm deep with a 25mm internal width, the wheelset weighs 1,462g on the road.cc scales of truth, and Oquo designs and manufactures the hubs in-house.

Buy from Oquo for £2,110 

Magicshine Morpher Photochromic Lenses Glasses (£59.99) 

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Photochromic lenses are great for riding in mixed conditions, automatically darkening in bright sunlight and clearing as the light fades. The Magicshine Morpher Photochromic Glasses aim to deliver that versatility in a £59.99 package, and they also come with a convertible dual-frame design that lets you switch between full-frame and half-frame styles.

You also get a large wraparound lens plus anti-fog coatings. Dave Atkinson is currently these, so check back soon for his full verdict.

Buy from Magicshine for £59.99 

For all the latest full test reports on road.cc, head over to our reviews section. For more advice before splashing the cash you can check out our buyer's guides, and head over to road.cc Recommends to find all our top-rated products in one place.

Emily is our track and road racing specialist, having represented Great Britain at the World and European Track Championships. With a National Title up her sleeve, Emily has just completed her Master’s in Sports Psychology at Loughborough University where she raced for Elite Development Team, Loughborough Lightning.

Emily is our go-to for all things training and when not riding or racing bikes, you can find her online shopping or booking flights…the rest of the office is now considering painting their nails to see if that’s the secret to going fast…

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mdavidford | 1 month ago
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Dave Atkinson is currently these

I always suspected he was a Dominion spy.

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WhichWayNow | 1 month ago
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Why would anybody chose Garmins power pedals over Assiomas?

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tomlew replied to WhichWayNow | 1 month ago
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Because, contrary to what you might think as an insider, Favero is a non-brand to the public. And Garmin is Garmin.

Sad but true.

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Backladder replied to WhichWayNow | 1 month ago
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Because until recently they didn't fit shimano cleats and you could get 40% off the price through your BC membership

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WhichWayNow replied to Backladder | 1 month ago
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The updated Shimano Assiomas have been out a short while now. Plus with all the issues other versions of garmins pedals have had I'd stay well clear of these just in case.

Even with 40% off I'd still rather pay full price for the Assiomas. 

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wtjs replied to WhichWayNow | 1 month ago
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Plus with all the issues other versions of garmins pedals have had I'd stay well clear of these just in case
Or, alternatively, others may say Garmin power meter pedals are pretty good, consistent, have displayed no 'issues' at all and don't stay well clear of them.

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