Brooks, a British company that sells leather saddles and bike bags, has come out with a cycling helmet. It’s better-looking than most helmets but a bit heavy for long rides. ($170 for regular models; $190 for this model.) (David Colker / Los Angeles Times)
Interbike, the largest bicycle trade show in North America, is finally opening the doors to the public for one day and inviting enthusiasts to take a look at the latest in cycling. Here are a few products at the show.
Giordana, one of the top cycling clothing makers, has come out with its EXO line, featuring sheer, super-soft fabrics. One big problem -- the price tag. A jersey alone costs about $250. (David Colker / Los Angeles Times)
A bit of quick, high-protein nutrition on a long ride is welcome, even if many bars taste like sawdust. Not so with Bonk Breaker’s new flavor, Cookies & Cream. (About $2.75 a bar.) (David Colker / Los Angeles Times)
Among products on view for baby boomer cyclists: These sunglasses from Tifosi, with built-in reader lenses so that boomers can look down and read the speedometer. (About $80 for models that change with light conditions, $50 without.) (David Colker / Los Angeles Times)
The Sentinel from NiteRider looks like a normal taillight, but turn it on and two tiny lasers beam downward on either side of the bike, making it look like you have a personal bike lane and helping drivers see you. It also works as a flashing taillight. (Available in October for about $50.) (David Colker / Los Angeles Times)
