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Bike safety gear

By Simon Peter Groebner

May 20, 2014 at 5:19AM

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1. The bike (pictured above): All-new Handsome Fredward single-speed with coaster brakes ($599 at Handsome Cycles, front rack extra).

2. Nite Ize SpokeLit bike wheel light ($7.95 at REI).

3. CatEye Omni 5 rear bike light, pictured above on bike, ($15 at REI).

4. Planet Bike Superflash rear bike light with Power LED and two Extreme LEDS, $25 at REI.

5. Bern Allston helmet with flip visor, $89.99 at Handsome Cycles.

6. Yellow men's Endura Laser Vest with reflective print and rear LED light hanger loop, $54.99 at Erik's Bike Shop.

7. Planet Bike Blaze 2-watt micro front bike light ($40 at REI).

8. Nau Utilize organic twill pant with reflective-tape cuff, $100 at Handsome Cycles.

9. Endura Luminite II women's jacket in blindingly neon hot pink. Waterproof with reflective material and rear LED light strip, $144.99 at Erik's Bike Shop.

Where to shop

Erik's Bike Shop: 15 metro locations. www.eriksbikeshop.com.

Handsome Cycles: 115 Washington Av. N., Mpls. 612-353-4035 or www.handsomecycles.com.

REI: Bloomington, Roseville and Maple Grove locations. www.rei.com.

Gear text by SIMON PETER GROEBNER • Star Tribune

Photos by BRIAN PETERSON • Star Tribune

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Simon Peter Groebner

Travel Editor

Simon Peter Groebner is Travel editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune.