The best ... ways to improve your bike ride

A sports speaker, a “cycling equivalent of a Swiss Army knife,” and more

Smilux light

“Ride after sunset” with this powerful light, which attaches sans tools and has rechargeable batteries that last up to 25 hours.

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Source: Men’s Journal

CyFi sports speaker

The remote control on this lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled amp lets riders field calls and change songs while riding.

Price: $180; Contact: Mycyfi.com

Source: Financial Times

Wordlock

Designed by a former Apple executive, this lock supports “up to 10,000 four-­letter ­combinations.”

Price: $20; Contact: Wordlock.com

Source: Best Life

Power Pump Alloy

This versatile “mini-pump” has two pumping modes and handles both kinds of valves without an attachment.

Price: $38; Contact: Crankbrothers.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Critical Mass bag

This recycled polyester messenger-style bag is big, “padded, and water-resistant enough to tote a laptop.”

Price: $120; Contact: Patagonia.com

Source: The Washington Post

Alien III bike tool

This “cycling equivalent of a Swiss Army knife” is equipped with 25 tools and can split into two parts.

Price: $64; Contact: Topeak.com

Source: Men’s Journal