Gallery: From Shoes to Bags, This Is the Season's Coolest Commuter Bike Gear
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__Trek Lync 5__ The [Trek Lync 5](http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/city/urban_utility/lync/lync_5/) ($1,320) has a built in 500-lumen light on the front and two built-in red lights on the back. They're all powered by a USB-rechargeable battery on the downtube and controlled by two buttons under the top tube. (Expand for more details.)
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__Alchemy Goods Dravus Messenger Bag__ The [Dravus](http://alchemygoods.com/dravus.html) ($178) is like many other messenger bags except for one thing: Part of it is made from recycled bike inner tubes. That fact helps keeps the water out when you’re riding in the rain and lends the bag a cool broken-in look.
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__Blackburn Design 100 Front and Central 20 Rear lights__ Blackburn’s [Central 100-lumen front and 20-lumen rear lights](http://www.blackburndesign.com/lights/central-100-front-plus-central-20-rear.html#.VBildFY_lcM) ($65 for the pair) stand out because in addition to illuminating what's in front of you, they’re also designed to emit lots of light sideways.
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__Pure Fix Roosevelt single speed/fixie__One of the prettiest single speed/fixie options these days is [the Roosevelt](http://www.purefixcycles.com/collections/premium-fixed-gear-bikes/products/roosevelt) ($450) from Pure Fix, which has a flip-flop hub and comes in a beautiful dark red.
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__Chrome Forged Rubber Shoes__Chrome’s new [Forged Rubber shoes](http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/footwear/forged-rubber-sneakers/forged-rubber-mirko-olive-black) ($85) are more durable than your average canvas kicks and better for commuting too. The canvas uppers are fused with high heat to the thick rubber soles to prevent delamination.
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__Giro Sutton MIPS helmet__Some companies reserve MIPS technology, a low friction layer that sits between the shell and liner of a helmet, for their high-end lids. But thankfully, Giro has included it an affordable commuter helmet called the [Sutton MIPS](http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/urban/sutton-mips-23802.html) ($100).
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__Kitsbow’s The Icon flannel shirt__ Kitsbow’s wool [Icon Shirt](http://shop.kitsbow.com/shop/the-icon-shirt.html) ($195) is a throwback with some nice modern touches. The fabric is made by Pendleton and the shirt’s styling is meant to reference to the kind of flannels worn by outdoorsman and women of generations past.
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__Rapha Hooded Rain Jacket__Rapha’s new [Hooded Rain Jacket](http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/hooded-rain-jacket/product/HRJ01) ($390) is made from a waterproof/breathable material with fully taped seams. It keeps all the water out even in a downpour, but also lets your body breath.
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__Stromer ST2 e-bike__ The [Stromer ST2](http://www.stromerbike.com/en/us/e-bikes/stromer-st2) ($7,000) is definitely spendy. But don’t dismiss it just because of the sticker price. It has an enormous 90-mile range plus a 500-watt motor that offers assistance up to 28 mph.
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