What We Have Noticed: K-Edge, RIDEYE…

In this edition of What We Have Noticed we look at the K-Edge TT mount, the RIDEYe black box, the WD40 foaming bike wash, FlapJacked protein pancakes, Chamois Butt'r, the Oktoberfest and the NFL tax exempt status.

K-Edge TT mount

What: The space between TT bar extensions is often quite narrow and that makes that ¼ turn installation quite tricky or sometimes impossible. The new K-Edge TT mount features a twist-lock mechanism at the base and now you no longer have to fumble with that operation, or come up with plan B. Comes in a variety of colors too so it can suit your bike theme.
Compatibility: ¼ turn Garmin interface Edge computers
Weight: 37.5 grams
MSRP: $74.99
Website: acecosportgroup

RIDEYE Black Box

What: The RIDEYE Black Box is already funded on kickstarter.com with 22 days left, but there is still an opportunity to get in early and grab one of this crash detection sensors with an HD camera for $119. RIDEYE continuously
records HD 1280 x 720 video onto its internal memory with a 2.5 hours loop. The oldest footage gets erased when new footage comes in, and when a crash is detected the RIDEYE stops recording, plus you can do so manually.
MSRP: $149
Website: kickstarter.com

WD 40 foaming bike wash

What: This biodegradable bike wash from WD40 is safe for carbon, titanium, aluminum, steel, rubber and plastic, so go ahead and let this dirt-eating suds make your expensive toy look like new again. After all you surely would not want to show up at a race with a crusty and nasty bike.
Size: 1 liter
MSRP: $13.99
Website: wd40bike.com

FlapJacked
What: FlapJacked is a protein and fiber-rich pancake mix with no GMO’s or any other artificial items. It is available in 3 different flavors and offers 200 calories and 15-17 grams of protein per serving. This editor’s favorite is the 16-gram protein Banana Hazelnut version. Go now and get some, add water and get FlapJacked.
Flavors: Buttermilk, Banana Hazelnut, Cinnamon Apple.
MSRP: $17.99 for 28oz pack / $3.49 for 4oz
Twitter: flapjacked.com

Chamois Butt’r

What: If you are an avid cyclist you likely have seen Chamois Butt’r around but you actually need to try it out. Chafing issues in your bike shorts is unpleasant in more than one way and the non-greasy Chamois Butt’r chamois cream can help get rid of those troubles. Just apply liberally to skin and chamois before each ride and you will feel like a Euro Pro. Also available in a special ph-balanced women formula.
Size: 8oz
MSRP: $15.99
Website: chamoisbuttr.com

Oktoberfest Munich

What: This past weekend the 2013 Oktoberfest in Munich opened the gates and in the next 2 weeks just about 8,000,000 liters (Mass) of beer and over 0.5 million chickens will be consumed. This annual event could be a unique carbo-loading experience for those headed to Kona, and a complete fun time for those who will stay home. There is still time to shop for Lederhosen and Dirndls and get to Munich, plus you can scout the Challenge Roth course, which isn’t too far away.
MSRP for a Mass (1 liter): 9.85 Euro
Date: September 21 – October 9
Website: muenchen.de

The NFL non profit status

What: It was quite surprising to learn this weekend that the NFL (National Football League) enjoys a non-profit organization status, and when considering that the NFL is a $9 billion a year operation, and that commissioner Roger Goodell earns almost $30 million a year, that is especially annoying. The NFL was also in the news this weekend with the 6 game suspension of Bronco’s linebacker Von Miller for reportedly unsuccessfully trying to corrupt the NFL’s drug testing program. 6 games, really? But that is a different story. There is now a move to revoke the tax-exempt status from the NFL and you too can sign this petition on change.org below. There really is no reason why they should be tax-exempt, just like World Triathlon Corporation the should be listed as a for-profit group and pay taxes.
Website: change.org