By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! form fit chamois dries quickly comfortable bib straps traditional black NOT! useless padding protrudes at rear of chamois ergonomic bumps in chamois may irritate some riders www.pearlizumi.com Price: $140 Source: bike shops, website, mailorder catalogs Color: black Sizes: S-XXL Features: 8-panel construction, leg grippers, mesh bib upper How obtained: cold…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! sleek, racy design lightweight flat, relatively wide sitting area lab tests indicate less blood flow restriction some roadies love it NOT! only one comfortable place to sit you may tend to slide forward requires careful setup some roadies definitely don’t love it www.performancebike.com Price: $70-$100 with titanium rails…
by Daniel Coyle Reviewed: By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! the most objective Lance book inside glimpses of pro racing profiles of teammates and coaches great writing NOT! OK, so what’s Lance really like? R-rated language may offend some readers www.lancearmstrongswar.com Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Price: $25.95 Pages: 323 with 17 color photos Source: bookstores, internet, libraries…
By Bill Langston HOT! Fit, feel and finish that looks made to last many seasons Lower density while still comfortable on 30-40 degree rides NOT! $150-100 is a steep price to pay for an accessory No touch-screen-compatible fingertips www.assos.com Price: $97-149 Source: online and retail Sizes: XS-XLG (L tested)Colors: BlackHow obtained: purchased at LBS RBR…
In a past newsletter, Coach Fred Matheny said that a winter spent on the leg-press machine won’t automatically produce greater climbing strength. Here’s another take on this issue. I read Fred’s comments with interest. As a long-time cycling coach and personal trainer here in Berkeley, the issue all comes down to specificity: We get precisely…
