By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Mounts on vehicle’s factory roof rack Quick, easy installation Affordable Trays available in 8 colors NOT! Less stable than some dedicated racks No front wheel holder www.rockymounts.com Price: $85 Source: website, bike shops How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: 3 trips I don’t much care for putting…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Fits most road bikes Two-minute installation Keeps road crud off your back and feet No rattling or flapping NOT! doesn’t provide full wheel coverage Brakes can still get clogged with grime won’t fit some fork blade shapes well www.sks-germany.com Price: $54 Source: bike shops Weight: 235 grams (8.4 oz) How…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! High-intensity lighting without batteries Long, uniform beam pattern Lighter than most premium systems 31,000-mile service interval Generator hub available in high-quality custom wheels NOT! Costly No illumination when bike stops www.peterwhitecycles.com Price: $383 as tested Source: website, Peter White Cycles @ 603/478-0900 Weight: 1,250 grams (2.8 lbs.) for hub and E6…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! Phattens handlebar (maybe you like a phatter bar) Fits bar curves well Choice of two thicknesses NOT! Phattens handlebar (maybe you don’t like a phatter bar) Gel could leak Bar tape reduces cushioning effect www.specialized.com Price: $30 Source: Specialized dealers, website How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: 6…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! simply solves simple problem durable material and construction fits perfectly on handlebar and blends in maintains shape after stretching NOT! can be tough to grip when fingers are sweaty even with “grab tabs,” hard to pull away from handlebar www.bikebrake.com …
