By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! nearly optimum ratio of carbohydrate and protein for muscle recovery nutty taste stays crisp in milk NOT! slightly unusual flavor undertone www.naturespath.com Source: website, supermarkets, groceries, health stores Price: $4.29 Size: 11 oz. (312g) Serving size: 3/4 cup (55g) er serving: 190 calories; 35g carbohydrate; 10g protein; 6g fat (1g…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! impressivelysmooth ride durable tread reasonably light for size backed by excellent customer service NOT! no puncture-resistant tread belt too wide for some frames/forks premium price www.vintagebicyclepress.com Price: $58 plus shipping Source: website Weight: 222g for 700×26 (tested); 248g for 700×28 Features: foldable Kevlar beads, file tread, tan sidewalls How obtained: sample from company RBR…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! lightweight conservative styling bug screen in front vents wide range of size adjustment NOT! poor internal airflow not really “the world’s lightest helmet” www.limar.com Price: $200 Source: bikeshops, websites Made in: China Sizes: M, L Weight: 245 grams, 8.75 oz. (size L tested) Features: meets U.S. CPSC and Australian AZ./NZS…
By Mike Dayton HOT! lightweight inexpensive easy to carry & install long run time water resistant NOT! beam too weak for navigation requires CR2032 batteries durability may be an issue www.infini.tw Price: $8-$10 each Source: bike shops, websites Made in: Taiwan Color: black (white beam), red (red beam) Weight: 10.5 grams inc. batteries Battery: …
By Joshua Cohen HOT! ethereal weight great air circulation via huge vents comfortable, secure retention system women’s model too NOT! expensive potential sunburn for the follicularly challenged www.specialized.com Price: $210 Source: website, bike shops Weight: 245 grams Colors: black, silver, white, blue, plus pro team colors How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: …
