By Ed Pavelka HOT! always on when bike is rolling no batteries or bulbs to replace flashing improves rider visibility in low light easy to install NOT! ineffective in daylight constant buzzing weighty www.reelight.com Price: $45 (33 euros) Source: website, bike shops Weight: 220 grams per set (7.9 oz) Designed in: Denmark (made in…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! strong, reliable, stiff, responsive easily rebuildable exceptional quality for the price U.S.-based ownership and customer service QR skewers and spare spokes included usable for training and budget-minded racing NOT! not superlight rim strips not included www.neuvationcycling.com Price: $499 (add $60 for ceramic bearings) Source: website, bike shops Size: 700C clincher Weight:…
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 Ed Pavelka HOT! mixes easily high-tech formula of 16 ingredients competitively priced no digestive eruptions NOT! bland flavor may not work consistently www.hammernutrition.com Price: $44.95 Size: 32 servings Source: website, bike shops Flavor: citrus RBR advertiser: no How obtained: cold cash Tested: 8 rides Recoverite is made for post-ride energy replenishment and muscle recuperation. Therefore,…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! 3 pockets loose-fitting look 9.5-inch (24-cm) inseam comfortable quick drying NOT! expensive www.gorebikewear.com Price: $150 Source: www.teamestrogen.com, bike shops Features: side pocket with Velcro closure, side mesh pocket, side zip pocket; inner pants with gripper elastic at hem; ergonomic elastic chamois liner; reflective piping and logo Materials: nylon, polyester, Elastane Colors: …
