By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! stops the stripes can cover ears NOT! no discernable cooling effect sunscreen still recommended www.ibexwear.com Price: $49 Source: website, catalogs, stores Fabric: 80% Merino wool (17.5 micron), 14% nylon, 6% spandex Colors: black, green, red Fit: recommended for A, B and C cups Sizes: S, M, L How obtained: sample via…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! light and sexy reasonable comfort for a lightweight saddle flat top distributes weight evenly NOT! short rails mean limited fore/aft adjustment less comfortable on longer rides nose of saddle can press on soft tissue www.sellesanmarco.com Price: $100 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs Weight: 185 grams Color: black with silver stripe Features: …
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! abundant wool content comfortable chamois optional inseam lengths drawstring is removable NOT! may exhibit plumber’s butt Joneswares Performance Model: Performance (women’s & men’s) Price: $94 ($74 w/o chamois) Color: black Made in: U.S. Sizes: women’s XS-XL; men’s S-XL Fabric: 92% Merino wool, 6% nylon, 2% Lycra Features: 2 panels; flat-lock seams;…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! stretchy and comfortable smooth, flat seams no seam along inner thigh NOT! more synthetics than wool in fabric chamois too thick in center Smart Wool Models: Ewetopia (women’s, tested); Rambition (men’s) Price: $120 Color: black Made in: Vietnam Sizes: women’s XS-L; men’s M-XL Fabric: 45% Merino wool, 39% nylon, 16% elastic stretch double knit…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! easy installation convenient cyclecomputer setup from a PC wireless speed, cadence, HRM 2 configurable “favorites” screens each with 6 data displays multiple memories illuminated NOT! some aspects of Sigma Data Center analysis software PC only; no Mac OS software stilted translation from German; inconsistent terminology inconsistent syncing with sensors cyclecomputer clock…
