By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher http://www.pearlizumi.com Cost: $80Weight: 90gHow Obtained: review sample from companyAvailable: online and retailRBR Sponsor: noTime tested: numerous rides over 2 months My MVP (Most Valuable Product) This Winter This wind vest has been my MVP (most valuable product) this winter. For whatever reason, the wind has been a force…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher http://www.louisgarneau.com Cost: $159.99Features: Polartec® Power Shield® Pro for windbreaking, breathabilityHow Obtained: review sample from companyAvailable: online and retailRBR Sponsor: noTime tested: several rides over 2 months Fits like a glove. Cuts through the wind. Locks in the warmth. I saw a precursor of this jersey at Interbike last fall,…
By Paul Smith HOT! High performance wheel Strong Good build quality Impressive value for the money Look great on the bike! NOT! Need to use longer valve stems, extenders causes pump to slip www.boydcycling.com Cost: $1,450 How obtained: review sample RBR advertiser: no Tested: 400+ miles Tech specs: Claimed weight: 1730g (measured at 1830g…
By Paul Smith HOT! Huge value for an all-carbon wheelset Great build quality Good performance – excellent for the price Good handling in higher winds NOT! Faster wheelsets may be available, but not at this price point http://www.novemberbicycles.com/Cost: $1,345How obtained: review sampleRBR sponsor: noTested: 6 weeks Tech & SpecsClaimed weight: 1525g – 670g front /…
HOT! awesome power transfer/cornering/acceleration aluminum wheelsets that are lighter than many carbon wheelsets budget pricing for such high-performance wheelsets standard and tubeless clincher tire compatible tubeless/tube compatible rim strips included quick releases included NOT! You don’t get the famous wheel name… yet! Price: $1,299 per pair (either model) Source: TruVelo Design. Currently the wheels are…
