By Laurel-Lea Shannon HOT! Drop tail feature for easy nature breaks Super comfortable Elite 3D chamois Light Silicone leg gripper UPF rating of 50+ NOT! Sizing runs a bit small www.pearlizumi.com Cost: $145 Colors: black and white/black Source: retail stores, websites How obtained: purchased online RBR advertiser: No Time tested: several rides Nature…
By Gillian Scobie HOT! Snug, unnoticeable Elite 3D chamois Comfortably short 6-inch inseam, but not too short UPF rating of 50+ Design is very cool aesthetically NOT! Would be great if Pearl could offer other colors Pearl Izumi Cost: MSRP $110 Source: retail stores, websites Colors: Black/black, black/white, black/pinstripe How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser:…
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: …
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: …
