PROBLEM: Late during a long ride your feet start feeling like they’re on fire! SOLUTION: The sensation of heat can be caused by poor circulation. Blood vessels and nerves get compressed when feet swell, as they will after two or three hours of riding. You begin in blissful comfort, but later you feel like dousing…
By Stan Purdum Assuming you’re talking about a bicycle with the gear mechanisms out in plain sight, which is the most common way bicycles are geared, the hardest (highest) gear is when the chain is on the biggest toothed ring by the pedals (called the “front” in shifting jargon, even though the pedals are in…
Staying visible on the road is an important way to stay a little safer as a cyclist. If cars can’t see you, it’s just plain dangerous. We’ve rounded up all the top high viz, fluorescent colored and sometimes reflective cycling gear and apparel we could find. Did we miss anything that’s a personal favorite piece…
by Lars Hundley Hot A new twist on merino wool, blended with 37.5 high tech fabric A wool jersey that fits like a regular jersey. UPF 50+ sun protection Reflective dots on the front and rear of jersey 168 gram claimed weight
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Lots of safety features – MIPS system, Koroyd™ protection material and VaporFit™ AirEvac™ system relieves hot air build up that can fog lenses Comfortable snug fit Lightweight and low profile Channels on side of helmet for sunglass storage 18 vents Lifetime Warranty
