By Paul Smith HOT! High quality technical fabric Comfortable Warm, with fleece lining Three generous rear pockets Superb wicking ability Performance across a range of temperatures and conditions NOT! At $200, the price may be higher than some people are comfortable paying for a jacket www.hincapie.com Price: $199.99 MSRP Colors: Ember (red); Graphite (dark gray)…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! High quality technical fabric Form-fitting and comfortable Warm and surprisingly wind-resistant Tights have large, comfortable chamois Reflective material in strategic spots Great option vs. several layers NOT! Steep price for super-premium quality No zippered legs make tights hard to put on Lack of colors may be off-putting www.skins.net…
By Rob Kortus HOT! Touch screen (pressure activated/smart phone-style swipe) Full-color backlit display (160 x 240 pixels) Motion map Waterproof Easy to mount and remove Navigating menu is easy Long battery life (Lithium-ion/15 hours) Supports ANT+ accessories (wireless network protocol) Upload ride data to Garmin Connect and other compatible sites Customizable training option PC or MAC…
By Paul Smith HOT! Superbright 2W LED USB rechargeable 4 modes for different situations Quick and easy mounting Mounting clip also allows attachment to seat bags NOT! Clamp sometimes needs adjustment www.niterider.com Cost: $44.99 MSRP How Obtained: Review sample from company Sources: Bike shops, bike and outdoor retailers, online RBR Sponsor: No Tested: 25+ hours…
By Jim Langley HOT! Stable frame with 6 contact points and leveling feet 7-pound flywheel for super smoothness Fluid resistance unit feels like riding outside Oversized 60mm-diameter roller means even more smoothness More adjustable than most trainers NOT! Simple screw-type roller tensioning Swinging extra leg can pinch fingers when folding – Ouch! www.cycletek.com Updated version…
