By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! comfortable pad and fit won’t slide down like warmers can thicker material on front of legs durable quick-drying NOT! pricey some riders may prefer longer legs www.specialized.com Price: $180 Source: website, Specialized dealers Sizes: S-XL Color: black with red-and-gray trim Features: Therminal fabric on front panels; Fieldsensor fabric on back;…
By Dan McGehee HOT! hands-free system that fits most bikes drink tube stays at any angle or folds down fosters a more consistent aero riding position easy to install and clean easy to change bottles on the fly no leaks or drips NOT! requires company’s relatively small water bottles bulky, non-aerodynamic bottle cage prohibits a…
By Coach Fred Matheny Pearl Izumi Barrier MTB HOT! warm into teens (-8C) feet stay warm when wet form fitting on road shoes some stretch in material nice price NOT! sizing runs small upper can wrinkle www.pearlizumi.com Price: $60 Source: website, bike shops Made in: China Sizes: S-XXL Color: black with reflective logos Features: …
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! form fitting & flexible grippy palms with gel padding tall cuffs with snug closure wiping material on thumbs lightweight machine washable NOT! no insulation limited temperature range questionable durability of materials and gel www.pearlizumi.com Price: $40 Source: website, bike shops Size: S-XL Color: black Made in: China Material: palm is…
By Jim Langley HOT! simple and convenient compression as well as cold get up and go while using virtually no dampness cold dissipates to reduce risk of frostbite reusable storage bag to protect gel pack in freezer NOT! needs about 4 hours for refreezing between uses cold only; can’t be used for heat…
