By Ed Pavelka HOT! lightweight conservative styling bug screen in front vents wide range of size adjustment NOT! poor internal airflow not really “the world’s lightest helmet” www.limar.com Price: $200 Source: bikeshops, websites Made in: China Sizes: M, L Weight: 245 grams, 8.75 oz. (size L tested) Features: meets U.S. CPSC and Australian AZ./NZS…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! durable steel beautiful lug work and paint clearance for wide tires and fenders neutral, precise handling lightweight (for steel) NOT! heavier than carbon 1-inch steerer low seat tube bottle mount Roadeo? www.rivbike.com Price: $2,000 frame & fork Source: website Made in: Wisconsin by Waterford Precision Bicycles Made of: steel (tubing…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! shield-style lens provides good coverage unobstructed, undistorted vision Adaptalite lens effectively changes tint nose piece resists slipping protective case included NOT! ear tabs can push painfully on head rear of ear pieces conflicts with some helmets, including Specialized www.specialized.com Price: $130 with Adaptalite lens; $95 with NXT dark lens Source: …
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…
