By Pete Penseyres HOT! COOL! some sun protection won’t slip down if sized right NOT! relentless questioning sunscreen still recommended www.desotosport.com Price: $28 Source: website Sizes: XS, S, M, L Material: proprietary moisture-radiating Skin Cooler fabric Color: white How obtained: RAAM team sponsorship RBR advertiser: no Tested: 2007-08 Races Across America, training rides Arm warmers are…
By Pete Penseyres HOT! stops the stripes can cover ears NOT! no discernable cooling effect sunscreen still recommended www.desotosport.com Price: $20 Source: website Sizes: one fits all Material: proprietary moisture-radiating Skin Cooler fabric Colors: white How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: 10 hours Being the brother who seems to be losing the…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! non-bulky 3-layer AirProPad shorts liner effective mesh ventilation panels in both garments jersey works well in high temperature NOT! extreme prices questionable durability jersey available only in low-visibility colors rear pockets in shorts and jersey are difficult to access while riding www.campagnolosportswear.com Price: $220 bib shorts, $170 jersey Source: bike shops…
By Jim Langley HOT! superlight thanks to carbon and titanium throughout intuitive, quick and accurate shifting with DoubleTap levers ceramic bearings in bottom bracket and derailleur pulleys standard and compact cranksets available machinedcassette speeds shifts and shaves grams compatible with Shimano 10 speed for easy event/race wheel changes NOT! costs more than $1…
By David Rowe HOT! strong, stable steel frame old-school geometry with modern look clearance for fenders and wide tires (provided)) lively and responsive even with a load 32-spoke wheels NOT! not the most affordable all-rounder uncomfortable saddle (for me) www.salsacycles.com Price: $1,500 Source: Salsa dealers Sizes: 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 (tested), 55, 57, 59…
