By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! easy walking looks like normal sandals compatible with SPD-style 2-bolt cleats not too bulky for booties men’s version available NOT! sole slightly more flexible than on road shoes cleat may protrude slightly sockless feet can get sweaty www.keenfootwear.com Price: $115 Source: websites, retail stores such as REI Women’s size: U.S….
By Mike Dayton Schmidt Edelux HOT! extremely bright and powerful LED stand light lights the road even at slow speeds turns on automatically in low light watertight 5-year warranty NOT! dark area immediately in front of wheel limited mounting options www.nabendynamo.de (site is in German) Price: $200 Source: website, bike shops Colors: silver, black Weight: …
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! 3 pockets loose-fitting look 9.5-inch (24-cm) inseam comfortable quick drying NOT! expensive www.gorebikewear.com Price: $150 Source: www.teamestrogen.com, bike shops Features: side pocket with Velcro closure, side mesh pocket, side zip pocket; inner pants with gripper elastic at hem; ergonomic elastic chamois liner; reflective piping and logo Materials: nylon, polyester, Elastane Colors: …
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…
