By Paul Smith HOT! High-wicking fabric Light Day-long comfort Good looking Snug-fitting kit moves as your body moves NOT! Claimed aero advantage is hard to notice www.hincapie.com Cost: Jersey – $130 MSRP; Bib shorts – $140 MSRP How Obtained: review sample from company RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: 30 hours; several hundred miles Quality Fit…
By Jim Langley HOT! Super easy/fast to put your bikes on and take them off Aluminum components keep it light, portable and easy to attach to your vehicle A clever no-tools mechanism lets you simply turn a knob to securely tighten the NV Quality materials and fine finish complement even the nicest vehicles…
Mini-Review By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher fitssock.com Cost: Performance Trail, $17.99; Ultra Light Trail, $16.99 How Obtained: review samples from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over 2 months FITS Socks Fit Great, Offer Dry Comfort It may sound strange to wear Merino wool socks in the summer, but the properties of…
By Laurel-Lea Shannon HOT! Excellent fit Sweat-wicking fabric Easy stretching gripper band Super comfortable chamois with extra thigh coverage UV 50+ protection NOT! Not as comfortable using chamois creme www.specialized.com Cost: $135 MSRP How Obtained: review sample from company Available: retail, online RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: several rides Comfortable Performance Shorts for Women…
By John Marsh, Former Editor & Publisher HOT! Quality features and technology Comfortable, lasting fit from top to bottom Slightly different fit to appeal to individual preference Reasonable price for quality gear NOT! High bib fit on chest makes P.R.O. model bio breaks difficult Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Bibs Elite In-R-Cool Bibs Cost: P.R.O….
