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 Jim Langley HOT! feels like riding outside easy bike on/off stable, smooth, quiet innovative side-to-side “Rock and Roll” motion two flywheel weights let you choose your perfect ride NOT! rear tire may rub a pile rug www.kurtkinetic.com Price: $670 Source: bike shops, website, catalogs Resistance: silicone in sealed chamber Flywheel weights: 6,…
By Jim Langley HOT! so cool and light it’s almost like riding bareheaded phenomenal fit super-stylish race design NOT! a helmet this high tech doesn’t come cheap straps slightly stiff and scratchy www.giro.com Price: $225 Source: bike shops, catalogs Weight: 260 grams Colors: black/carbon, crystal blue/white, yellow/white, white/silver, blue/black, red/black How obtained: sample…
By Jim Langley HOT! stellar Dura-Ace quality throughout first-rate power transfer climbing and sprinting excellent cornering accepts tubeless or standard clincher tires easy tire installation and removal unaffected by crosswinds Scandium rims significantly improve braking power NOT! 10-speed only www.shimano.com Price: $980 per pair Source: bike shops, websites, catalogs Weight: 650/870 grams claimed;…
By Jim Langley HOT! so efficient you’ll hammer, climb and sprint like never before buffers road vibrations beautifully for a go-all-day ride aero frame profile is slippery into wind aero seatpost matches integrated designs with none of the hassles stunning paint finish and prestigious marque NOT! large hollow tubes transmit and amplify every noise seatpost…
