By Mike Dayton HOT! natural fiber, not synthetic insulates well wicks sweat to keep skin drier doesn’t retain body odor machine washable NOT! takes on a “relaxed fit” after repeated wearing can feel too warm if temperature rises www.joneswares.com Price: $68 Source: website Sizes: unisex XS, S, M, L, XL Colors: gray, black, red How…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! great fit Microsensor fabric is light, strong and durable wide elastic waistband for comfort chamois has thicker padding in the right places silicon grippers keep legs in place NOT! inseam is short for long-legged riders expensive www.specialized.com Price: $145 Source: website, bike shops Sizes: S-XL Color: black Chamois: seamless, stretchable…
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 Joshua Cohen HOT! customizable monitor display easy-to-navigate controls ProTrainer 5 ride-analysis software wireless speed and heart rate mounts to stem or handlebar fast, reliable infra-red data transfer to PC NOT! pricey no watts cadence sensor not included ($33 extra) data transfer may require infrared USB receiver ($60) takes time to master the many functions…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! always on when bike is rolling no batteries or bulbs to replace flashing improves rider visibility in low light easy to install NOT! ineffective in daylight constant buzzing weighty www.reelight.com Price: $45 (33 euros) Source: website, bike shops Weight: 220 grams per set (7.9 oz) Designed in: Denmark (made in…
