By Jim Langley HOT! easy bike installation stable aluminum frame no front-wheel block needed fits 700C, 650C and 26-in. wheels replaceable resistance unit NOT! inconsistent resistance must disassemble to change resistance www.blackburndesign.com Price: $300 Source: bike shops, catalogs Warranty: 5 years RBR advertiser: no How obtained: sample from company Tested: 18 hours I’m…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! lowest-priced power meter accurate wattage easy to install and configure useful software can be switched from bike to bike NOT! wattage readout may go blank on rough pavement can’t be used on an indoor trainer requires accurate setup www.ibikesports.com Price: $399 Source: website, bike shops, catalogs Size: 2.0 x 4.2…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! mixes easily high-tech formula of 16 ingredients competitively priced no digestive eruptions NOT! bland flavor may not work consistently www.hammernutrition.com Price: $44.95 Size: 32 servings Source: website, bike shops Flavor: citrus RBR advertiser: no How obtained: cold cash Tested: 8 rides Recoverite is made for post-ride energy replenishment and muscle recuperation. Therefore,…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! 100% carbon high strength-to-weight design excellent ride quality precise handling and tracking effective “Bear Trap” headset adjustment NOT! graphics a bit overcooked blade shape may complicate computer installation www.eastonbike.com Price: $350 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs, websites Color: black Size: 700C wheel, 1- or 1 1/8-inch steerer Weight: 350 grams (RBR…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! fits conventional and oversize handlebars improved design and construction no loss of hand positions padded, washable arm pads lots of length adjustment NOT! armrests rattle doesn’t allow narrow elbow spacing www.profile-design.com Price: $100 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs, websites Colors: black, silver Size: fits 26.0-mm and 31.8-mm handlebars Weight: 692…
