By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! warm to 15F degrees (or lower) heat-pack pocket for additional warmth not too bulky for normal shifting and braking water-resistant shell; waterproof liner absorbent pad for wiping nose NOT! slippery on handlebar insufficient palm padding inner liner sticks to damp skin www.specialized.com Price: $55 … [Read more...] about Specialized BG Radiant Gloves
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Showers Pass Elite Winter Jacket
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! lightweight but heavy duty generous sleeve length armpit and back vents visible color and reflective stripes doesn't rustle in the wind NOT! can get sweaty inside balky front zipper makes one-hand venting difficult no drop-down tail www.showerspass.com Price: $179 Source: website, bike shops, … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Elite Winter Jacket
Pearl Izumi Microsensor 3D Bib Shorts
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! form fit chamois dries quickly comfortable bib straps traditional black NOT! useless padding protrudes at rear of chamois ergonomic bumps in chamois may irritate some riders www.pearlizumi.com Price: $140 Source: bike shops, website, mailorder catalogs Color: black Sizes: S-XXL … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Microsensor 3D Bib Shorts
E3 Form Saddle Review
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! sleek, racy design lightweight flat, relatively wide sitting area lab tests indicate less blood flow restriction some roadies love it NOT! only one comfortable place to sit you may tend to slide forward requires careful setup some roadies definitely don't love … [Read more...] about E3 Form Saddle Review
Lance Armstrong’s War
by Daniel Coyle Reviewed: By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! the most objective Lance book inside glimpses of pro racing profiles of teammates and coaches great writing NOT! OK, so what's Lance really like? R-rated language may offend some … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong’s War