By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! non-bulky padding no irritating seams good fit soft microfleece nose wiper durable NOT! helps reduce but doesn’t eliminate hand numbness sizing runs somewhat small www.specialized.com Price: $32 Source: bike shops, website Sizes: SM-XXL in men’s; SM-XL in women’s Colors: black, blue, red Features: brushed neoprene wrist closure, synthetic leather palm,…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! light and sexy reasonable comfort for a lightweight saddle flat top distributes weight evenly NOT! short rails mean limited fore/aft adjustment less comfortable on longer rides nose of saddle can press on soft tissue www.sellesanmarco.com Price: $100 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs Weight: 185 grams Color: black with silver stripe Features: …
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! light but rigid excellent shifting easy installation triple-like low gears NOT! requires frequent double shifts may not satisfy carbonphiles www.ritcheylogic.com Price: $200 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs Chainring sizes: 50, 34; 110-mm bolt circle Crankarm lengths: 170, 172.5, 175 mm Weight: 570 grams (without bottom bracket) Bottom bracket type: Shimano Octalink…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! a travel bike that looks like a regular bike ingenious coupling system light, lively handling raceworthy NOT! packing takes practice soft-sided travel case fragile down-tube coupler uncomfortable saddle www.ritcheylogic.com/bab_home.htm Price: $2,499 Source: Ritchey website, bike shops Sizes: 50-60 cm in 2-cm increments Components: mix of Shimano Ultegra and Ritchey How…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! certified organic moist; easy to chew and swallow no crumbs to inhale mild flavors digestible NOT! oily can be difficult to eat while riding may be too sweet for some taste buds pricey www.hammernutrition.com Price: $2.49 Source: website, retail stores Size: 1.76 oz. (50g) Flavors: almond raisin, chocolate chip Nutrition: 220…
