By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! No helmet pad resizing necessary No itching Wicks sweat from skin Warm band for ears NOT! Might be tight on larger heads www.dowrap.com Price: $20 (Winter Beanie)$23 (Winter Stubby) Source: website, bike shops Sizes: one size fits all Color: black Fabrics: CoolMax, Transpor, DriSmart How obtained: samples from company RBR…
By Paul Smith HOT! High quality technical fabric Comfortable Warm, with fleece lining Three generous rear pockets Superb wicking ability Performance across a range of temperatures and conditions NOT! At $200, the price may be higher than some people are comfortable paying for a jacket www.hincapie.com Price: $199.99 MSRP Colors: Ember (red); Graphite (dark gray)…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! High quality technical fabric Form-fitting and comfortable Warm and surprisingly wind-resistant Tights have large, comfortable chamois Reflective material in strategic spots Great option vs. several layers NOT! Steep price for super-premium quality No zippered legs make tights hard to put on Lack of colors may be off-putting www.skins.net…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! comfortable pad and fit won’t slide down like warmers can thicker material on front of legs durable quick-drying NOT! pricey some riders may prefer longer legs www.specialized.com Price: $180 Source: website, Specialized dealers Sizes: S-XL Color: black with red-and-gray trim Features: Therminal fabric on front panels; Fieldsensor fabric on back;…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! custom made durable construction coverage from chin to mid-butt 9 reasons wool is hot NOT! relatively heavy shouldn’t be machine dried www.joneswares.com Price: $76 Source: website Fabric: 100% Merino wool (270 g/m) Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Colors: black How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: yes Tested: 15…
