By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! durable steel beautiful lug work and paint clearance for wide tires and fenders neutral, precise handling lightweight (for steel) NOT! heavier than carbon 1-inch steerer low seat tube bottle mount Roadeo? www.rivbike.com Price: $2,000 frame & fork Source: website Made in: Wisconsin by Waterford Precision Bicycles Made of: steel (tubing…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! lightweight conservative styling bug screen in front vents wide range of size adjustment NOT! poor internal airflow not really “the world’s lightest helmet” www.limar.com Price: $200 Source: bikeshops, websites Made in: China Sizes: M, L Weight: 245 grams, 8.75 oz. (size L tested) Features: meets U.S. CPSC and Australian AZ./NZS…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! sleek design forgood dexterity warm to 18F (-8C) effective gripper dots tall cuffs keep cold air out NOT! poor water resistance www.craft-usa.com Price: $50 (small); $75 Source: website, bike shops Made in: China Material: 2.2-oz. Taslan nylon Sizes: S-XL Color: black with red piping and reflective silver dots Features: micro fleece nose wiper; neoprene wrist with…
By Jim Langley HOT! 3 bags in 1 high-visibility orange reversible to inconspicuous black 3 pockets as well as main compartment lightweight but durable stuffs in a jersey pocket newest model has reflective strip down the back NOT! somewhat limited capacity www.galfromdownunder.com Price: $50 (small); $60 (large) Source: company website Made in: U.S.Material: 2.2-oz. Taslan nylon…
By Pete Penseyres HOT! stops the stripes can cover ears NOT! no discernable cooling effect sunscreen still recommended www.desotosport.com Price: $20 Source: website Sizes: one fits all Material: proprietary moisture-radiating Skin Cooler fabric Colors: white How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: 10 hours Being the brother who seems to be losing the…
