By Ed Pavelka HOT! simple and secure lens swaps large, rimless lens 3 lens tints provided no visual distortion lens stays relatively streak-free NOT! Max lens may touch face lens may scratch easily no fit adjustment www.smithoptics.com Price: $139 Source: website, bike shops Made in: China Weight: 25 grams Features: 3 interchangeable lenses; 1 spare nose…
By Ed Pavleka HOT! something different tasty, not too sweet easy to chew and swallow organic ingredients NOT! Waffle can crumble wrapper is hard to open (improved version promised in late 2010) relatively low in calories, high in saturated fat www.honeystinger.com Price: $1.39 Made in: Canada Flavor: honey Net weight: 1 oz. (30g) Calories: 160…
By Fred Zahradnik HOT! compact & lightweight sharp appearance feature-packed, highly customizable sturdy mount for stem or handlebar compatible with third-party power meters long battery life between charges NOT! smallish display size (compared to the Edge 705/605) difficult to see text if more than 5 data fields displayed no maps or map/navigation capability www.garmin.com Price: …
Cool Tool for Tire Removal By Jim Langley In my Tech Talk column, on my website and at cycling camps, I teach flat-tire repair and always include tips for removing the tire without tools — no tire levers. This is the way pro mechanics do it because it’s simpler and faster. Plus, it will impress…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! different sizes totally waterproof zip-lock closure durable material and construction perfect for carrying nearly all ride essentials worry-free case for your mobile phone; will never get wet NOT! zip-lock fits tightly; can be tough to open and close can accidentally be popped from pocket www.jerseybin.com Sizes: Trim Bin,…
