By Jim Langley HOT! stellar Dura-Ace quality throughout first-rate power transfer climbing and sprinting excellent cornering accepts tubeless or standard clincher tires easy tire installation and removal unaffected by crosswinds Scandium rims significantly improve braking power NOT! 10-speed only www.shimano.com Price: $980 per pair Source: bike shops, websites, catalogs Weight: 650/870 grams claimed;…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! strong, reliable, stiff, responsive easily rebuildable exceptional quality for the price U.S.-based ownership and customer service QR skewers and spare spokes included usable for training and budget-minded racing NOT! not superlight rim strips not included www.neuvationcycling.com Price: $499 (add $60 for ceramic bearings) Source: website, bike shops Size: 700C clincher Weight:…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! always on when bike is rolling no batteries or bulbs to replace flashing improves rider visibility in low light easy to install NOT! ineffective in daylight constant buzzing weighty www.reelight.com Price: $45 (33 euros) Source: website, bike shops Weight: 220 grams per set (7.9 oz) Designed in: Denmark (made in…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! ample variety in workouts generous rest between efforts on-screen timer plus cadence and intensity reminders CTS promotional material is easy to skip over NOT! minimal visual stimulation so-so music missed educational opportunities www.trainright.com Price: $30 each Source: website, bike shops, catalogs Length: 1 hour each RBR advertiser: yes How obtained: samples from…
By Jim Langley HOT! so cool and light it’s almost like riding bareheaded phenomenal fit super-stylish race design NOT! a helmet this high tech doesn’t come cheap straps slightly stiff and scratchy www.giro.com Price: $225 Source: bike shops, catalogs Weight: 260 grams Colors: black/carbon, crystal blue/white, yellow/white, white/silver, blue/black, red/black How obtained: sample…
