By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! sleek, racy design lightweight flat, relatively wide sitting area lab tests indicate less blood flow restriction some roadies love it NOT! only one comfortable place to sit you may tend to slide forward requires careful setup some roadies definitely don’t love it www.performancebike.com Price: $70-$100 with titanium rails…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! form fit chamois dries quickly comfortable bib straps traditional black NOT! useless padding protrudes at rear of chamois ergonomic bumps in chamois may irritate some riders www.pearlizumi.com Price: $140 Source: bike shops, website, mailorder catalogs Color: black Sizes: S-XXL Features: 8-panel construction, leg grippers, mesh bib upper How obtained: cold…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! lightweight but heavy duty generous sleeve length armpit and back vents visible color and reflective stripes doesn’t rustle in the wind NOT! can get sweaty inside balky front zipper makes one-hand venting difficult no drop-down tail www.showerspass.com Price: $179 Source: website, bike shops, mailorder catalogs Color: goldenrod Sizes: S-XXL, inc….
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! warm to 15F degrees (or lower) heat-pack pocket for additional warmth not too bulky for normal shifting and braking water-resistant shell; waterproof liner absorbent pad for wiping nose NOT! slippery on handlebar insufficient palm padding inner liner sticks to damp skin www.specialized.com Price: $55 Source: Specialized dealers, website Sizes: S-XXL…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! nearly optimum ratio of carbohydrate and protein for muscle recovery nutty taste stays crisp in milk NOT! slightly unusual flavor undertone www.naturespath.com Source: website, supermarkets, groceries, health stores Price: $4.29 Size: 11 oz. (312g) Serving size: 3/4 cup (55g) er serving: 190 calories; 35g carbohydrate; 10g protein; 6g fat (1g…
