Apparel reviews, Reviews When Shimano announced the XM9 and XM7 earlier this year, I couldn’t have been more excited. These shoes looked to be perfect for cool fall, winter, and spring riding. Now with a...
Apparel reviews, Reviews Bern helmets have become very popular for riders looking for protection without the racy look of the average bike helmet. So it comes as a surprise that the Allston is its first...
Apparel reviews, Reviews You don’t have to dress like a fluorescent ninja to ride a bike comfortably. Then again, not all trousers are created equal. Many brands are now offering pants that are tailored (sorry,...
Keiu (Say Kay-u) means “welcome rain” in Japanese. I welcomed rain while wearing the Kieu jacket from Swrve. First to see if it was actually waterproof, and secondly because it is actually waterproof. But...
Sugoi means “terrific” in Japanese. I would agree that their Zap Collection line is pretty terrific. The entire clothing line has reflective fibers sewn into it and the results are illuminating (pun intended). The...
There are rain jackets and there are wind jackets and the Showers Pass Ultralight falls in the latter of the two categories without question. Its intent is to offer maximum protection for unexpected climate...
Living in the northeast as a cyclist means a solid part of your year is spent riding in cold and wet conditions. Over the years the offerings of cycling apparel geared towards tackling cold...
We still have 1-2 more months of winter in the northern states. My dad resides in Yuma, Arizona, and would call 40°’s winter, but whatever your cold tolerance is, baselayers can be a key...
Bontrager B2 long sleeve base layer – $85 When riding in cold and/or potentially-wet winter conditions, layering and dressing appropriately is of utmost importance. That being said, I usually opt to get my upper...
Not all vests are created with riding in mind. From a company like Club Ride who blends lifestyle and riding, sometimes leaning a little too heavy to the lifestyle end of the spectrum, I...