Pearl Izumi PRO Bib Shorts Kate Agathon Long time rider, first time cycling bib-wearer here. The Pearl Izumi PRO Bib Shorts (MSRP $210) are so well constructed, it feels like you’re wearing nothing. Pearl Izumi PRO Bib Shorts review They have a glove-like fit, and both the chamois and the straps stay in place, even in the most grueling of
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ABUS 440A -The lock with a golden voice James Terry ABUS 440A review We have been locking bicycles up to various objects for over 100 years now. Still being implemented today, the earliest methods were a simple padlock and steel chain. And while ABUS didn’t invent the bike lock per se, they did help its progression and development. Today we
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adidas Five Ten effort to end plastic waste with new mountain bike shoes and apparel Five Ten’s all new Spring 2021 apparel and footwear collection brings Parley recycled ocean plastic, Primegreen recycled polyester and sustainably sourced cotton to mountain biking. Plastic waste and pollution are a big problem. adidas has been working hard to develop and introduce innovations to help
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Showers Pass Cloudburst Jacket – Super Well Designed Running Jacket Drew Thayer The Showers Pass Cloudburst Jacket $189 is a stretchy and breathable softshell raincoat for running in cold, windy, and wet conditions. When I pulled this jacket on for the first time I thought I’d read the tag wrong: this must be a softshell, not a raincoat. It
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POC Ventral Lite, POC’s Lightest Ever Cycling Helmet The POC Ventral Lite is the latest helmet to join POC’s cycling family, and the lightest it has ever made. Focused on riders who prioritize weight and ventilation above all else, the newly awarded Ventral Lite has been highly engineered to achieve the optimal balance of weight, safety, and performance. As part
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POC Ventral Air Spin Helmet Kate Agathon POC has long been a favorite helmet among my mountain bike friends and the Swedish brand is a familiar sight on local trails. However, what I have not seen much of around here are POC helmets worn by cyclists for road biking (as of writing this, I have yet to discover a compelling
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