by Brett | Feb 23, 2012 | Pumps, Reviews
Besides being PINK, what distinguishes the WFP-200 as a Women’s Pump? To start with, the gauge is not mounted on the floor, it’s up there at the top of the pump so you can see it without glasses. It has a red triangle at the 100 psi mark so there’s...
by Brett | Jan 15, 2012 | Mirrors, Reviews
Drivers rely heavily on their automobile mirrors, in fact, it’s the law. Why would it be any different navigating through traffic on a road bike? I don’t want to sound too preachy here, but using a mirror is only second in importance to wearing a helmet. With...
by Brett | Jan 14, 2012 | Reviews, Wheels
After riding 7 miles on Rolf Aspin SL wheels, my first thoughts were, ‘Wow, I get it!’ Until that moment, I never knew what cyclists actually meant when they said, “lighter wheels are faster.” Intellectually, I sort of understood how rotating mass is more...
by Brett | Dec 16, 2011 | Bike Speakers, Reviews
Do you think music will keep you paced and focused on those all-too-familiar (dare I say, “boring”) training rides? Well I do. Wearing earphones is dangerous when operating any kind of vehicle. I don’t endorse riding with one plug in your right ear hoping you can...
by Brett | Sep 24, 2011 | Fleece Lined Jacket, Reviews
I’m still not sure whether this offering from Nalini is intended to be a long sleeve jersey, or a jacket. But, I wore it on the coldest morning, of the longest, hardest day on Cycle Oregon in 2011, and the first thing my best friend said to me was, “Wow,...
by Brett | Sep 21, 2011 | Reviews, Shorts
Tortora Cycling Shorts are another seasonal 2011 offering from Nalini. These shorts are made with fabric that quickly absorbs perspiration, carrying it to the fabric’s outer surface and dispersing it for rapid evaporation. In short, it wicks well. The fabric...
