by Brett | Jul 4, 2012 | Clothing, Knee, Leg and Arm Warmers, Reviews
Someone at Specialized has a sense of humor. I mean putting on a pair of leg warmers is a little like wearing a pair of thigh highs… isn’t it? So to give us gals a giggle, they’ve added black lace and a Specialized red bow to the ankles and wrists of...
by Brett | Jul 4, 2012 | Clothing, Reviews, Shorts
The Specialized RBX Cycling Shorts were designed for long distance performance which is why Specialized recommended them for my first century(s) — the 2011 Seattle to Portland ride (100 miles/day for two days). The RBX chamois is larger than those in most other...
by Brett | Jul 3, 2012 | Gloves, Reviews
Whenever you see the Body Geometry Logo on a Specialized product, you can be sure that a good deal of research has been employed in its design. This is once again true for the BG Gel Cycling gloves. The high-quality, gel padding extends over three areas of the palm;...
by Brett | Aug 8, 2011 | Reviews, Wind/Rain Jackets
Visiblity is everything, like in the early morning, when drivers are not fully awake or especially during rainy conditions. I needed a lightweight jacket for the unpredictable weather from Seattle to Portland, and the Specialized Deflect Hybrid Jacket was the answer....
by Brett | Aug 25, 2010 | Pedals, Reviews
Even though I’d been using Look pedals for years, I didn’t like the fact that my chances of clipping in were only 50%with a single sided pedal. This was especially a problem if I was trying to clip in on a hill. To top it off, I’d developed a...