by Brett | Apr 5, 2013 | bib shorts, bib shorts, Clothing, Shorts
I always thought women had smaller bladders than men. Not so, says Dr. Oz. The walls of a woman’s bladder are only slightly thinner. However the placement of the bladder in a woman’s body cavity is significantly different from men– especially...
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 | 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...
by Brett | Sep 20, 2011 | Clothing, Jerseys, Reviews
The colors on Nalini’s Lady Team Short Sleeve jersey are terrific–bright purple and white, with a dash of hot pink! The shoulders feature a mesh fabric with a reflective silver backing for increased visibility from the front and back. This Jersey has a...
