by Brett | Sep 19, 2011 | Fleece Lined Jacket, Reviews, Tights
There are many schools of thought on dressing for the rain and cold, depending on how frequently you must ride under these conditions. As a Southern California resident, my goal is to stay warm and comfortable without overheating. Just finding a pair of fleece lined...
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 2, 2010 | Clothing, Reviews, Shorts
These matching black shorts complete the P.R.O. Octane outfit and feature a low riding 1 ½“ waistband, contrasting side panels of white fabric, and red elastic with silicone grippers in the legs. This garment is accented with red topstitching to match the detail of...
by Brett | Aug 2, 2010 | Clothing, Knee, Leg and Arm Warmers, Reviews
Elite Therma Fleece Knee Warmers(9252) and Leg Warmers(9253) I don’t know how this is actually possible, but I have a pair of each of these items and though I love the quality of their construction—the weight and length and reflective components, the elastic opening...
by Brett | Aug 2, 2010 | Clothing, Fleece Lined Jacket, Long Sleeve Jerseys, Reviews
Full Zip Jersey (4985 Elite series) I use this jersey as a jacket and wonder if (Pale Aqua/Jade, Chili Pepper, Pacific Blue/Sea Blue or White) would have been a better choice (than black), for increased visibility. Pearl Izumi put a lot of thought into this design...
by Brett | Aug 2, 2010 | Clothing, Jerseys, Reviews
P.R.O. Octane- One online reviewer dubbed this outfit Shamu (as in whale) a name that has, unfortunately, stuck around our house. Though I have to admit its overall look does resemble that of a killer whale, no other cycling outfit feels as nice or –would you...
