by Brett | Aug 10, 2010 | News, Reviews, Seat Posts/Stems
With use, the various parts of your bicycle will begin to wear out. As this occurs, you have two options: The first is to replace the part with one of a similar quality, the second is to upgrade. Hence, the Road Snob: You will see the Road Snob icon on reviews of...
by Brett | Aug 9, 2010 | Reviews, Shoes
Do you have a bunion or two? How about a Morton’s Neuroma? Do your feet tend to swell when they get warm? Does cycling give you numbness or pain in the bottom of your foot (also known as Hot Foot)? Have you noticed that your arches aren’t what they used to be? If,...
by Brett | Aug 3, 2010 | Handlebars, Reviews
Why would I spend time discussing handlebars when your bike already comes with a pair? A set of alloy handlebars weighs about 50 grams less than a large potato. We’re talking about something so light it almost seems silly to discuss, right? Wrong. Handlebars in widths...
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...
