Cycling clothing reviews
PEARL iZUMi’s new Wanderer Collection is inspired by the Grateful Dead’s July 8, 1978 performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. This is Pi’s third release paying tribute to the iconic band. Designer...
Really!?! Riding In Winter Is An Option? Why, yes it is!! For those who ride in the Winter, you know it takes an extra effort to get out the door. Cooler temperatures also means...
Initial Take On The Baleaf 5″ 4D Chamois Padded Mesh Panels Cycling Bib Shorts With these Baleaf Bib Shorts, let’s just agree that a simpler title might be more advantageous when trying to make...
Designed specially for indoor training, this collection will help you stay comfortable while you’re working your hardest. From gentle warm-ups to sweat-drenched sufferfests, returning from injury or recovering midweek, the indoor trainer is an...
Commuter Pants First Thoughts I am tasked with reviewing 10 beautifully crafted pairs of commuter cycling pants. In my line of work, if I get to bike commute twice or thrice per week, I’d...
“PEARL iZUMi has a long history of making technical gear that helps riders perform on the bike, and our logo is a badge that represents a passion for riding,” said Andrew Hammond, Brand Manager...
The Lizard Skins Monitor SL Gel Gloves Did you know Lizard Skins made gloves? Neither did I. Lizard Skins has always been a go-to when it comes to bar tape (read our review on...
The Reggie Lightning Vest. This vest is loud, bright, and proud. I’ll review it for its fit, comfort, and material quality. In all reality, the Reggie Lightning Vest is all about its design and...
Why Do I Want To Yell “REGGIE” From The Top Of My Lungs Every Time I Put On My Reggie Bike Kit? I am reviewing the Reggie Bike Kit, but I always want to...
First Thoughts On The Velotoze Shoe Covers and Gloves Wind, rain, and cold are the three most dreaded words to a cyclist. Maybe, add “up-hill” to that list, but from a weather related standpoint,...
First illuminating Thoughts On The PROVIZ Line Of Highly Visible Cycling Gear I received the Proviz gear mid summer, and I was super excited about it. I want to be seen and stay safe...
Classics Get an Update that adds Merino Wool for Comfort While they may feel comfy like regular gloves and socks, the Showers Pass Crosspoint Mountain Socks and Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Wool Gloves are fully...
Design. Ride. Design again. For a company like Velocio who is always trying to perfect their clothing, they make sure that it is built around fit first. Where every fabric, panel, seam, enclosure, and...
First Impressions of the Danny Shane Cycling Kit This is where I usually talk about how excited I am to take a piece of gear and push it to its limits. Forget that: The...
Riding in comfort is one of the keys to a great day on the trail. Pearl Izumi continues to expand their women’s specific mountain biking apparel line up. This season they offer 5 mountain-specific...
Initial Thoughts On The Showers Pass MTB Kit First of all, let me start out by saying that I have shifted away from pure mountain biking to more adventure riding. Aging, family commitments, and...
Cycling and mountain biking is no longer just a sport or an activity, but it’s a culture and a way of life for many. The designers over at Pearl Izumi know that Lycra and...
Look out bike specific brands, some of the larger outdoor brands such as Patagonia are entering the mountain bike space and they have a long history of making badass clothing. While Patagonia isn’t a...
