I’m not one that wear socks when running unless it is very cold and my toes are really numb. But I do wear socks when wearing dress shoes and business casual shoes (sometimes). Recently, when cycling in cold weather, I had to resort to wearing toe socks. A few of my female wear testers wear…
Category: Cycling Gear Reviews
Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated 20 oz
Do you need your iced mocha to stay frosty for hours on those long trips or bike rides? Want your homemade chili to still be hot for lunch even though you poured it in seven hours and 4,000 vertical feet ago? With double-wall, vacuum insulation, the Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated 20oz thermos keeps contents hot…
Tifosi Optics Veloce sunglasses for cycling and running
It bears repeating why Tifosi Optics is one of my favorite brands for running and outdoor sunglasses: fit, styling, and price. And appropriately, TIFOSI is the Italian word for super-fan, an avid sports enthusiast. Over the past 4 years, we have reviewed the Tifosi Clarion Mirror collection, Tyrant 2.0, Podium, and now, the Veloce. There…
Zensah Wool Compression Leg Sleeves
Made of itch-free FastWool™, the Zensah Wool Compression Leg Sleeves are designed to give runners the benefits of compression, while keeping legs warm and insulated. They are perfect for outdoor, cold weather, and early morning runs. Unlike wool socks, which are often itchy and uncomfortable, these leg sleeves feature a high quality, itch-free wool (FastWool™)….
ZicTech Ultimate Bike Stand
If you have more than one bike in your family, you’ve probably looked at more space saving ways to store and retrieve your bikes easily. We wrote about the Monkeys Bars Storage System recently but that is a permanent and perfect solution in our opinion. If you want something portable or easily relocate-able or does…
KODAK PIXPRO SP360 action camera
JK Imaging, Ltd., the worldwide licensee for KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras and Devices, recently launched the new KODAK PIXPRO SP360 action camera. This game-changing, innovative and highly portable device is designed to capture stunning 360° HD videos and fully immersive images all in one shot and without the need for multiple cameras and devices. The…
Rapha Winter Gloves for cold weather cycling
Even in northern California, I still hear, “My fingers are frozen!”. With strong winds and low double digit temperatures, I personally experienced frozen fingers the past few weeks. Rapha to the rescue with their Winter Gloves, a slim-fitting, insulating, and water-resistant glove for cold-weather riding. Made from the finest Pittards leather and manmade materials, Rapha…
Rapha Rain Jacket & Souplesse Jacket for cold & wet weather cycling
We have a drought in California and I had to wait about two months before the rain and cold finally arrived – with a vengeance. Armed with the Rapha Rain Jacket and Rapha Souplesse Jacket, my female wear tester and I got to ride in the cold and wet weather of northern California the…
Magellan Cyclo 315 bike computer
Magellan’s Cyclo 315 and 505 are cycling GPS computers designed for the serious cyclist. Both models come with vibrant 3″ color screen that is easy to read in direct sunlight, rugged and water resistant to IPX-7 standards and include cable tie and front mounts. The touchscreen user interface is simple with large buttons for gloved…
Monkey Bars Storage solutions for bikes and yard tools
De-clutter and organize, one of my 2015 new year organization resolution besides all my other exercise resolutions! Without getting overwhelmed, I decided to start on my yard tools and growing bike collection. And Monkey Bars Storage has a perfect solution for both. Monkey Bars Storage is also giving away one Large Yard Tool Rack or…
Mio VELO Cycling heart rate band
Mio Global has just launched the Mio VELO, a cycling heart rate band that is meant to transform your smartphone into a powerful bike computer – think cyclo computer. It is almost identical in form factor to the Mio LINK which we reviewed earlier this year but with one major extra feature: it can transmits…
Wear Tested 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards
Continuing our annual tradition of picking the best minimalist shoes we have wear tested for the full 2014 year, here are the latest Editors’ Choices. Next year, we will include cycling gear and wearables. Here are this year’s awards. [columns] [span6] Road Running Shoe of the Year Topo Athletic Runduro “A little cushioning goes a LONG…
Runners & Cyclists: Be Seen and Stay Safe with LED accessories from 180s, AthLights, and Armpocket
In low-light conditions and night time, runners and cyclists wants to be seen and safe from moving vehicles. What better than Fall and Winter for testing these accessories in the cold, dark, and rainy evenings! For this post, we wear tested accessories from 180s, AthLights, and Armpocket. 180s Strobe, Strobeanie, Torch, CRG 180s. a premier…
GU Energy Brew endurance hydration
GU Energy‘s new reformulated electrolyte and light carbohydrate mix places a greater emphasis on hydration and less on carbohydrates (70 calories per serving). GU Brew uses a 50/50 ratio of fructose (simple) and maltodextrin (complex) carbohydrates because carbohydrates in this combination increase the amount of energy available to muscles. GU Brew is naturally flavored with…
Spurcycle nickel alloy bicycle bell
Spurcycle had a simple objective: design a bell that is exceedingly effective in a busy, urban environment and that looks sexy on any bike. They will have to reinvent the traditional bicycle bell by making it smaller, potent, and streamlined – a powerful sound for any road, mountain, or urban bike. And Spurcycle was born…
Priority Bicycle maintenance free bikes – Part 2
In Part 2 of our two part series on Priority Bicycles, we are sharing with you our first impression ride test. You have already read about Priority Bicycles technology in Part 1. It was a pleasure meeting Dave Weiner and his team and test riding the Diamond and Step Through models (my female wear tester…
Polaroid CUBE: A fun & affordable action camera
A small cube from Polaroid that is HUGE out-of-the-box fun! In little more than 1 cubic inch and standing at just 35mm, the Polaroid CUBE is here to prove that the best things do indeed come in small packages. This tiny action camera supports Micro SD cards up to 32 GB, and is ready to capture…
Priority Bicycle maintenance free bikes – Part 1
In our two part series on Priority Bicycles, we wanted to get the word out early on their pre-order offer with December delivery. Free shipping offer ends November 15. All pre-orders also receive a free Delta Smartphone holder, Remember, $399 includes shipping to the continental U.S., no extra cost for puncture resistant tires, a water…
OFFPISTE Action Packs System – UltraPack 7+3 & LightPack 4
Offpiste Gear, an outdoor startup company, has officially launched their UltraPack 7+3 and LightPack 4 on Kickstarter in a unique carrying system that will undoubtedly transform the sports pack market. Determined to find a lightweight, multi-purpose pack that holds necessary gear while allowing complete freedom of movement on the go, the Offpiste team has meticulously…
Launch of ‘Cycling for Runners’ section
Announcing our new ‘Cycling for Runners‘ section! As runners, most of us never cross train. But over the past 4 years, I’ve been active in both road & trail running but also focusing on competitive track & field. To work different muscles and minimizing any form of injury, I’m strengthening my core with boot camp exercises,…
Life logging with the Narrative Clip wearable camera
I’ve been looking for a simple-to-use and affordable life logging camera to supplement my digital SLR for vacation, race, or any activity I want to quantify. I want to be able to enjoy the moment but not have to worry about the device constantly. Some available options are Narrative Clip (from $229), Autographer ($399), GoPro…
Tifosi Optics 2014 Tyrant 2.0 Sunglasses Review
Tifosi Optics is one of my favorite brands for running sunglasses because of its fit, styling, and price. And appropriately, TIFOSI is the Italian word for super-fan, an avid sports enthusiast. We recently reviewed the Tifosi Clarion Mirror collection and for 2014, we took a look at the new Tyrant 2.0 in three flavors: Fototec,…
Red Fox Wireless EDGE Bluetooth Headphones Review
The EDGE is Red Fox Wireless flagship Bluetooth headphones system that is the perfect listening device for going mobile. These wireless headphones are designed to stay in place during all activities. Bluetooth headphones give you the freedom to go wireless while still maintaining an ultra-high quality of listening clarity and power. They run on a…
Interchangeable Sunglasses – Ryders, Smith Optics, Optic Nerve
We recently reviewed a few Photochromic and Polarized sunglasses just in time for the Summer but some of our readers prefer Interchangeable lenses. So we are now doing a follow-up review of three Interchangeable sunglasses: Ryders Nitrous Interchangeable, Smith Optics PivLock V90 Max, and Optic Nerve Neurotoxin IC. Interchangeable sunglasses offer a high-performance frame and…