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Shimano’s Evolve apparel lineup is marketed as a fall / winter gravel lineup that is designed to emphasize all-day comfort on or off-road. The collection combines modern materials to provide warmth without bulk to handle chilly mornings or cooler afternoons. In this review, we have nearly the full men’s kit here which includes the Evolve Bib Tights, Evolve Merino All-season jersey, and the Evolve Prima Wool Jacket and Prima Vest. The Evolve Bib Tights retail for $200 and are rated for 40-50 Fahrenheit range with Shimano’s Sterrato 2.0 endurance chamois. On top you have the $140 Merino All-Season long sleeve…
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As a cyclist it can be difficult to pick the right jacket for a ride, if you overdress you’ll be sweating on a ride and if you underdress you’ll be shivering on the descents. Velocio’s solution to this common issue is their new One Jacket that is designed to do it all with a waterproof, windproof and breathable construction. The technology doesn’t come cheap though, as the One Jacket retails for $349 and is offered in men’s and women’s specific versions. Per Velocio’s specs, the jacket is designed to be used in temperatures ranging from 32-50 Fahrenheit. One of the…
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GOREWEAR’s Spinshift lineup of clothing offers premium quality and fit and relatively affordable price points. One of the latest additions to the lineup are the “Thermo” apparel which provide additional warmth for riding in cooler conditions without any bulk. For this review we have two of the items, the Thermo Bib Tights+ and the Thermo Jacket. There is also a Spinshift Thermo Long Sleeve jacket with some fun designs which could complete the kit. The Thermo Spinshift Bib Tights+ retail for $180 and features thermo-fleece and an Advanced Brand Core shammy. For additional utility, the bib tights have mesh side…
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GOREWEAR’s new Spinshift cycling collection is one of their latest apparel collections that’s designed with premium materials and fit. It’s been designed to compete with high-end brands and offers weather protection and the latest fabric technology. In this review, we’re going to be looking at the full kit which includes the GORE-TEX Jacket, Cargo Bib Shorts and the Long Sleeve Jersey. The Spinshift GORE-TEX jacket retails for $270 and combines a fully waterproof construction with lightweight GORE-TEX ePE membrane. GOREWEAR has designed the jacket with reflective details and taped seams to provide protection without any bulk. Under the jacket you…
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Velocio has become a well known cycling apparel brand thanks to their form fitting designs and premium materials. Concept is Velocio’s top-of-the-line product lineup and combines race-ready designs with zero compromises. In this review we’ll be looking at the Concept Bib Short and Concept Merino Jersey which is one of Velocio’s ultimate combinations. Performance doesn’t come cheap though, as the Concept Bib Short retails for $309 with a race fit and laser cut ventilation. The bib shorts also feature an invisible chamois design that gives the bib shorts a clean and aerodynamic appearance. The Velocio Concept Merino Jersey retails for…
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GOREWEAR’s new Spinshift cycling collection is one of their latest apparel collections that’s designed with premium materials and fit. It’s been designed to compete with high-end brands and offers weather protection and the latest fabric technology. In this review, we’re going to be looking at the full kit which includes the GORE-TEX Jacket, Cargo Bib Shorts and the Long Sleeve Jersey. The Spinshift GORE-TEX jacket retails for $270 and combines a fully waterproof construction with lightweight GORE-TEX ePE membrane. GOREWEAR has designed the jacket with reflective details and taped seams to provide protection without any bulk. Under the jacket you…
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Wild Rye makes beautiful outdoor apparel for women in fun colors and prints. This review features their latest Alden Anorak Windbreaker. The Alden Anorak comes in Slate Green and Black colorways in sizes XS to XL and retails at $159. It’s made of lightweight polyester and spandex blend and packs small. With a C0 DWR coating, the Alden Anorak Windbreaker is also water resistant.
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Cool weather cycling gloves usually sacrifice dexterity for warmth as insulating materials can be bulky or heavy. PEARL iZUMi’s AmFIB Lite gloves are a midweight glove that claims to have no trade off as it utilizes high-tech materials that don’t affect handlebar feel. With a retail price of $55 the AmFIB Lite gloves take many of the high-tech materials and construction details of the warmer AmFIB gloves but are designed for 40-60 degree Fahrenheit temperature range. One of the key features of the gloves is the use of PrimaLoft Gold insulation which provides warmth without bulk. PEARL iZUMi has also…
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PEARL iZUMI’s Attack collection of cycling apparel offers premium details and performance fit at budget friendly price points. In this review we’ll be looking at the latest Attack Bib Shorts and Attack Long Sleeve Jersey. The Attack Bib Shorts retail for $120 and feature an upgraded polyester knit and raw edge leg hem. Additionally, the bib shorts now feature the ELITE Levitate Chamois for additional comfort on short or long rides. To complete the kit we also have the $90 Attack Long Sleeve Jersey in the matching Twilight color scheme. Constructed of 100% recycled polyester, the jersey has a modern…