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As the weather gets colder and wet it can be hard to keep up the motivation to keep riding and training. The Le Col Pro Jacket is a new cycling jacket that is advertised as Le Col’s fastest winter jacket. Constructed using Polartec Power Shield fabric, the Pro Jacket is wind and waterproof without the bulk of traditional cycling jackets. All that tech doesn’t come cheap though as the Le Col Pro Jacket retails for a hefty $345. Le Col has added quite a few premium features into the jacket such as reflective detailing, a four pocket setup and an…
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Ornot is a San Francisco based cycling apparel brand that was designed to handle the varying microclimates the area is known for. In this review, we’ll be specifically looking at two items in their lineup: the Micro Grid Long Sleeve jersey and the Cargo Bib Shorts. Both items utilize sustainable materials, high tech fabrics and have premium brand-free designs. The Micro Grid Long Sleeve jersey retails for $162 and is rated for 56-70 degree Fahrenheit temperature range. One of the key features of the jersey is the Polartec Power Grid material which offers breathability and moisture wicking. The Cargo Bib…
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Cycling in warmer climates not only requires careful water and nutrition intake but also a lightweight cycling kit to allow you to maximize your performance. Q36.5’s Clima collection is their ultimate warm weather kit with ground-breaking thermoregulation and proprietary technology. In this review, we have a full Clima kit which includes the Salopette Dottore bib shorts and the Clima Short Sleeve jersey. Both items are made in Italy with aerodynamic fits that are designed to optimize performance and aerodynamics. The Salopette Dottore bib shorts retail for a premium $383 and include real silver thread for its antibacterial and conductivity properties.…
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When it comes to cycling clothing there is often a big gap between low-cost recreational apparel and form-fitting premium apparel. Decathlon’s Van Rysel lineup of Racer cycling apparel is trying to close that gap by offering breathable and close-fitting pieces at affordable price points. We have two items in their Racer collection here, the Endurance Racer Road Cycling Jersey and the Racer Road Racing Bib Shorts. The Racer Road Jersey retails for $89.99 and has a pro fit with four rear pockets. The jersey is highly breathable with ventilated mesh sides and a low collar for warm weather riding. To…
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PEARL iZUMi’s BikeStyle collection offers casual apparel that can be worn in the office and comfortably on the bike. The apparel combines technical fabric with bike friendly features to keep you visible and comfortable while riding. We’ll specifically be looking at two items, the Canyon Tech Snap Short Sleeve and the Rove Pants which pair well together for commuting or casual wear. The Canyon Tech Snap Short Sleeve retails for an affordable $85 price and has a relaxed fit with full-length button snap closure. High performance recycled transfer fabric along with PEARL iZUMi’s GoFresh anti-odor treatment to allow the shirt…
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While Velocio is well known for their premium cycling clothes which have modern designs and form fitting constructions they also have a full lifestyle clothing collection. That means you can enjoy the same high tech fabrics and form-fitting designs of Velocio clothing on and off the bike. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at two items in the lifestyle collection: the Recon Hoodie and Stealth Pants. The Recon Hoodie retails for $249 and is a Merino wool blend that elevates the ubiquitous hoodie. Velocio has incorporated bike-specific features such as reflective detailing and three zippered pockets. We’ve paired the…
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The Wild Rye Baddie Bib is the brand’s first bib shorts and combines their expertise in technical fabrics and female-specific designs. They’ve taken the same high-end fabric used on their Alice and Alyssa chamois shorts but incorporated the extra security and comfort of mesh shoulder straps. The Baddie Bib shorts retail for $149 and are currently offered in female-specific size range of 0-18 in either a black or mahogany color. As with other Wild Rye products, the paneled design provides a flattering fit along the contours of a woman’s body and provides comfort on the bike while the strategic use…
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Even a low speed crash can burn through standard cycling kits and cause painful road rash. The new Q36.5 Grid Skin series is one of the first road cycling specific cycling apparel product lines that integrates strategically placed protection into a lightweight and aerodynamic cycling kit. Q36.5 has incorporated GRDXKN technology which is a 3D printed structures into their jersey and bib shorts which help reduce aerodynamic drag and provide protection against a crash. In this review we’ll be looking at two items in the Grid Skin collection: the $265 Grid Skin Jersey and the $304 Grid Skin Bib Shorts.…
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PEARL iZUMi’s PRO level of apparel are the brands top-tier lineup and feature high-performance fabrics and form-fitting cuts. In this review we’ll be looking at the warm-weather men’s PRO kit with their new Navy/Wild Orchid Jasper color scheme. We specifically have three items for this review: PRO Mesh Jersey, PRO Bib Short and the PRO Barrier jacket. The PRO Mesh` Jersey retails for $150 and is one of their most technical jerseys with a variety of technology such as PRO Transfer Mesh Fabric and recycled polyester construction. With matching color schemes, the $225 PRO Bib Shorts feature the latest Levitate…