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“Dress for success” is a phrase that not only applies to being successful professionally or socially, but also improving your performance when cycling. No matter how fast or slow you are, your cycling clothing needs to match the weather conditions and the length of the ride. Overdressing can cause you to overheat during a ride, while underdressing can leave you shivering in the cold. Choosing the ideal cycling gear is easier said than done, as weather conditions and the intensity of a ride can significantly vary during the length of a ride. In this review we’ll be looking at the…
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Padded bib shorts are an essential part of any cyclists wardrobe. Although bib shorts may look like a cycling version of a leotard, they are far superior to standard bib shorts and improve comfort and performance. Padded Bib shorts perfect an excellent blend of comfort with built-in chamois and fit with the use of straps to avoid waistbands from sliding. Whether you are a new cyclist or long-time cyclist, you’ll likely realize one barrier to quality bib shorts is the high retail price. As with many cycling products, there is a large void between cheap entry-level bib shorts and $100+…
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If you do an image search for cycling, you’ll likely see super fit and attractive people riding with shorts and short sleeve jerseys with beautiful sunny backgrounds. Unfortunately, as a cyclist you’ll often have to contend with less than ideal weather days even if you consider yourself a ‘fair weather’ cyclist. For those less picturesque days, you’ll need versatile and comfortable clothes to stay warm. A well designed long sleeve jersey is something that can keep you warm on colder days and with breathability also prevents you from overheating. The PEARL iZUMi PRO Merino Thermal Cycling Jersey is designed to…
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Often times, the hardest part of riding is just getting out of your front door. This is especially true on days when cold and dreary weather makes you wonder why a sane person would leave the warmth and comfort of your home. PEARL iZUMi developed the PRO AmFIB Cycling Jacket for these types of shoulder season days. The “AmFIB” refers to the 4-way stretch fabric which is both windproof and water-resistant while being a claimed 50% more breathable than typical membranes. In this review, we’ll look at the Men’s Medium size shell in Atomic Red. PEARL iZUMi also offers a…