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Crosspoint Gear has launched knit touch capacitive gloves, combining snug fit and high dexterity with waterproofing. The pros include a good fit, effective touch capacitance, durability, and a reasonable price of $47. However, they may not provide as much warmth as other options, and taking them on and off can be time-consuming.
The Showers Pass Skyline rain trousers offer a balance between commuter and road racer needs, providing protection from rain and wind. The slim, durable design and high-quality materials ensure comfort and long-lasting use. However, sizing may pose challenges for taller individuals. The trousers feature functional elements like reflective tape and a key pocket, enhancing safety and convenience.
Snappy colours, well known brand and an eco story. What could go wrong? Showerspass are a local company to me, I know they sell a ton of product and their range has grown year after year. Focused in the waterproof world they have always had high performing and durable garments which tend to be less... Continue Reading →
When you get something that you didn't know existed and it changes a whole series of things.Is there a word for that? #scoreaunicornproduct The Crosspoint Beanie is one of those game changers.$40 buys you a waterproof beanie which is warm and you can wear in the rain to shield your noggin. It looks identical to... Continue Reading →
As we get back into rainy and winter months we get harshly reminded of our footwear choices. It's worth a recap for the mind or for those new to commuting / riding in inclement weather.
The Apex Tech Tee is designed to be worn as a single layer, perfect for summer. I have always been a fan of wool as three season base layers so you could use this either way. The moisture wicking, anti smell and eco properties make wool great for garments. Using this as a base layer... Continue Reading →
In the cold months you cannot avoid a good cap as they make riding so much more pleasurable. They can keep you head dry, keep the heat in and a well designed one can keep your ears warm. I'm generally a fan of cotton caps under helmets to a point, in the colder and rainy... Continue Reading →
Ride to work, work then ride home type of trousers
A quick review on Sportful's new Supergiaria - gravel endurance kit review for 2021
Product Review - ShowersPass new running jacket - Cloudburst
With an abundance of refinement comes the 3rd generation sock waterproof sock. The construction / makeup of the sock are somewhat similar, but the product outcome is a lot better and delivers on its promise. I was a little skeptical at first, having used the first generation sock which was a strange feeling of a... Continue Reading →
Quick review on the Work jersey It's somewhat difficult to write about a jersey, generally I have a tendency think they are somewhat nondescript items, but really there is quite a lot of detail, when you get down to it. After using the Ornot Work Jersey for a while and comparing it to other jerseys... Continue Reading →
What it is: All purpose jacket made by Ornot with Polartec material. It's about $200 and comes in many sizes. With a slim designed fit, it wears like a tight fit jacket / jersey, it's very stretchy, and has long arms and an on the bike cut. What it is not, a ultra waterproof "shell",... Continue Reading →
A worthy contender, the Castelli Aero Race 4.0 is a nice fitting good looking bib short
The Castelli Emergency jacket is designed as an on the go, pocket packable protection jacket, I took it on a few trips to find out really how good it is.
Pretty psyched for a change of season I ordered up some new gear. I needed some new colder weather stuff and wanted to try something different from Ornot, a smaller San Fransisco company that has been around four years now. Their brand stuck in my mind from the play on words in Ornot's clever campaign... Continue Reading →
Probably the best shoe cover I have used to-date Update: April 26th Since my initial review I have tested these covers with several other shoes to find good results. With Shimano and Rapha road shoes the covers lip on a little easier than wider style mtb shoes. I have also tried these with Sidi Dominators... Continue Reading →