Gear Reviews
‣ Sigma BC800 Bicycle Computer
... Depending on your bike, you may be surprised at the speeds you have actually been traveling. My stock speedo turned out to be 6-8% optimistic, meaning that at an indicated 70mph on the stock speedo I was actually only going 65. ...
‣ Ortlieb "Dry Bag" Saddlebags
... I left the bags on the bike during several overnight rainstorms, no leaks. The only time water got in was when I let it in myself. (That can be a bit of a hassle, as the non-breathability means moisture stays in there until you get it out.) ...
‣ Metzeler 330/550 Bias-Ply Tires
... In the wet they are excellent, in contrast to some of the alternatives (Dunlop!) whose wet-road performance is fair-to-scary. ...
‣ Aerostich Roadcrafter
... When on the slopes I didn’t have a single person ask me about the suit, which I guess means either a) it doesn’t look much weirder than other ski clothing or b) it looked a lot weirder and people just didn’t want to know! ...
‣ Howard Leight MAX Earplugs
... Earplugs can block out the roar while still letting you hear things like horns, sirens, and low-flying planes. ...
