Lab-Gear 99 : Preview
After wearing, commuting and putting the Lab-Gear clothing through their paces. What is Lab-Gear? Merino wool, custom cut and made for me. We’ll see how it held up.
Smartwool PhD Sock Review : Intro
In the South East of the US it is becoming time to pull out your base layer long underwear and find your wool socks. Personally, I enjoy wearing my wool socks year round but not many others around my bike shop feel the same way.
Rain Gear for Women
Men have it easy, across the board it seems, with cycling. Clothing fits them easier, they don’t need specially designed bikes normally and most men don’t care what rain gear looks like or how it fits on them.
Keen Commuter Sandal Review : Preview
Keen is one of the leading shoe companies for casual & lifestyle wear. There is no doubt why after wearing their Commuter Sandals for a few weeks.
2010 Bontrager Cycling Shoes
In 2009 Bontrager released their first ever cycling shoe line. After teaming up with Esoles in order to get thousands of foot scans. The result was a well fit shoe, with replaceable arch support and a bargain compared to other shoes. The line was very in depth with women, men and triathlon shoes. (Personally, I have two pairs and I love them!)
For 2010 they are going even deeper with the line and adding more color. The women are staying pretty subtle but the mens line have a lot of orange through out.
Harlot Habit Short Preview
Harlot Habit Shorts - Size MD, Color Black.
The shorts have an amazing material, stretchy but feel very durable. Sizing they seem to be pretty true & the length is perfect. I am very excited about the fact they didn’t mess with the padded liner that many shorts do. Normally you aren’t happy with the liner and tear it out, or if its built in you are stuck with it.
Back of shorts. Seamless crotch in center.
Shorts have two closures. Velcro and snaps. Easy to take off in a pinch but very secure while in use. The shorts also have belt loops if you want even more backup.
Tidbits from the company :
- Seamless and unlined crotch.
- Shell fabric is a stretch nylon/poly with Dryon finish. The Dryon is water and strain resistant.
- 4 way stretch inseam
- Available in multiple colors and sizes
The shorts are subtle enough to wear out after riding or I plan to wear them in the shop. The black color is perfect to hide grease and I can commute in to work with them on! Give me a week or so for a good ride report.