![]() Crush it on your local road climb, then head out on the trails or gravel for all-day adventures. I mean, it’s a straight-up road bike, but can be configured to accept 2.1 mountain bike tires. The whole deal fits well on long rides and offers excellent visibility to stay safe on the roads. Hincapie really delivered with the Rosdel kit. Couple that with a stiff racing sole and every pedal stroke will propel you forward. Read the review…ĭual BOA laces and comfortable uppers make these excellent companions for long days in the saddle. This wireless groupset shifts so well and feels so good, I’ve been soured on every other groupset on the market - really. Read the review…Īfter many years of development, SRAM’s Red eTap is currently the “most wanted” piece of kit on the planet. Look for this one under the BMC Pro Team this season. It’s a straight-up Swiss rocket that delivers a smooth, yet responsive ride and happens to have disc brakes. ![]() The beauty of the Roadmachine is how well it does everything without needing any gimmicks. The new Roadmachine is an unbelievable bike that lives up to the hype. With a 19.5mm internal width and tubeless-ready out of the gate, these roll like champs and slice through the wind while reducing road chatter. Tons of wheelsets come in for testing throughout any given year, but none have performed quite as well as the Bontrager Aeolus 3’s. That’s the standard and these are the winners of the 2016 Gear of the Year. They were the bikes that stuck around longer than the allotted test period or jackets that made it into the back of the Subaru as a permanent fixture of every day adventures. This jacket was sent to me for review through the #ORInsightLab.With plenty of gear at our disposal this year, there are a handful of pieces that stand out as winners. Buy the Uberlayer through Outdoor Research, CampSaver, REI, Mountain Gear, or Amazon for $299. If you don’t mind always looking (and smelling) kinda dirtbaggy, this jacket is it. I also found that the nylon shell holds stains and dirt pretty well, even with thorough and frequent washings. The ultimate downside of the Uberlayer is it stinks something fierce when you’re rocking it day in and day out. ![]() When you’re sweating away, the jacket doesn’t stick to you, an absolute must when I’m bike commuting to work. It’s perfect for throwing over a t-shirt. The mesh lining keeps me reaching for this jacket time and time again for everything. I really, really, really wish more jackets were versatile like this. The double separating front zipper is a godsend with a harness on, or if you really need to use the bathroom with all your snow gear on. It’s breathable enough for shredding and insulates enough for windy days on the wall or the lift. From snowboarding to snowshoeing to climbing, this jacket is sport agnostic. Not having to really shed layers while I’m on the go? That’s a total win in my book. I used to be all about the down jacket, but now this is my go-to. The Outdoor Research Uberlayer has really changed my tune towards synthetic insulation. The fit is trim.Īvailable through Outdoor Research | CampSaver | REI | Mountain Gear | or Amazon The jacket features a helmet compatible hood and a double separating front zipper. The jacket features two zippered hand pockets, one zippered napoleon pocket, and two internal stuff pockets. Polartec® Alpha® Active Insulation is layered between a polyester mesh lining and a highly breathable nylon shell to keep you warm and cool, all at once. The Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket does just that.Īt 16.7 oz, the jacket is lightweight, breathable, water resistant and wind resistant. When you’re huffing and puffing away in varying temperatures, you want insulation that works with you and not against you.
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