GEAR GUIDE 2008 : BIKING

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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

LAKE CX 230C ROAD SHOE

Full leather upper and a one-piece carbon fiber sole bring this shoe in at a sleek 300 grams and helps transfer power straight to the pedal. $179.

SIXSIXONE FLIGHT TRAIL SHOE

Vented microfiber and mesh upper let your feet breathe on hot days while the ultra stiff midsole transfers the power straight to the pedal. $130.

LOUIS GARNEAU TITAN CARBON HELMET

What’s the difference between a road helmet and a mountain helmet? Mainly paint colors and marketing. The Titan Carbon is a tough, sleek helmet that’s reinforced with carbon and titanium to help strengthen the structure. And really, superior strength should be what you’re looking for, whether on the road or on the trail. $169.

ZOIC PARAMOUNT JERSEY

A mountain bike jersey with mother earth on its mind, the Paramount is 43 percent bamboo, softer than butter, antibacterial, quick drying, and easy on both our natural resources and your wallet. $45.

PEARL IZUMI WOOLIE MAMMOTH

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to stop riding. The Thermawool Woolie Mammoth keeps you warm while controlling moisture. And everyone knows wool don’t stink, so you can wear it to the bar after the ride. $99.

PEARL IZUMI GEL-VENT AEROSENSOR ROAD GLOVE

The gel inserts in the palm do a good job absorbing road shock while the entire glove breathes better than a ventilator. $45.

LIGHT AND MOTION STELLA 180-L

With everything else in the bike industry going featherweight, it was only a matter of time before our beefy bike lights started shaving pounds. The Stella 180-L might be the lightest of the bunch that still packs the power of the sun. The Stella features 180 lumens of super-white light with a five hour burn time on the highest setting and a total system weight of 300 grams. The battery is only 3.5 inches long and weighs seven ounces. $299.

PARK IB3

Every hex wrench you could possibly need, a tire lever, a chain tool, two screw drivers, and a spoke wrench. You could feasibly take your entire bike apart and put it back together with this tiny multi-tool that weighs less than 7 ounces. $19.99.

HINCAPIE PERFETTO JERSEY

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