Castelli Dulivio Gloves
January/19/2012 08:11 AM
- Castelli Dulivio Gloves review
- Ok, to start the review, I need to provide full disclosure: I hate cold weather, not a little bit, but a lot. No really, I hate cold weather.
When I spotted the neoprene gloves in the Castelli catalog, I was curious. I know that wet suits keep divers warm in near freezing water, by using the warmth of the body’s own moisture, it made sense to me. Why not try them.
First, impressions of the gloves were fantastic. On a ride right at 35 degrees, my fingers were never cold. Since the material is thin, bar grip and shifter controls were excellent.
Next ride is when we figured out these thing need to come with a users manual. I threw the gloves in my bag after the first ride, and pulled them out on the next morning and put them on. My hand were already cold, and the gloves were damp inside, and my fingertips froze!
Lesson learned, the gloves need to be dry, and your hands warm when you put them on, and they will stay that way. The next ride, it was 27 degrees at the start with a strong wind. I put the gloves up to the heater vents in my car, got my hand nice and warm and then put them on. Viola, warm hands and finger tips for the ride.
When used properly, these are the absolute best winter gloves ever! I say get a pair, follow my lesson learned, and go face the cold! - We have them in stock, available at the shop or online Here!
Orbea City/Fitness Bikes
January/02/2012 09:13 AM
The start of another new year, and the resolutions roll on! My list is generally the same as normal, loose weight & ride more! Our friends at Orbea have launched an all new line of Fitness and City bikes to help us achieve those goals, the Carpe.These bikes all feature the same great, lightweight Hydro formed aluminum frame, and are available in 6 different builds from the Single speed H60 to the Hydraulic disc equipped H10.
The Carpe is one of the most versatile bike you will ever own. Lightweight and comfortable, you can use this bike as a grocery getter, a path cruiser, a neighborhood rider or a gravel grinder.
For new riders, it’s the perfect bike for meeting those weight loss goals, and for your serious riders, it’s a great bike to throw flat pedals on and have ready for those days when you just want to get out and “seize the day”.
Ive been using the H20 pictured in this review for basic errand, beer runs and just goofing off, and this bike is just plain FUN! Put some cyclocross tire on it and try one of Spinistry’s Gravel Grinders!
The Carpe ranges from $549 for entry level single speeds to $1599 for the top of the line H10. For the weight weenies and and Carbon snobs, the Diem model is available with a carbon frame and top of the line parts. Either way...Carpe Diem!