Gear: Getting taken for a ride
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 21:00
in Earth & Climate
Likes and dislikes of the Michelin Protek Max flat-proof inner tube, Ergon PC2 pedals, Specialized Purist water bottle and the LeMond Revolution trainer.Serious cyclists become obsessed with flashy new miracle-material frames and high-tech componentry, but there's also plenty of innovation among the less-glamorous parts of the bike. Here's proof that essential-but-mundane products like inner tubes, pedals, water bottles and indoor training stands can have a "wow" factor too.