Gifts for commuter cyclists

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November 26, 8:50 PM

by Ben Marks, S.F. Cycling Examiner

 

Woody's 60's Acid Trip

RAIN GEAR RainShield makes jackets (with hood or without) and pants that are waterproof on the outside, soft and breathable on the inside. The basic yellow rain pants and hooded jacket are the best deals. Order from coolraingear.com or penncycle.com.

BOOTIES There's no point in staying dry on top, only to arrive home or at work with soaked feet. Nashbar Rainier Booties are designed for cycling shoes; Adidas Road Booties are probably a better bet for those of us who prefer tennis shoes, even in winter.

GLOVES If cold hands are the bane of your winter-cycling existence, then the pricey-but-awesome V5 Sprint Glove System is for you. It's only a glove liner, but it's heated, making commutes in sub-zero climates a toasty pleasure. For those of us who live in places where it doesn't often dip below freezing, Specialized's Radiant gloves should do the trick.

GLASSES The best thing to keep your glasses from fogging up is Cat Crap. Not sure what else there is to say about that...

FENDERS Okay, this is dicey territory, where something you think is brilliant might horrify your cyclist. But who wouldn't love a set of wooden fenders with a name like 60's Acid Trip? If this pair is gone (as of 11/25, there was exactly one pair available), Woody's Custom Bicycle Fenders has other designs available and ready to ship. And, as their name suggests, they takes orders.

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