Reviews by User: bikerindurain (5)

As long as you are moving, this hat is great. I've used it for biking the past few weekends in temps between -10 and 50 degrees, and I've been comfortable the entire time. The terry ear flaps break enough of the wind to keep that part of the head cool, and the stretchy top part is warm and yet thin enough to fit under a helmet. The only problem I have had is the hat tends to ride down a little bit when it is really wet. Other than that one small complaint, this is a great product.

I bought my theta AR when I was working at a climbing shop. To sell these mean shells, we would often tell customers that the price really was a steal when you considered the jacket would probably last 50% longer than those more 'popular' brands. Well, my previous shell was top of the line from one of the 'popular' companies, and it lasted approximately 2 years in my hands. Seams split, zippers failed, and the whole thing just started to look rather junky. I am proud to say that today marks the third anniversary of my theta landing on my doorstep, and it still looks, performs and impresses like the day I teared it out of the hermetically sealed plastic wrap. The fit is superb, and has been comfortable even though my weight has oscillated by nearly 30 lbs since my date of purchase. I have used this shell mountaineering in Alaska, road biking in Wisconsin, skiing in Colorado and New Hampshire, and climbing in Yosemite, and it has never leaked and never even seemed close to tearing. I would say, though, that proper maintenance is critical. The DWR (durable water repellent - the stuff that makes water bead-up on the face of the jacket) finish will wear off, especially if you wear the jacket under pack straps. This is easy to fix with any of the DWR sprays available at an outdoors shop. When the DWR wears off, water will soak into the outermost layer of fabric. It will not reach the inside of the jacket, but the Gore-Tex lining will not be able to wick moisture through the shell as efficiently as it does when the DWR is in place. With moderate use, I've had to treat the jacket about every nine months on average. All in all, this is likely the last waterproof shell you will buy this decade. It is well worth the money in light of its durability and flexibility of application, and comes highly recommended.

Simply put, this stuff is great. I've been gluing my 'cross tires for years, and while I am finally able to do it without coating myself and my entire workbench in a slimy veneer of tubular glue, I was nonetheless intrigued to see this product come on the market. I used it to glue my cyclocross tires last season, and they held just as well through eight races and any that I have glued myself. I'm currently readying my ride for the upcoming season, and thus pealed off the old and glued down the new just last night. Everything seems to have held fine, and my fingers are just a glue free today as they were before I started the work!

This mug is great for those looking for a non-spill-proof hot drink vessel. The lid is not screw-on, and therefore is prone to popping off when jumbled about. If your morning commute differs from mine in that there is no single-track involved, this should not be an issue for you (though you should seriously think about changing your morning commute).

Bought 'em for my sig. other. The cut looks smashing on her, and she says they feel really comfortable (read: no wedgie or chaffing issues). All in all, a great valentine's day gift.