Reviews by User: Dave Frenz (5)

This coat really was designed well. I've used it in severe cold (-20) and moderate temperatures and I find you can easily adjust the ventilation to handle the changes. The coat has ample pockets including inner and outer gadget pockets and an inner pouch. The hood has a visor which I normally flip under the hood, but in driving snow using it has been a nice feature. Today in 7 degree temperature I had only a t-shirt underneath and felt perfect. I was outdoors over an hour and never felt a bit cold. One nice feature for me is the neck area doesn't have any silly velcro patches to catch on my beard. When fully zipped up the front can be just above the chin or all the way up to your nose. But the best feature is the ease of movement. For as warm as it keeps you it feels like you are wearing a windshell, especially in the arm area. I found this coat's value equal to its price

This jersey is not a cold weather standalone jersey, it is however ideal for those days you are starting out in the high 50's low 60's but expect to end up in the 70's. The jersey is highly breathable and is tight but not skin tight. I sun burned my arms recently and after applying sun screen I decided to further protect myself with this jersey. The day was in the 70's with no clouds. I did the whole ride (3hrs) with the jersey staying totally dry and very comfortable. The only negative is they place their tag about where your left kidney is - very annoying. I ripped that out with my teeth on my first ride and cleaned it up later and its been perfect since, no iritating points. I wear a US large and chose the XL as recommended in the sizing guide. That was a perfect fit. I like this jersey so much that when I get back to riding trim I will order a second one a size down.

I was immediately surprised at how much better their chamois was. I own many pairs of PI shorts and these PRO shorts are superior in comfort. Another item I consider an advantage is they are slightly longer than I am used to and end up just above the knee. This makes them a better early morning short without needing leg warmers. The longest ride I had with them so far was 50 miles. On the negative side, they had some 'hot spots' and I would recommend you continue using whatever cream or rub you are used to. I am a 35-36 waist and the large size fit me well on the loose side ever so little, The compression was there but I would recommend a size down if you are between sizes.

These snowshoes are simply awesome for steep slopes but because of their compact size they also do much better in heavily wooded areas. The areas I frequent require treks though forests that have alot of downed branches and trees. The minimalist design makes it easy to step over and avoid those obstacles. The heel lifters are easy to snap up or let down, it takes only seconds. They really do make a difference, however, they can be somewhat unsteady if traversing so I only use them on more direct ascents. I've put a heavy season of use with these and I have no complaints only praise.

A really impressive jacket I've used as a mid-layer or solo in-town. Just enough stretch with easy movement. This has become a favorite.