I commute and road ride. I have been using the same pair for the past 2 years. I have used them in wet, cold, dry, and hot conditions. The knuckle padding has kept me from hurting myself on and off the bike. They look burly as well. Just recently they have started to wear on the seams, most likely from all of the action they have seen covering my meat hooks. I am waiting for them to come up on Chainlove again so I can score a good deal, but the price with a standard discount is still reasonable, given the two year or more life span.

These fenders are worth the price. They are fully adjustable on your bike, which can be crucial if you are frankensteining parts from bike to bike, which might include different size rims. The rear fender comes down far enough in back that fellow commuters are not wiping their faces when you pass them. The front could be lower, to protect your feet from splashes, but if the rain is that intense, I tape on some duct tape to extend. My first and only pair have been in use for over three years. BTW, freshman stripe is what you get on yer back without these.

This set will get you lit if you are starting out, but the more you ride, the more lights you will want. Blackburn has other sets that have been sold here, and hopefully will again. For this one, however, it is adequate. Any lights are better than no lights. You might want to pick up two, at this price, it is worth it.

Great sock. Wicks really well, provides great support, and lasts. I like that it does not fall apart or stretch out after a few uses, given the dollars they cost. Price is my only hangup, but they are worth the money in the long run. You get what you pay for...These are worth it.

Forget the mountain biking. These gloves are better suited for inner city urban style riding. The full finger glove fits great, breathes great and provides the full hand protection if you have to slide out on your palms. The burly back of the hand protects my knuckles whether I am rapping on a window, or another's helmet. Hook and loop closure around the wirst can be left open for better breathe-ability, without sacrificing fit. The material drys quickly, which is important after a wet commute.

no, not the smell, but how they do. I wear these for cycling, for casual, and around the house. They wick like crazy and provide great support.

These treads roll nicely in rainy wet or desert dry. They grip well and have hardly worn.