Maintaining your body’s core is one of the most important elements in physical training, especially when biking. It also means you should keep it warm on those early morning / late night sessions on your bike. The Clima-fit light vest from Nike is windproof, water-resistant and lightweight that allows you to maintain full movement of your arms while your core stays warm and vented. It’s available in french blue or shock orange. You know where we stand.

The vest features:

• Non-stretch perforated nylon back allows for maximum breathability.
• High visibility reflective trim at front chest and back keeps you safe on the road.
• Draw cord hem and lined high collar for extra comfort provide the perfect functional fit.
• Oragami pocket at the back of neck keeps your items safe and easily accessible.
• Water-resistant microfiber polyester is windproof yet extremely breathable.

What this means to you: Rolling at 25+ mph on a cool morning is cold. Trying to look machismo in your t-shirt is ignorant - put on a vest, train hard, reap the rewards.

Cost: $45 @ Nike

Make cake of your next trail run on the Specialized Stumpjumper. The Ned Overend endorsed and developed bike is equipped top to bottom with some of the most sophisticated suspension workings. Some of which we have yet to understand.

Features:

• FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy Frame
• Specialized AFR Shock with Flow Control Valve
• Fox Talaz 100-140mm Alloy Steerer
• Magura Marta Hydraulic Disc Brakes
• SRAM X.0 9-Speed Rear Deraileur
• Shimano M-860 XT Hollowtech Crank

What this means to you: Wear a helmet because the next time you wipe-out on the “Slickrock” trail in Moab this bike is more likely to survive than you are.

Cost: $3,800 @ Kozy’s Cyclery

Experience true luxury in road cycling with the royal S-Works Roubaix Dura-Ace. Specialized’s amazing S-Works FACT 10r carbon frameset combines awesome speed and unmatched comfort for the best ride of your life. Its Specialized Zertz vibration-damping elastomer inserts make riding incredibly comfortable on any road. Plus, the S-Works carbon crankset is incredibly stiff for unbeatable power transfer, the 20-speed Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain offers light, telepathic shifting, the Dura-Ace brakes can’t be beat, and the S-Works Fact Carbon stem and bars deliver the ultimate touch of class.

MSRP: $5500.00 @ Gerk’s Alpine Hut

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