Accessories

The PDW full metal fenders work well and look good! Installation took longer than expected -- take their advice that if you don't have the proper tools and patience, you may be better off asking your local bike shop to install these. I did it myself and am still trying to get them dialed in just perfect, but overall I'm happy with the fenders. They keep me dry, which is the top priority. The rear mud flap comes down pretty low and could make it difficult to store the bike upright, if that's your preference. I've heard the fenders work fine without the mudflap, too, though and may consider removing it in the future.

Hey, this provides a little something you might not have had on your own *if you have put in the work*. That is the takeaway. I use it occasionally for specific training workouts that I know will simulate race efforts. I definitely use it on race day. What matters most is the work you have put into your base training so that when the time for a marginal gain oriented product like this comes, you have both variables working in your favor. Slathering this on as some sort of substitute or supplement for training is probably going to leave you disappointed and slimy feeling.

I've been a fan of this stand for over a decade and recently purchased a second one after trying a similar, but lesser stand by another brand and returning it for this one. It's more adjustable than other options, which makes storing bikes of different styles and sizes so much less of a nuisance. Setup is super simple, it's not difficult to change it's position/location and it doesn't stick out visually, which is also a plus. I think the only thing I don't like about it is that I sometimes wish that both bikes could hang from the upper shaft so that the lower bike could be a bit higher off the floor.

I've tried a bunch of different creams and this one is my favorite. Goes on thick enough to prevent chafing on five+ hour rides.