Spring Gear Guide
How to brave shoulder season in style and comfort.
By The Editors
Warms temps are on the way! And with them, glorious long rides in the great outdoors. Here’s the gear we’re eyeing as we jones prep to get back out there.
MAAP x 100% Hypercraft Sunglasses
The Cali-Aussie collab that keeps on giving…the Hypercraft is back in fresh new seasonal colors (Forest Green, Deep Purple and Bone). Beyond the style points, we love how light they feel, their tough-as-nails durability, added lens ventilation and extra grippy nose and temple pads to make sure they don’t budge. map.cc or 100percent.com
Mission Workshop Pro Longsleeve Jersey
This is a solid stand-alone piece for spring riding, or you can throw on a wind/rain shell on colder days. It’s made in Italy and assembled from a breathable and quick-drying fabric designed to create a next-to-skin feel but isn’t overly compressive in fit. And how good is this color? $235; missionworkshop.com
ABUS Macator Helmet
This versatile helmet is perfect for weekday commutes around town and weekends on the trails or road. It features eight front vents with bug mesh and five rear vents for cooling. It also has a full Headring retention system to ensure a perfect fit. A removable visor is included, and the helmet comes is in multiple colors. $70, $100 (MIPS); backcountry.com
Moots Routt 45
This beauty is named after Routt County Road 45, the last and arguably roughest section of SBT GRVL. Built with this in mind, the Routt 45 features a longer top tube paired with a shorter stem and slightly slacker angles that combine for better tracking through unfavorable conditions. It has 3 bottle mounts, fender eyelets and clears a 50mm tire. The Routt 45 is compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains. From $9,254 (complete with Shimano GRX 2x Mechanical) *Bike pictured includes SRAM Force AXS Wide MSRP $10,804 plus $950 ENVE G23/ENVE Hub CL Black Wheel upgrade; moots.com
Floyd’s of Leadville SoftGels
Get the full benefits of CBD Hemp oil and the best positive-property strains to help you relax, rest and recover. These gel caps don’t contain additives, preservatives or GMOs, so you can get all of the benefits without any of the toxic junk. This is full Spectrum, or whole-plant, which contains a wider array of cannabinoids and terpenes (with less than .3% THC). Available in 25mg and 50mg capsules. Starting at $40; floydsofleadville.com
Betty X ENVE Quilted Poncho
Staying cozy never looked so chic. Pre-ride or post-ride, this is our go-to for keeping the winter/spring chill away. We love the tall collar, front pouch and lightweight yet toasty construction (it’s made of recycled nylon and eco-friendly insulation). $300; bettydesigns.com
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM
Clear, visible ride data; a long battery life; intuitive interface; connectivity to other users and apps—these are the qualities we look for in a GPS computer, and the latest from Wahoo delivers on these and more. The Dual Band GPS enhances accuracy in environments where signals can be obstructed by dense trees. $400; wahoofitness.com
Rapha Powerweave Shoe
We were drawn in by the slick look of this off-road cycling shoe, with its salt-and-pepper woven upper, toe strap and BOA closure system. What we didn’t expect: how lightweight (hey, carbon fiber footplate), yet durable this shoe is. It’s not a cheap shoe, but you can wear it year-round in any ride conditions. $380 rapha.cc
AMLSTHRE Signature Bar Bag
Designed by a cyclist and bike shop owner in our neighborhood, this bag is purpose-built and spot-on. It will fit on most any handlebar setup, is super durable (hard shell design) and water-resistant, and comes in four different colors to best match your frame. $65 (at publish time, on sale for $57); almsthre.com
Sturm Pro Team Aero Jersey
Sarah Sturm, a professional cyclist and designer, teamed up with Rapha to create the No Finish Line Collection, which received a stellar update. “An evolution of last year’s collaboration with Sarah, our latest design depicts the different parts of her personality and her approach to racing. Bold, bright and a little bit different, the print is colorful and creative, with ‘storm’ graphics a play on Sarah’s surname and checkered graphics to celebrate her ‘no finish line’ mentality.” You can expect all the performance details of a Rapha jersey, combined with cool aesthetics and, because it’s Sarah, rad vibes. rapha.cc
