Strengths: Oakley eye protection. Arguably the best in the world... The look great, have superb all round vision and are comfortable to wear.
Weaknesses: Pricey, but will last you years.
Overall: I have worn many different brands of sunglasses, from Addidas, Smith, Uvex and Briko to name but a few. None of them can hold a flame to Oakleys. I love this glasses!
Strengths: Very comfortable, roomy and loaded with features. I managed to fit a change of ride gear and waterproofs in the main compartment (along with a 3litre hydration bladder!) and still have room for tools, mobi, camera and tubes in the front compartments.
Weaknesses: The clip quide for your hydration bladder is stuck on the right...
Overall: A fantastic pack for hacking or commuting, I would heartily recommend this to everyone!
Strengths: Fantastic fit, very comfortable. Good protection in wind and rain, giving excellent all round vision. Haven't steamed up on me once.
Weaknesses: The lens coating produces a weird pyschedelic effect on car lights at night! I dunno if this is a weakness, I don't mind it but I could see some people finding it annoying.
Overall: These are on Wiggle for £39.99 (less any discount specials they are running that month). I love them. My wife reckons I look like Dame Edna Everage, but hey, its all good!
Strengths: Hard wearing material (especially at saddle, knee and calf area!), wind proof but very breathable.
Weaknesses: Front pockets are awkward.
Overall: Just received these at the weekend from Wiggle and ridden them a few times; Once whilst on the trails and twice on the commute. Kept my old knees lovely and warm on the mornings, but not too sweaty on the ride home in the afternoons. Def look way beter than my 3/4 Bib longs now I'm getting on a bit!
Weaknesses: Pilot XC's a little too sloshy for my liking, and no air shock to adjust them!
Overall: As it says, I won this bike as 3rd prize from Leisure Lakes (thanks guys!!). I used to have a full sus Gary Fisher with Genesis geometry, and I can testify it really does feel like your getting more power on the climbs. The bike handles sweet through tight single track, and is a great decender too. I'm going to be using this as my winter bike, so It'll really be put through its paces over the next few months... heres fingers crossed all goes well.
Strengths: Over 20 vents, RocLOc fit system. Was only £45 on Wiggle, and available in Black! I may be vain but it looks great.
Overall: This baby does a great job of not only looking good, but keeping my head well ventilated too. Black may not of been the best option given the heat wave we had, but it'll pay come Autumn.
