Bicycling has been putting Louis Garneau’s Wind Buster jacket through its paces, and had offered up a positive review. Bicycling says the jacket, which they describe as a “wind-blocking vest with breathable sleeve, performed well without excessive bulk or weight. It also got high marks for effectively wicking moisture away from the reviewer’s arms and back, while still doing a decent job of adjusting to varying core temperatures - as tested, the reviewer recommends the jacket be used between temperatures of 40F to 60F (4C to 15C.) Buyers can expect to pay around $70 for the jacket, and can choose from two colors: grey/black and yellow/black.

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Cool weather riders know that layers can be the key to a comfortable day out. In the past we have tried to adapt this concept to gloves, but we’ve never been thrilled with the combination of fit and comfort. ASSOS is hoping to change all that with the introduction of their new 3 glove winter system which will allow riders to mix-and-match three different gloves specifically designed to work with each other. The lightest glove in the system – the innerGlove – is designed to serve as a seamless, next-to-skin insulation layer. While ASSOS does not recommend wearing the glove on its own, they say it can bee paired up with a summer glove for spring riding, or other gloves in the three glove system for even cooler weather. The next glove is the earlyWinter 851, which maximize insulation while minimizing volume. It is wind resistant, offers shock absorption properties, and has a silicon pattern to increase grip. The final glove of the three, the lobsterShell, is designed to be worn over the earlyWinter gloves, and acts as an outer shell protecting against cold winds. The lobsterShell has been crafted to match the shape of the earlyWinter glove, and adds an additional layer of insulation. ASSOS says the system is designed to work in temperatures that range from 21ºF to 61ºF / 6ºC to 16ºC.

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