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Review: Rapha Hooded Wind Jacket
If you’re looking for a top-shelf lightweight, windproof hooded cycling jacket for cruising around the city — and you have disposable income to spare — this new offering from Rapha fits the bill.

First Look: Parlee ESX aero road bike
Well-regarded custom frame builder Parlee set out to create a bike that cheated the wind, but still rode like a traditional road frame. With the ESX, they claim to have succeeded.

Sea Otter Video: Kenda Kountach Endurance and Kommando X Pro Tires 2014
Kenda Tire Road and Cyclocross Marketing Manager Ben Anderson is on deck with RBR to talk about two new tires from the crew.

Hot new road products from the Sea Otter Classic
New bars and 'cross gearing from SRAM, new saddles from Velo and Ergon, and some styling new shades from POC are just some of the new and cool gear spotted at the 2014 Sea Otter Classic.

Sea Otter Video: Diamondback Podium Equipe Team Optum Edition 2014
Diamondback recently upped their presence in the road cycling world by announcing a partnership with Optum Pro Cycling. Here's a close-up look at the Team bike.