Product Reviews for Cyclists - Bikes, Parts, Accessories, and Nutrition

Here is the master list of my product reviews, grouped into categories.

You can check out my most recent reviews, or focus on my top-rated products.

I also have reviews of accessories like chamois cream and skincare products, training programs and workout equipment, and a wide variety of sports nutrition products.

Most Recent Reviews

Tested: GU Energy Stroopwafel

GU enters the hot stroopwafel market with the GU Energy Stroopwafel. Gu says this is “a Dutch-style syrup waffle that acts like an energy gel, Read more.

Tested: Deep Recovery “Massage Track” Whole Body Massage Kit

Foam rollers and other tools are great, but don’t you sometimes miss the ability of a good old lacrosse ball to provide pressure at a Read more.

Tested: LiquiFix Eco-Friendly Degreasers and Lubricants

It takes a special type of endurance athlete to be concerned about the quality of the degreaser and chain lube they use. But I think Read more.

Tested: Wicks Sweat Protector Strips

Need a super lightweight alternative to skull caps and sweat bands? Try Wicks Sweat Protector Strips. Unlike a full skullcap, or even a headband or Read more.

Tested: Natrol AcaiBerry Diet Pills

I’m skeptical of all diet pills. And I’m really skeptical of anything that so much as mentions acai berry or raspberry ketones. So when I Read more.

Spending a Day on Nutrisystem – What Was I Thinking?!

Now that Thankgiving and Christmas are behind us, I can already sense diet season sneaking up around the corner. At least in part, this is Read more.

Top-Rated Products

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Lotions, Chamois Cream, and Skincare

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Training Programs, Equipment, and Aids

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Sports Nutrition Products

Energy Bars

Tested: Doctor Will Bar

While there are plenty of health food bars on store shelves around the country, there are also harder-to-find bars that are even more interesting. Take Read more.

Tested: Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar

The trend toward organic and raw foods is fast underway, with many snack bars and health drinks offering these more natural versions. One bar that Read more.

Tested: PowerBar Energize Fruit Smoothie Bar

The good ole Powerbar Performance bar has been around since before I considered myself an endurance athlete. But they made a recent update - the Read more.

Tested: Clif Bar

Clif Bar is a classic energy bar that provides the standard energy bar nutrients, but actually tastes good. Here is my taste test and review Read more.

Tested: Clif Bar Holiday Seasonal Flavors

For the holiday season, Clif Bar releases some limited-edition flavors that match the goodies we love to chow down on during the holidays - gingerbread Read more.

Tested: Zoe’s Everyday Health, All Day Energy Bar

One of my latest energy bar purchases came from a company called Zoe's Foods. Looking over the packaging, it sounded like a cool company doing Read more.

Tested: Balance BARE Nutrition Energy Bar

Here's another one from Balance Bar. It's called the BALANCE BARE bar because it contains "real ingredients you can see and taste." To see if Read more.

Tested: SoLo GI Energy Bar

The SoLo energy bar is yet another energy bar to stock the shelves in the growing sports nutrition aisle - but it has a few Read more.

Tested: Peak Bar ‘Breakfast To Go’ Bar

Many years ago when I first started consuming the delicacies known as energy bars, there was this one giant bar called the Peak Bar. It Read more.

Tested: Quaker Simple Harvest Fruit & Nut Bar

As soon as I saw those bars, I was sure I was staring at what could be called "the low-price LARA BAR." According to the Read more.

Tested: Nutra-Fig Cheetah Bar Energy Bar

Lately I have been realizing that there is a world outside the Powerbar, and my latest find is the Cheetah Bar. While “Power” is good, Read more.

Tested: Dancing Star Chunks of Energy

Despite living in Massachusetts for four years, the Dancing Star food company (based in Buckland) and their “Chunks of Energy” managed to elude me. But Read more.

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Energy Gels

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Sports Drinks (Hydration)

Tested: Hammer HEED Sports Drink

If there is one sports drink company that stands out from the rest, it would have to be Hammer Nutrition. They pride themselves on (and Read more.

Tested: Gatorade Tiger

Despite going in the wrong direction with the low-calorie G2, Gatorade is back on track with their latest addition, Gatorade Tiger. At first I thought Read more.

Tested: Gatorade A.M. Thirst Quencher

Gatorade keeps impressing me with their latest formulas, and Gatorade AM did not disappoint. Gatorade AM is the same formula you know and love, but Read more.

Tested: Gatorade Rain

Cool. Crisp. Clean. That is what the newest version from Gatorade promises to be. And luckily, it delivers! Here is my review of Gatorade RAIN. Read more.

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Protein Bars & Shakes

Tested: Detour Energy Bars

There’s no shortage of energy bars these days, but with the way some of them taste, I always welcome new varieties. So I was happy Read more.

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Supplements

Tested: The Ultimate Meal

Are you looking for a healthy meal replacement powder for help with your diet or just the convenience factor? Then read my review of The Read more.

Tested: Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder by Optimum Nutrition

While whey protein is a staple for bodybuilders, it's also a good source of protein for anyone who may need it in their diet. Such Read more.

Tested: Barlean’s Greens

If you have a healthy diet but you want to be completely sure you're getting every sort of green vegetable out there, look at a Read more.

Tested: Beverly International Lean Out Fat Transport System

In a desperate attempt to slim down for a big bike race in July (and get six pack abs in the process,) I was actually Read more.

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Snacks & Fast Food

Tested: Larabar Uber

If I see something that says Larabar on it, I’ve gotta get my hands on it! Such was the case

Tested: Vitalicious VitaPizza

Though I generally avoid diet foods, I do like to find healthier versions of stuff I like – frozen pizza,

Tested: ZonePerfect Nutrition Bar

I was looking for a cheap protein bar at Wal-Mart and I ended up with the ZonePerfect Nutrition bar. Here

Tested: Clif Mojo Bar

If you're looking for a tasty snack rather than an energy bar, you might want to consider the Clif Mojo

Tested: Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar

The trend toward organic and raw foods is fast underway, with many snack bars and health drinks offering these more

Long Term Test: Pizza Hut’s “Pizza Mia”

Apparently I have weird tastes, because I really like the Pizza Hut Pizza Mia pizza. Here is my follow-up taste

Tested: Peak Bar ‘Breakfast To Go’ Bar

Many years ago when I first started consuming the delicacies known as energy bars, there was this one giant bar

Tested: Kashi TLC Crackers, Fire Roasted Vegetable

I love zesty, spicy flavors, and I love all Kashi's healthy cereals and granola bars, so it was only a

Tested: Quaker Simple Harvest Fruit & Nut Bar

As soon as I saw those bars, I was sure I was staring at what could be called "the low-price

Tested: Flat Earth Veggie Crisps

Last month I mentioned where to get a coupon for a free bag of Flat Earth Veggie Crisps. I printed

Tested: Dancing Star Chunks of Energy

Despite living in Massachusetts for four years, the Dancing Star food company (based in Buckland) and their “Chunks of Energy”

Tested: Pizza Hut Pizza Mia Pizza

I love pizza, so anytime I can get three mediums for just $5 each, I get excited. I was kind

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All Reviews

Kashi Granola Bars – Are They Really Healthy?

Kashi bars sound healthy. But are Kashi granola bars healthy? Let’s look at their bars. Let’s answer the question today. (We have discussed Kashi cereals Read more.

Tested: HydraPak Stash 1L Collapsible Water Bottle

Hard plastic water bottles not meeting your needs? Do you feel like empty bottles take up too much space? Then maybe you need a HydraPak Read more.

Tested: RhinoShield CrashGuard iPhone Bumper Case

If you’re out bike riding, trail running, or rock climbing, and you’re carrying a smartphone, you want to protect it. In those situations, it’s a Read more.

Tested: Lifetrak Zoom HRV Monitor

Previously, I was never a huge fan of activity trackers. They simply weren’t good enough for athletes. Sure, they were high-tech devices. But as far Read more.

Tested: Honey Stinger Organic Energy Waffles

This isn’t just any waffle. It’s a “Stroopwafel” like you find in the Netherlands, but it comes packaged like an energy bar. They have been Read more.

Tested: Crotch Guard Skin Care Oil

No, there is certainly no shortage of chamois creams or butt butters, but this is a first for me. It’s a crotch oil! Aptly named, Read more.

Tested: Two Wheel Gear Garment Pannier Classic 2.0

As if the physical challenge of bike commuting isn’t enough (using your bike to carry both you and your belongings to work), there is the Read more.

Tested: Nalgene Draft Soft-Squeeze Water Bottle

I never thought I’d say, “let me grab my Nalgene bottle and head out for a bike ride” – but now I can, because of Read more.

Tested: Mitscoots Running Socks

While looking up companies with charitable operations one day, I stumbled upon Mitscoots. It might be a funny name, but they rival Bombas (those super Read more.

Tested: Polar Bottle Insulated Water Bottle (with Zipstream Lid)

The Polar Bottle. This classic water bottle is one of the first cycling accessories I ever purchased! That was many, years ago, and it’s still Read more.

Tested: Honey Stinger Protein Chews

What if you could get your protein supplement in a yummy, gummy chewable form? That’s exactly what you get with the Honey Stinger Protein Chews. Read more.