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Wondering what’s the deal with the new gear on the market?  Maybe you’re thinking about checking out a gran fondo in your area?  I get my hands on a lot of gear and gizmos, and I share my impressions with my readers.  These component and event reviews are designed to give you an honest look at what’s on the market and if these parts and rides are worth your money.

The Fizzy Green Wonder

Since the Hudson Valley has been in the midst of a mid-February thaw, that means that all of us who have been stuck on trainers for the majority of the winter have been scrambling to put in as much time on the open roads as possible.  Frankly, I'm shocked that I've been able to do all of my weekly rides outside (hills make MUCH more entertaining intervals than watching them on a DVD.)

The best part of the melting snow is the salt being washed off the roads, which means that the road bike is free to roam asphalt again.  But of course, there's always the downside of riding during the thaw: cinders, mud, gravel and a lot of water running across the roads.  Of course, since mounting fenders on a racing bike is flat out sacrilege, this means that crap will be flung all over your bike.  That's where Pedros Green Fizz stepped in and saved the day.

Click through the jump to catch my review of the fizzy green wonder and get a link to buy it yourself:

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