Linus Gaston 3
Don鈥檛 be fooled by the good looks (note the leather-wrapped gull-wing bars and chunky 35-millimeter whitewall tires). Linus鈥檚 is plenty stable and spirited enough for dodging in and out of traffic, and the Sturmey Archer internal three-speed hub is as reliable as they come.
Knog Strongman
碍苍辞驳鈥檚 is just as tough as less stylish locks. It鈥檚 also better behaved, with a silicone coating that won鈥檛 scratch your frame.
Lazer Armor
The 16 vents in the kept our heads cool on steamy coastal afternoons, and the helmet comes in tons of wicked styles. We鈥檙e big fans of the rising-sun Support Japan model (not shown), the proceeds of which benefit tsunami victims.
Road Holland Utrecht
Road Holland鈥檚 midweight, merino wool鈥損oly blend is dapper enough to wear around town all day. Even better, its three back pockets and grippy waist will perform during club rides.
SKS Longboard
Though they鈥檙e fiddly to install, once you鈥檝e mounted the full-wrap SKS , you鈥檒l never have to worry about road spray or unsightly stains again.
Lezyne Alloy Floor Drive
We鈥檝e broken more than a few chintzy floor pumps, which is why we love the CNC-machined aluminum, oversize gauge, and burly, replaceable adapter on Lezyne鈥檚 . It鈥檚 the most reliable pump we鈥檝e found.
Timbuk2 Especial Viaje
More than a bike bag, the Timbuk2 can go from rack duty to backpack, thanks to a molded rear panel and a stow flap for shoulder straps. The laptop pocket inside is waterproof, and the bag stands up on its own for easy loading.
Nonetheless Garments Dispatch Rider Slim Pants
Made in Chicago, Nonetheless Garments鈥 are surprisingly high-performance (stretchy wool-and-recycled-polyester fabric, gripper waist, water-resistant finish), considering it looks good enough to pair with a sport coat.