Epinions Recent Reviews for dlru

Salomon 900 Hoodie - A Great Softshell Hoodie!

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:26:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - First of all, I need to admit that I have a slight addiction to jackets, and I have a quiver of them because it seems like I need a jacket for every potential weather condition for each season. I have owned the Salomon 900 Hoodie for about...

Pearl Izumi Wind Shoe Covers - Aerodynamic and Keep Your Shoes Clean

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:26:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I purchased my pearl izumi shoe covers last spring, and have been thrilled with this purchase. I purchased them at the recommendatinon of my husband because they were in a $10 sale bin at a bike shop (apparently size "small" wasn't a popular...

Swiss Army Victorinox Field Watch - A Great Affordable Watch

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:50:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - The Swiss Army field watch is a "promotional" watch made by Victorinox to be sold to corporate markets (typically as promotional gifts). According to the Swiss Army website at www.swissarmypromoproducts.com
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the watch costs $130. It...

NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate - Mega Pack Is Best "Whey" To Buy It

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:34:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I use whey protein for my morning protein shakes, and I frequently use NOW whey protein isolate (100% pure). I recently bought the Mega Pack, which is a 10 pound package of whey protein. It is a HUGE bag for a very low cost!To start...

GU Energy Gel Espresso Love - A Boost of Energy and Wakes You Up

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:30:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I recently tried the Gu Sport Energy Gel "Espresso Love" flavor. The GU Chocolate Espresso flavor is now one of my favorites, but you just need to be careful about eating it late in the afternoon/early evening if you are sensitive to caffeine...

Gu Chocolate Outrage - Outrageously Delicious

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:16:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I recently decided to try out Gu Sport Energy Gel Chocolate Outrage. Not only does this stuff work great, but I was completely blown away by the flavor. The name is absolutely correct -it is outrageously chocolately (but in a good way, and it...

Pearl Izumi Fleece Bicycle Arm Warmers - Toasty Warm for those Cool Days

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:59:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I have owned my Pearl Izumi Therma Fleece Arm Warmers for several years, and I absolutely love them. They are an essential item for cycling in the fall and spring when the weather is cooler and unpredictable. First of all, to start...

Hammer Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate - A great source of protein

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:56:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I have been using whey protein for my protein shakes for several months, and recently purchased Hammer Nutrition Whey Protein Powder. In the past, I have used NOW whey protein isolate (100% pure).There are a LOT of choices of whey protein...

Pearl Izumi Fleece Knee Warmers - A "Must Have" For Spring and Fall Cycling

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:05:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I have owned my Pearl Izumi Therma Fleece Knee Warmers for about eight years, and I have found that they are an essential item for cycling in the fall and spring when the weather is cooler (and unpredictable). First of all, to start with...

Power Bars Cookies n' Cream - My New Favorite Flavor!

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:20:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - My spouse and I have been eating Power Bars for years, and recently discovered the "cookies n' cream" flavor which quickly became our new favorite flavor (previously, my husband's favorite flavor was "chocolate brownie" and my favorite flavor was...

Hammer Gel Single Serving Espresso Flavor - Delicious, Caffeine and Great Energy

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:21:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - For anybody looking for a product to stay fueled during sports activities, Hammer Gel is a great choice. It is a concentrated carbohydrate product that doesn't contain any refined, simple sugars or artificial colors or sweeteners. Hammer Gel...

Thule Echelon Bike Rack - A Great Roof Rack for Bikes

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:12:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I've owned the Thule Echelon Rooftop bike rack for over two years, and it is great roof rack. I installed it on my mid-size sedan, and although I am rather short, it has been easy to work because I stand inside the driver/passenger door to operate...

Specialized BG Pro Carbon Road Shoe - Lightweight, Comfortable and Affordable

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:10:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I decided to purchase the Specialized BG Pro Carbon Women's Road Bike Shoe in order to replace a pair of very worn and old Sidi cycling shoes. This is the "highest-end" cycling shoe that Specialized makes for women. After looking at a variety...

P90X - It REALLY works in 90 days

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:11:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I decided to try out P90X last winter after a friend told me about it. He described it as a "very intense" exercise program that "would get me ripped." He also told me that I would get a six pack in my stomach. I...

Hammer Gel - A Great Product to Keep You Fueled Properly

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:23:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I have been using Hammer Gel for several years while cycling, and it is great product for staying fueled. The nutrition information on Hammer Gel can be found on Hammer Nutrition's (the company that makes Hammer Gel) website, which is...

Suunto T3c Heartrate Monitor - Everything You Need and More

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:59:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - My husband purchased me this Suunto T3c heartrate monitor several months ago, and I absolutely love it. I must admit, however, that it was not love at first use. It took a few uses to fully understand how to switch between some of the modes...

Self-Coiling Garden Hose - Do Not Waste Your Money

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:27:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I was really excited when I purchased a self-coiling garden hose, as I believed that I would no longer have to struggle with all of the problems associated with typical garden hoses (crimps, tangled hoses, constantly recoiling the hoses). ...

A "Must Have" for Hammer Gel

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:54:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - For anybody who likes to use Hammer Gel during their bike rides, the Hammer Gel serving flask is a "must have" item. For those of you who are not familiar with Hammer Gel, it is a sports gel (with a syrup consistency) that provides fuel before and...

Park BBQ-3 Barbeque Tool Set - A Great Gift for Cyclists

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:29:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I recently bought the Park BBQ-3 Barbeque Tool Set as a "thank you" present for a friend who cycles, and it was a great gift. My husband had seen it at a local bike shop approximately a year ago, and it apparently stuck out in his mind as a unique...

Magic Bullet - Adequate but not Great

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:10:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - When I ordered this blender, I had hoped that my search for a mighty blender would finally be over. I had high expectations for this blender based on the Magic Bullet website, as well as some other reviews. Unfortunately, it is not all that...

Michelin Krylion Carbon Road Tires - A Great Training and Recreational Tire

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:10:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - My spouse and I use the Michelin Krylion Carbon Road Tires on our training wheels, and they have worked great. The Michelin Krylion Carbon Road tires are an extremely durable tire for a low price. The center tread is reinforced with carbon,...

Fizik Arione Wing Flex - A Great Saddle for Men and Women

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:37:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I recently purchased the Fizik Arione saddle because my other saddle (a Fizik Vitesse) needed to be retired. I bought it on ebay for about $90 (including shipping), which was the best deal online that I could find. I am using the saddle on a...

A Great Coffee Maker for Stovetop

Sun, 10 May 2009 09:39:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I recently purchased this 10 cup Bialetti espresso maker (to replace a smaller 6 cup espresso maker that broke), and it is working great. For those of you who haven't used stovetop espresso makers, they are fantastic. I actually use...

A great bar for a quick snack

Tue, 5 May 2009 22:47:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - I have been eating the South Beach Meal Replacement Bars for a few years, and they are great when you don't have time for breakfast (or need something to eat quickly). The chocolate crisp is easily my favorite flavor -- it sort of reminds me...

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van - I'm a minivan convert

Tue, 5 May 2009 21:06:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlru - My spouse and I always said that we would never buy a minivan, but we recently purchased a 2009 Dodge Caravan cargo van (obviously, we don't have children because there aren't any back seats). We actually bought this vehicle to carry stuff around...