Hi X,

Quick follow-up on the Leaderboard you just gained access to.

I'll show you exactly how it stops you from overpaying for gear.

I bought the MAAP Cargo Alt bib shorts. They cost me $280.

I also bought a set of YKYW bib shorts. They cost me $35.

Both bought with my own money - not sponsored by either company.

Maybe it's not surprising that the MAAP bib shorts are better overall.

But not by as much as you might think!

The YKYW bib shorts are about:

✅ 90% as comfortable
✅ 90% as durable
✅ Same chamois padding quality
✅ Same fit and stay-put grippers

All of that... for about 10% of the price of the MAAP bib shorts.

I own about 20 cycling bib shorts.

And the YKYW bibs sit right at the top of my Leaderboard.

You don't need to spend $200+ on bib shorts to get pro-level performance.

The $30-$50 range has incredible options that deliver nearly the same comfort and durability as the premium brands.

The Cycling Gear Leaderboard shows you which budget options actually deliver.

Mike

PS: Got any cycling gear recommendations you want me to test? Hit reply and let me know - I review what the community asks for.