Biking gear for girls: The hottest biking gear for women
by: Shenni Bubb
Posted on: Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 at 10:38 am by: Shenni Bubb
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Women make up a larger piece of the cycling pie than ever before. Fit, race ready women are fast pulling out to the front of the cycling pack, and cycling companies are struggling to keep up and provide these cycling sirens with the gender specific products they demand.
Whether it is helmets, all weather gear, or the cycle itself, women have more options than ever before when it comes to outfitting themselves with the latest road and race ready gear. Here are some products that really cruise.
Women’s biking jerseys
Nike Sphere Race Hoody Jerseys are an excellent piece of attire to start off with. The jerseys incorporate a mix of light and mid weight thermal fabrics, which provide excellent protection from the harsh cold of winter weather. The jerseys incorporate thumb loops, which assist in easy layering and the hoody has two deep pockets for storage of essentials. With reflective materials on pockets and forearms, one can be sure to be visible on even the darkest roads. This jersey is both safe and stylish, and at only $79.99, it’s certainly a value for the money.
Biking helmets
The Trek Vapor is specifically designed for women and is an excellent little entry-level helmet. Strong and safe the Vapor incorporates Treks Hard Cote shell system, which offers superior exterior and interior reinforcements, creating a helmet that is both light, and extremely rugged. The Vapor also utilizes the Ziptite universal fit system that makes on the fly adjustments a breeze. Men’s helmets most often feel clunky and ill-fitted, which is why the Vapor offers such a blessed alternative to head protection, and at a mere $49.95, your wallet won’t feel like it narrowly survived a crash either.
Saddles
The Bontrager Satellite Elite saddle is a godsend for many women, Specifically designed with the female body in mind the Elite tailored to a woman’s needs, much softer and forgiving than the hard, no frill men’s race saddles that were the only option for as long as anyone can remember. The Elite also boasts an impressive integrated saddle storage system. You’ll pedal stress free knowing your cell phone, wallet, keys and personal items are stored away safely in the seat. This saddle is comfortable as well as durable, fits all seat posts, and for the small cost of $39.95 you will be smiling wide knowing you have everything you need at your fingertips.
Shoes
Discomfort should never be allowed to detract from a woman’s cycling performance, and with that in mind the Nike Altea 11 Plus Women’s shoes are the perfect shoe for the serious cyclist. These shoes are comfortable, sleek, and specifically designed for the woman who is serious about high performance cycling. Fashioned out of Lightweight Teijin synthetic leather, the shoe utilizes a narrower heel, lower instep, and can be custom adjusted for fit. The shoe retails for $119.99 and is worth every penny.
Bike shorts
The Nike Elite women’s bike shorts are crafted from nylon spandex, which sports an excellent and extremely reliable compression and a strong recovery. Being hydrophobic in design, the Elite wicks moisture away form the body, leaving the body comfortable, and irritation to an absolute minimum, even in damp weather.
Side panels of micro polyester give the Elite bike shorts excellent ventilation thanks to the utilization of moisture management fiber technology and an elasticized waist assists in comfort as well as ease in fit. Pick up these sleek shorts for $119.99.
There’s certainly a great range of cycling attire and accessories for the sporty woman. The fraction of time and effort it takes to hunt them down will pay off greatly down the road.
