Loving the snow cat jacket .. just not the white! Not so practical for MTBing but again that's just my opinion! Shame I can't afford it, oh well just starry jersey please.
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MTB Clothing for Women?
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Posted 4 months ago #
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Mmm, looks nice - but only up to a large? No "real woman" sizes?
Wonder why most cycle clothing designers think women over a size 14 don't cycle?Posted 4 months ago # -
@Lady Gresley, I'm pretty sure I can speak for Anna when I say she wanted larger sizing but the Italian factory had different ideas
This is all a learning curve for her and I know her summer range will have a greater range of sizesPosted 4 months ago # -
Oh dear if it's italian companies then a large will be an 8 a la Castelli clothing. Not so sure now :-/
Not kidding bought a Castelli jersey from wiggle and a Large wouldn't fit me and I'm a 10. I'm not larger (well no top anyway!!) however it does annoy not being able to find decent flattering kit. As for fiding decent shorts not a cat in hell's chance I now unfortunately just ride in shorts that are comfortable but certainly aren't flattering. Luckily Mr MC can see past the short cut!Posted 4 months ago # -
Maybe worth a look in Decathlon if there's one near you. My OH bought some of their womens specific padded 3/4's in a sale and reckons they're very nearly as comfy as some of her shorts that cost 6 times as much! She went back and bought a couple of mid-weight base layers that she also really likes - reckons they're warm and wick really well, and she reckons they don't look too "nutty" (I can't comment on that tho
)Over the years, I've also had padded shorts, shoes, gloves and soft shell bike jackets from Decath. Sure, some of it definately hasn't lasted as long as my Gore stuff, but it's very good for the money. (better than a lot of Endura stuff IME).
p.s. some of the Dare2b stuff (like their jackets and outer shorts of baggies) are good, but i recommend trying their padded shorts first - we had a right laugh at the undershorts that came with the d2b baggies I bought (imagine a toddler running around bow-legged in a heavily soiled nappy and you get the picture
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Posted 4 months ago # -
I have some brand new Polaris padded undershorts still with labels on and unworn if interested drop mea line, email in profile.
Posted 4 months ago # -
I don't really want a brand that just ticks boxes, like yeah, it's good stuff....I want a brand that people like looking at and being part of because it's passionate.
Yes, but it has to work too so for me that means keeping me dry and warm. I've had too many rides spoilt because of 'wrong clothing' so, for me, Gore Bike Wear all the way. Nowt wrong with stealth black either.
Posted 4 months ago # -
if there any use i have some kona long sleve riding tops brought in error there a ladies large about a 16" i payed £10 each so up for the same price(plus post)
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