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THE CANNONDALE Trail SL Woman’s 3 (RRP £749.99) is a hard tail ideal for those progressing from beginner to MTB enthusiast. Featuring tech from upper end sibling Flash, the frame is light (1,600g) with 6061 alu tubing and mechanical forming allowing complex shaping and over sizing at stressed points. It also sports female-specific geometry, accounting for shorter torsos and longer legs, shorter reach brake levers women’s specific saddle and more. Charge’s Hob (RRP £499.99) is a single speed urban bike, fixed or free wheel, with a steel Mixte frame. It’s a skirt friendly version of the Charge Plug. Sugoi’s Evolution Jersey for roadies (RRP £49.99) is a brand new contoured fit jersey for the female road enthusiast, while the Evolution Short (RRP £59.99) is a highly evolved performance short.
Madison
MADISON’S COMPREHENSIVE clothing line-up features garments for women whether they’re on the road, mountain biking or commuting. The Flux all-mountain short sleeve jersey has been built tough to withstand the rigours of the discipline. It uses a strong and durable fast wicking main body fabric providing the blend of strength and comfort, backed with contrast mesh panels for increased airflow. For commuters and roadies, the Skye
and Echelon Mitts are both new additions to the range. The former is built for high performance with a soft Amara palm, carefully placed foam padding and
Windwave
THE TIGHT fit short sleeve Force jersey designed for woman is made of ComfortDry fabric, which has a special finish that results in moisture transportation, quickly dissipating moisture for faster evaporation. As well as a full length reversed zipper, the jersey has Lycra stretch binding on the sleeves and bottom together with four back pockets (one with a zipp). GirlTech Shorts, made of 240-gram
lycra material, has a specific design for woman. Premium performance padding comes with silverplus anti-bacterial protection, while comfort is taken care of with a flat stitched seam and ten- panel composition. Extra comfortable grippers with silicon design keep the
Odlo
ODLO’S COLLECTION has been significantly expanded to offer brighter colours with eye-catching designs, not least in the Body Soul (RRP £110). Also fresh for this year’s summer
For MTBers, the Ruby Jersey (RRP £39.99) makes use fresh, progressive styling, designed into a comfortable semi fitted Women’s jersey. The Ruby Short (RRP £59.99) features comfortable fit and lightweight form, with durable double needle stitching, functional back pocket accompanying two comfortable front pockets and a seamless crotch gusset to eliminate saddle hooking and bulk. Cannondale’s helmet line includes women-specific Radius (RRP £39.99) for the MTB and urban markets, and the Teramo (RRP £69.99) squarely pitched at the road sector. 01202 732288
season are Odlo’s mid-layer stand-up collar tops, Sign and Asphalt (both RRP £70), available for men and women in a variety of bright, up to date colours. The ladies version of the Asphalt comes in fashionable Flame Pink. The ladies’ race and performance
lines predominantly feature vertical stripes while the casual Active line offers a technical-style floral print for women. The Odlo range also has a unique selection of highly functional seat paddings. ODLO’s activity- control-system allows cyclists to choose the right padding for their needs, depending on their activity level and ride time. Three types are available according to the type and
Lusso
a lycra/mesh backing with hook and loop closure on the wrist allowing for maximum breathability. The Echelon is pitched a simpler
offering, with a Terry loop brow wipe to mop away sweat and tears. Find out more directly from the firm at the offical clothing website
www.madison.cc or on the number below. 01908 326000
BRITISH-MADE LUSSO’S Ladyline is, yes, a line-up of products for ladies, including the Cooltech short sleeve jersey. Made from Cooltech fabric it wicks away moisture and is well ventilated too, plus it features two rear pockets (one zipped) and flat seams for comfort. It is available in two colours and retails around £35. Also up from Lusso’s female range
are the Carbon Bib Shorts, featuring Resistex carbon fabric. The material speeds up the evaporation process of perspiration, says Lusso, keeping colour and lower in the acid build up which improves circulation. There’s also a gillet which comes in a number of colours and is uber light
Zyro
short in place and RRP is £59.95. For mild conditions the Primavera lightweight windproof and water- repellent jacket and vest are ideal, both made of the same thin laminated Polyester that stretch properties and a breathable microporous membrane. 023 9250 5320
ALTURA’S SUMMER women’s range includes the Spin three-quarter length short, ideal for the bike or gym (RRP £34.99). The Aubergine Night Vision Jacket in the winter range now moves in to the Transformer windproof. The Synergy range is designed for performance, cut to fit in the riding position. The short sleeve jersey and stretch shorts (£49.99), with matching gel padded gloves at £19.99. The Spirit short sleeve and sleeveless jerseys, both £29.99, have a slightly looser fit for leisure riders. For the trail the Women’s Quantum X baggy combines hard-wearing durable panels and stretch fabrics on the outer short. Abus’ Arica (£39.99) is an all-rounder with 14
at just 86 grams. The Short Sleeve Silverplus T-Shirt’s main properties are its micro fibre and a silverplus antibacterial coating on the fabric which helps evaporation and curtails pesky odours. 0161 724 5222
duration of the load they will bear.
www.odlo.com
cooling air vents and Camelbak’s Luxe pack is a women’s-specific narrow- gauge product for £79.99. Prologo’s Nago Evo DEA (£119.99)
is also female-focused, while Tifosi’s lady offerings include the Slip (£49.99), Wisp (£49.99) and Altar (£49.99). 01845 521700
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