Comments on: “Real” Women and What We Want from Cycling Gear

By: coal crusher

coal crusher — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:54:37 +0000

some days I want to be cute and pink

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:50:12 +0000

I want exactly what Meghan D wants! I’m not a size 6, in fact, I’m twice that but I’m a strong rider and I love to do big distances. I want a jersey that doesn’t ride up on my waist! Why do they all have elastic at the bottom – blah! I’d love a vest with an hourglass shape. To fit a vest over my boobs just adds like 15 pounds and the excess fabric flaps in the wind – dumb! I have about 4 vests at home that are ill fitting (and I never wear them)! Lastly, I want shorts with a great chamois and comfortable elastic around the legs.

By: kath

kath — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:07:43 +0000

I was all excited to see this post – then realised it’s already a year old. Nothing’s changing fast I guess.
Longer jerseys – I thought I must be longer than average but every second woman wants this.
Pockets that are large enough and low enough to get your hand into.
No elastic at the bottom – it’ll just end up at my waist.
Anyone selling online should include length in their sizing chart.

By: Kim M

Kim M — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:03:22 +0000

First and foremost, I want shit to feel and look good. I HATE pastels and froo froo colors. I want to look good riding solo, in a pack of women, or with a pack of testosterone driven males. I want gear to look as flattering on me as it does on any man. I want to start seeing wicked fun colors and color schemes. I don’t want to have to feel like I’m settling for my bike and gear. Guys don’t settle, why should I have to (and I’m not on a man hating tirade here). I want options; options in color, sizing, and look without being laughed off the floor of a shop or discussion. I’m 5’2 between 110/115lbs, it’s hard to find correct sizing and MINIMAL options in general. Fitting into men’s items is not even a realistic option. Companies have come a long way, but I think they still being too timid on challenging boundaries, GET CREATIVE COMPANIES and they will come!! Look at the running/fitness shoe industry, I’ve heard many men complain that women have more and better options with color and sizing, get with the program WSD cycling folks.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:21:35 +0000

All I want is LONGER jersey’s (especially in the front) for women. They are almost ALL cut way too short.

By: Marlena

Marlena — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:49:26 +0000

Stumbled on this web-site and feel like i’ve found some kindred spirits – boo to pastel coloured cycling gear for the ladies and yay to bold colours and designs that actually fit. I’m just about to hit the buy button on the Rapha site – clothing that fits and looks “the business” – yep… i’d pay (and am about to) big bucks for that.

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By: Jessica S.

Jessica S. — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:36:12 +0000

I like pink, but my friend’s the opposite. This is her open letter to the manufacturers, it’s hilarious.

http://passthatatlas.blogspot.com/2009/05/through-tulips.html

She also raises a price issue. The options are out there, but theyre expensive.

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By: KFC

KFC — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:35:17 +0000

Really interesting debate. Going to add something that may be controversial. I dont think the choice for guys is great either. Certainly in the UK, and even in the biggest bike shops, colour choice for the guys is usually limited to single colour blocks. Mainly black or hi vis, at a push red or blue too. Even in bike shops, with guys stuff you still have to navigate the same fashion vs function minefield to find something you can actually ride in.

My personal bike clothing view? I won’t go anywhere near girly, and look at mens small sizes instead, which fit me fine. I want functional and distinctive. I rarely find anything worth paying for, so ride mainly in old faithful kit I’ve picked up from other sports (e.g. rowing), and freebies, cast offs or bargain bin specials.