Archive for May, 2010
7 Reasons you need REVERSE GEAR
We have compiled seven good reasons why REVERSE GEAR TM is different from other “active wear” and specifically suited for your recumbent-riding experience …
1. If your bike is more comfortable, your clothing should be too!
You ride a ‘bent because the seat is more comfortable. However, the angle of your body changes in this position. This is why your jersey should be different too. REVERSE GEAR TM jerseys have no tails to sit on (eliminating that strangled feeling). We have also cut the neck and shoulders differently so they sit better on your body while ‘sitting back’ and enjoying the ride.
2. You don’t ride on a saddle, so you don’t need a thick chamois to protect you
You do however need some special padding in your recumbent shorts. Our unique ‘bent-liner TM covers the seams and extends down the legs too. It not only keeps the shorts from riding up the back but also prevents chafing. The special thin, soft, absorbent fabric used in the ‘bent-liner TM keeps you drier in sensitive areas. Comfort is everything on a long - or a short - ride!
3. Don’t lose things while riding
When you ride, you need to keep your valuables (e.g. keys, money, cell phones, food) close and accessible. If you go to a shop or café, you need to take them with you. Secure - in REVERSE GEAR TM zippered pockets, they are right where you need them and can reach them easily. When you leave your cycle, they go with you. And if the pockets are zipped, they cannot fall out. More than 50% of surveyed recumbent riders have lost something from a pocket. Don’t let it happen to you!
4. Be cool and look good!
All of our recumbent clothing is made from technical sports fabrics. Some designs use body-mapping with mesh or special non-absorbent technical fabrics. When you work up a sweat these fabrics will either wick it away or allow it to evaporate more easily. This leaves you more comfortable for hours. Both our standard cycling jerseys and our more relaxed casual line will look better – while you are riding and when you stop for coffee or tea!
5. Zippers don’t scratch
If you turn a garment inside out you will see that the zippers on the pockets are not visible. This means that you won’t be irritated by them while you are riding. We personally like to go on long rides and want REVERSE GEAR TM to be comfortable for the whole day. We don’t ask you to surrender comfort for function.
6. A variety of styles and sizes for everyone
When we attended cycle rallies and races, we discovered that recumbent riders come in all sizes and shapes. So we have created a variety of styles, cuts and fits from classic body-hugging jerseys to loose fitting casual tops. We even designed fashionable tops that you can wear to the market or café or just for a walk (see Café Olé and Citrus Market). And some styles come in sleeveless, short-sleeve and long-sleeve. But we did not sacrifice function in any of them. Zippered pockets are featured on all of our tops. Some are on the front (easy to reach) and others are on the side (less visible). So pick your style / size from XS to XXXL.
7. Weather resistant features
The recumbent position exposes your legs to the elements differently. Our longs are designed with that in mind. The fronts have panels of special weather-resistant fabrics to keep your legs drier and also warmer in rain and/or wind. But because the recumbent position takes you closer to the road, the back has similar technical qualities to keep your bottom warmer when there is cooler weather or road splash.
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