Archive for October, 2014
VELO VISION reviews REVERSE GEAR
“Does it ride as well as it looks?” Peter Eland asks and answers that question about Reverse Gear in Issue 47 of VELO VISION magazine. Click here to read the full article.
We sent Peter the Ironbark shorts and Phoenix Long-Sleeve jersey that he sports in the photos and writes about.
This is what he had to say about the shorts: “the ‘recumbent-specific’ aspect is that they’re not encumbered with a bulky, awkward pad like most cycle shorts. Instead they just fit snugly around you as shorts should, with a nice quality fabric and feel.”
And he thought the long-sleeve Phoenix jersey was “rather lovely” too, saying that: “The full-length zip makes it easy to get on and off, and it”s made from a very open, lightweight material which feels cool against the skin. Zips are neatly sewn in, the back is completely seam-free where you sit on it.” [Editor’s note: the front is also seam-free where the pockets are attached, so there is no chafing from seams.]
He continues to say: “There are two zip pockets at the front for keys, some cash and a card perhaps, and it wasn’t uncomfortable with the weight of a mobile phone in there too. This is the key recumbent feature: almost any other jersey you buy will have the pockets on the back where you’ll be sitting on the seams uncomfortably.
But the pockets aren’t my favourite thing about this top. That goes to the yellow band across the shoulders and down the sleeves. It’s brilliant for visibility as you indictae a turn.” The photos in the article clearly show this feature.
Peter concluded hs review with: “Overall I was pleasantly impressed with this Reverse Gear outfit. If you’re finding conventional cycle gear just too compromised while riding laid back, give it a try!”
Thanks Peter. We hope this is encouragement for new riders to try - and to get the benefits from - recumbent-specific gear. At Reverse Gear our designs are engineered for the ‘laid back’ experience of recumbents with lower necklines and straight hemlines, in addition to front or side pockets which are zipped to prevent your valuables from falling out.
Recumbent Cycle-Con comes north to Chicago
Reverse Gear is disappointed that we will not be attending this year - as we were sponsors of the first two events in California. However we offer our continuing full support to Recumbent Cycle-Con (RCC) presented by Recumbent & Tandem Rider Magazine. We hope that many of you will get a chance to visit the trade show and expo in its new northern location - whether you are involved in the recumbent and/or adaptive sports industry, or are a member of the riding public. There is something for everyone!
This year Recumbent Cycle-Con 2014 with Adaptive Cycling Fair will be held at the DuPage Expo Center in St. Charles, Illinois (3o miles west of Chicago) - on October 10, 11, 12, 2014. With many large recumbent shops and events in the mid-west, we think this is an excellent location to offer the benefits of this unique recumbent-specific event.
If you are a member of the riding public, you can meet technicians, engineers and designers from the major manufacturers. You can attend hands-on seminars, demonstrations and training sessions. Or just visit the booths to see some of the latest equipment and take it out for a demo ride.
We hope everyone has a great time at the Recumbent Cycle-Con 2014 with Adaptive Cycling Fair this year. Click here for registration details and schedule.
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