| In the past, cycling gear selection for
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| | colors ranging from sky blue to radiant
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| the average rider was limited. Cyclists
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| | red. For women, some vests offer a
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| were restricted to choosing from the same
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| | tailored fit for a more fashionable look
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| colors and overall designs. Making a
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| | and can easily be worn on or off the
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| fashion statement wasn't even considered
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| | bike.
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| when designing cycling shorts and
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| | Shorts and bottoms:
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| jerseys. But now, more and more cyclists
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| | Cycling shorts all need to have some
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| are demanding variety in their cycling
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| | basic elements. The construction and
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| attire. Today's cyclist looks for designs
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| | finish of a cycling short must be
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| and colors that reflect their own unique
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| | stressed to provide ultimate comfort for
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| styles and at the same time maintains
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| | a long ride. A high cut waist in the back
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| their comfort and safety level when
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| | offers protection and coverage, and a low
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| riding. Cycling gear designers have heard
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| | cut waist in the front allows for more
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| cyclists' calls and are now making
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| | rider comfort while leaning forward.
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| cycling apparel that is not only more
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| | There are advanced fabrics available such
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| fashionable, but adds a level of safety
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| | as Leather with LYCRA(R), which provide
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| not encountered before.
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| | road rash protection from the leather
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| Jerseys and tops:
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| | while maintaining the stretch of
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| Collegiate cyclists wear their school
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| | traditional Lycra shorts. Ultimately, the
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| colors. Pro cyclists wear their sponsors'
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| | choice of which cycling short to wear is
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| logos. But what about those cyclists who
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| | a highly personalized one due to
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| fit into neither of these categories?
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| | different body shapes and sizes. The
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| There is now a plethora of styles and
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| | important thing to remember is that
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| designs for cyclists to pick from.
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| | comfort and protection need to be part of
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| Jerseys are now printed with everything
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| | the buying decision.
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| from pop icons to replica Tour de France
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| | Accessories:
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| team jerseys. Women are now given the
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| | Eye wear and eye protection are essential
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| choice of more feminine graphics and
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| | while biking. Protection from light,
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| colors. Vests have also become a popular
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| | glare and road debris help the cyclist
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| item for cyclists who want fashion,
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| | concentrate on what's most important,
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| comfort, and protection. Vests are handy
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| | safety. Some sunglasses have polarized
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| for cyclists who need some additional
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| | lenses that help reduce glare and come in
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| core warmth in the colder months with
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| | a wide range of lens colors which one can
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| less bulk. A well designed vest may have
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| | pick from based on his or her particular
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| zippered hand and chest pockets with the
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| | needs. Other accessories include bicycle
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| shells being made from nylon or
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| | computers to track time, distance, speed
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| micro-fiber. Laminated wind blocking
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| | and heart rate. Cyclists can also get
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| breathable type fabrics are also becoming
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| | some additional warmth in the cold month
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| more popular. They come in a variety of
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| | by wearing arm and leg warmers.
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