As much as we love cycling, we would be the first to admit that sitting on a bike for a couple of hours can make one uncomfortable. Fortunately, we offer clothing, footwear, and accessories to improve the experience. And nothing improves the experience more than quality cycling shorts.
For years cyclists wore itchy wool shorts on the bike, not particularly comfortable, but better than street clothes for riding. Then, in 1974, Maurizio Castelli discovered a new material being used in the fashion houses of Milan. Lycra would prove to be the perfect fabric for cycling shorts. Since that time, countless hours of research and development have gone into making you more comfortable. High quality shorts now offer 8 or 10 ergonomically cut lycra panels for the best possible fit. Fabrics include compression characteristics that have proven effective in decreasing muscle fatigue. The latest generation of synthetic chamois feature multi-density padding that will take your comfort to a new level. We offer lycra shorts by Pearl Izumi, Castelli, Shebeest and Descente and Baggies by Pearl Izumi and Fox . Don’t wait to try cycling specific shorts, your naughty bits will thank you.
In our climate, heat and humidity play a major role in performance. Remaining
cool and comfortable while giving it everything you’ve got is the key to staying
fresh in the saddle. Today’s Hi-Tech fabrics do an excellent job of wicking
moisture away from your skin and moving it to the outer surface of the garment
where evaporation helps cool the body. The days of riding around in a old
T-shirt are long gone. Extra long zippers and rear pockets are other
important features found on most cycling jerseys. We carry jerseys for men and
women in styles appreciated by roadies and mountain bikers. We offer jerseys by
Castelli, Descente, Fox, Shebeest and
Dakine.
Protecting your skull doesn’t mean a hot heavy mushroom style helmet anymore.
GIRO
has led the way in R&D for the past decade. Now there is
a wide selection of helmets that offer larger cooling vents, lighter weight and
Formula One design cues. For road bikers the Giro Pneumo reigns supreme
with wind tunnel tested vents and an
interior roll cage. The new FOX Flux gives mountain bikers the first lightweight
helmet specifically designed for the rigors of off-road riding . The Bell Influx
is perfect for someone looking for the one helmet that is equally at home on
road or trail.
Cycling specific footwear with its super stiff soles and a
clipless pedal system increase power output and co
mfort more than
any
upgrade. We offer cycling shoes for men and women by
Nike
, Pearl Izumi and Shimano.
We are proud to offer the only truly Italian made cycling shoe available in
the U.S. SIDI. The Signori
family has been creating the best-fitting cycling shoes available since 1960. No
doubt, Sidi enjoys the strongest customer loyalty in the bike industry.
All of our
shoes feature stiff soles for great power transfer and specially designed
insoles that accept a cleat. Some shoes are exceptionally lightweight, while
others recess the cleat in the shoe to aid in walking when off the bike.
Shimano pedals feature spring loaded release that
allow you to go from fully locked in to completely released in a moments notice.
Based on your needs, we can recommend the right shoe/pedal combination to get
you up to speed.
Winter weather brings a new set of concerns for the hardy cyclist. Wicking moisture away from the skin is imperative during cold rides. We recommend adding base layers and arm warmers to your upper body, and cycling tights anytime temperatures fall below 60 F. If you want to continue riding in falling temps, add a thermal middle layer and breathable, windproof outer layers as well as full-fingered gloves, shoe covers and a balaclava. Everything you need is available from us and we are happy to take the time to find the gear to keep you warm and dry.
Eyewear is Safety Equipment! Always protect your eyes when riding. Modern sports glasses are ANSI approved for impact protection and UV light transmission. Interchangeable lens are available for every light condition. We offer cycling specific eyewear from OAKLEY and TIFOSI.
