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Ladies, want to know how to choose your mountain bike clothing to ride in comfort? Jersey, shorts, shorts... opting for an outfit adapted to the female morphology is the solution. To help you see it more clearly, Ekoï offers you a tour of women's mountain bike clothing. Let's go!
1. The mountain bike jersey
This is the main garment for dressing the upper body. There are different types of cycling jerseys in the women's ranges. Your choice will have to be made according to the mountain bike discipline you practice.
Cross-country competitors will gravitate toward a lightweight, form-fitting road bike jersey that best fits a woman's curves to meet the physical demands of XC racing.
Hikers and all-mountain riders will also choose a short-sleeved, rather slim-fitting jersey that is also versatile. Flat seams, a V-neck, and an integrated goggle cleaning system will ensure maximum comfort.
The women who love to ride will also want to wear this shirt
Lovers of more extreme and engaging disciplines, such as enduro and downhill, will favor a looser fit and more robust fabric. A long-sleeved, loose-fitting mountain bike jersey worn over elbow pads and a back brace will provide better skin protection from scratches in the event of a fall.
2. The technical undergarment
Long hours of riding can be especially taxing, especially if the terrain is technical and the up and down profiles are strung together.
Wearing a sleeveless or tank top undergarment thus proves essential to drain sweat and stay dry during the effort. It is worn like a second skin under the mountain bike t-shirt. In winter, the long sleeve baselayer, in addition to providing a breathable function, provides the thermal insulation needed to keep you warm.
3. The thermal jacket
When temperatures plummet, the thermal jacket acts as a shield against the cold. Used in addition to technical underwear and a mountain bike jersey, this water-repellent third layer provides warmth and waterproofing to handle light rain. Choose a mountain bike jacket that's stylish and tailored to a woman's body type to feel comfortable while riding.
4. The cycling shorts
The cycling shorts are frequently worn for cross-country rides where female riders are primarily focused on performance. It is also an ideal women's mountain bike garment if you want to spend several hours in the saddle on a ride. It features a breathable and stretchy lycra fabric with a chamois and siliconized thigh bands to stay in place.
Brands today offer Mountain Bike Shorts specifically designed to respect the ladies' bodies. So be sure to choose an ergonomic gel skin designed for the female anatomy to optimize comfort while pedaling. Essential for absorbing the repeated impacts unique to mountain biking! Plus, with their close-fitting cut, the shorts offer a stylish fit while highlighting the figure.
5. The mountain bike short
The mountain bike shorts offer a more casual look, prized by downhillers and enduro riders. Those who practice all mountain also appreciate it. It features zippered pockets and vents on the inner thighs.
A short, lightweight short is a good option for less engaging disciplines, as it provides better airflow. At the waist, a scratch or micrometric buckle adjustment system allows for the best fit of the MTB shorts. At the back, an elastic band ensures greater freedom of movement to perform tricks with confidence.
In enduro and downhill, thicker, reinforced long shorts will provide more protection for your legs and cover your knee pads.
6. The mountain bike pants
Bike pants are a mountain bike garment that has a place in the mountain biker's wardrobe. Many of them prefer them to mountain bike shorts or shorts for the sake of safety. If it is warmer in summer, it nevertheless has the merit of protecting the legs from mud, dust and pebble jets. Made from abrasion-resistant materials, mountain bike pants are reinforced at the knees and have ventilated areas to allow air to circulate.
In winter, the rain pants provide welcome warmth and their waterproof membrane keeps out showers. Movement remains fluid thanks to mesh panels that make it both stretchy and tapered to maintain pedaling efficiency. These mountain bike pants follow the feminine form while giving a true rider look.
7. The bike bra
This is a must-have piece for women cyclists. When you ride a mountain bike, you ride on unstable terrain. Multiple obstacles (roots, rocks, holes, bumps) put your breasts to the test. Wearing a bike bra thus allows you to properly hold your chest, without compressing it for all that, in order to avoid the trauma generated by these intense and regular vibrations.
8. Other women's mountain bike clothing
To complete your mountain bike outfit, don't miss out on MTB socks and shoes, gloves, goggles and, of course, a mountain bike helmet.
Take advantage of this opportunity to match your clothes, your suspended mountain bike and your accessories for a harmonious look that looks great! There is a farandole of feminine colors, or neutral for those who prefer, with designs adapted to your morphology. Go for it!
