If you’ve been mountain biking for as long as I have, you’ve almost certainly owned Camelbak MULE at some point. This old standby was one of the original mountain bike hydration packs and much beloved by many. Now the Camelbak MULE has been completely redesigned and updated for modern mountain bikers. There are a couple … Read more
It can be tough to find women’s mountain bike shorts that are intended for more aggressive riding. Fortunately, the Yeti Norrie 2.0 is a great pick for downhill and technical riding. The legs are long enough to wear with knee pads, the fabric is durable and provides plenty of protection, and there are large zippered … Read more
Do a search on Amazon for women’s bike shorts, and Baleaf comes up as the bestseller. But do these bike shorts actually live up to the hype? The answer is yes–for women on a budget. The Baleaf bike shorts (as well as their cycling underwear and tights) are super affordable and reasonably comfortable. Where they … Read more
If you are a cyclist, there is a good chance you have heard of Pearl Izumi. Pearl Izumi is a leader in the US cycling apparel industry. They are known for making high quality, long-lasting cycling apparel and gear. Honestly, it was the first cycling apparel company I was ever really even aware of. Pearl … Read more
If you ride a bike, you are likely a little obsessed with finding the right bike shorts or bib shorts. You likely also have a very firm opinion on which you prefer (bibs or shorts), and you may even prefer bibs in some situations, and shorts in others. I assure you, I am no exception! … Read more
When you are riding down the trail you have a lot to think about: which line to take, when to shift down, where you’re going to stop for a milkshake after this epic ride is over. You don’t want your helmet taking up any of your precious brain power, but you do want it to … Read more
At Femme Cyclist, we’ve taken polls of our community several times on favorite mountain bike shorts. Shredly always comes out the winner. Why? It’s a woman-owned company that makes shorts that are fashion-forward, have high-quality construction, and that actually fit regardless of your size or shape. If you haven’t tried a pair of Shredly shorts … Read more
Most mountain bike clothing is good for one thing: mountain biking. Club Ride Apparel is another story. Their clothing is just as at home on a pedal powered pub crawl, commuting around town, or waiting in the school pickup line as it is on the trail. Of course, you’ll feel most comfortable wearing Club Ride … Read more
Looking for your next favorite cycling kit? Meet Machines For Freedom. The clothing from this company is high-quality, comfortable, and designed for women (by women). In addition to creating top-notch cycling apparel, the company has also made an effort to create clothing that works and fits women of a wide variety of sizes. If you’ve … Read more
If you’ve ever had a bike stolen (or know someone who has), then you know how violating it can feel. While there’s no lock that’s 100% theft-proof, the Kyrptonite New York Fahgettaboudit chain lock comes pretty darn close. It’s HEAVY (this isn’t the lock you want to carry around town), but if you have a … Read more