I’ve purchased men’s and women’s gear from Dakine, Sombrio, Kona, Sugoi, Mountain Equipment Co-op, RaceFace, and most recently, Oakley. I’ve had a few wins over the years – Sombrio’s discontinued Lotus shorts, Dakine’s Siren shorts, Race Face’s Indy shorts, and several Dakine and Race Face men’s jerseys. Standing almost 5’10” with cyclist thighs and a penchant for loose fitting bike gear, I typically wear size large. Fast forward three years and Loeka’s gear is rocking a new look and fit. Since function is so important with active gear, it’s often tough to find shorts that fit and look good, but are still practical for riding. Since jumping on my first mountain bike twelve years ago, I’ve spent a small fortune on bike clothing. All of the women’s jerseys I’ve tried have been designed for women with shorter torsos and typically styled for XC and road riding.
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