Not so very long ago, if you were looking for women's mountain bike kit your choice was usually between black, pink, or maybe black with pink highlights. It was also often badly cut, ill-fitting, and with significantly fewer technical features than the men's kit.
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So a number of women (and a few men) took matters into their own hands. They set up new brands, did their research, and designed women's kit that actually works for women who ride.
From performance fabrics to daring designs, these companies are stirring things up and showing some of the big brands a thing or two when it comes to designing decent and desirable mountain bike kit for women. Check the video below and read on for further details…
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Flare Clothing Co
Founded by keen mountain biker Hannah Myers, Flare produces a range of long and short sleeved jerseys, shorts, waterproof jackets, T-shirts and base layers in some eye-catching designs. But it's not all about the looks – though Flare does excel in that department – as demonstrated by one of the most popular elements of its collection, its women's MTB shorts.
For many women, finding a pair of baggy MTB shorts that are actually baggy and long enough to cover knee pads, while still sitting comfortably on the body, is an issue. Flare's shorts are popular across the UK, and the company is beginning to spread its wings globally.
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