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Meh. The proportions on those cycling items just seem off to me. Although their yoga tops are too long for my tastes and body, I can at least understand wanting a longer yoga top. But I don't really need or want my cycling jersyes to hit me mid to low hip. Nor did I want whatever I put in my jersey pockts to rest that low. And what's up with the length of the jersey's sleeve? It looks like it just bunches and binds around the arm pit. That doesn't look comfy. Finally, the length of those shorts is also just weird IMO.
Sorry; I realize that it's all a question of personal taste, but I feel like they're going out of their way to be different and I'm not sure those differences serve a utilitarian purpose.
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You make some good points- especially the pocket thing. I usually wear capris because I don't like shorts to be short lol so I like the length. Also, I have a long torso so I appreciate long tops though maybe they should have put the pockets higher.. I dont know how useful those zip pockets in the front would be though, I feel like they're in an awkward spot right where you bend your hips though Ill probably still end up buying it! haha.
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The polka dot purple-white top is cute.
But most of the time, I do not wear tight tops when I cycle. It's just me. (No I don't wear tight tank tops, etc. either when cycling.)
I just find it cooler to wear a bit looser jersey tops when I bike in the summer. Perspiration wicks away more easily if fabric isn't wrapped snugly around my abdomen. It's enough that my shorts are form fitting around my bottom and waistband when it's 100% humidity.
I can see some women liking the top for something slightly different if they aren't cycling a long distance. ie. a half hr. or 1 hr. easy cycle somewhere
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The jersey length looks like it might be fine on me, but it's hard to tell. The sleeves do look weird though, like they would chafe right at the front of the armpit. Maybe the sleeveless one would work better, though?
And the presta skirt...hahahaha :eek: I'd look like a peacock with that thing on. The last thing I want to do is hide a padded behind with lots of ruffles and extra volume!!
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They describe the length of the jersey as butt covering, which is why I'm assuming it's pretty long, maybe even for the long-torsoed. Most of my jerseys hit me at the top of my hip. I have a new Terry sleeveless halter top that fits longer and it's not flattering on me thanks to some curvier proportions. But even it doesn't cover my butt.
Of course, it's a matter of personal preference.....:)
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I'm not sure how I feel about those tops being so long. At first glance, I liked it (I'm also a long torso person) but those appear really long so they might be too much. I LOVE the back of the tank, and I'm thinking about ordering it. What I don't like about the polka dot jersey is that the part of the back most exposed to the sun is in dark purple. I usually prefer light colors on my back in that spot. The bunching of the fabric in the armpits is what happens any time I wear a cap sleeve. Big guns will do that to tops. ;) Though, that model doesn't exactly have massive arms, so I'm not sure what the deal is...
I love the shorter shorts with the tiny little ruffle (that I think is reflective) at the butt seam. I'm not sure how it will look when walking around, but on the bike, it's probably quite cute. And I'm thinking that the pockets at the back waist band are a good idea. I like those pockets on my run tights, so why not on the bike? We'll see though... (again, I'm considering placing an order)
The skirt is entirely too much 'froof' for me!
