Brooks Nightlife clothing

[mariposa]

Anyone here use the Brooks Nightlife clothing - for cycling?

First question, how well does it breathe?

Second question, how does it fit? I guess I'd like to try a "tight" cycling fit rather than a looser running fit. I have a smallish chest, narrow waist and wide hips. A size medium in most tops. Does Brooks run large or small?

Thanks!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Anyone here use the Brooks Nightlife clothing - for cycling?

First question, how well does it breathe?

Second question, how does it fit? I guess I'd like to try a "tight" cycling fit rather than a looser running fit. I have a smallish chest, narrow waist and wide hips. A size medium in most tops. Does Brooks run large or small?

Thanks!

I have many different pieces of Nightlife reflective wear for my biking.
They are all slightly different and fit differently, so I can't give you an all-inclusive lowdown on the sizes.
The good news is that I am shaped just like you: "smallish chest, narrow waist and wide hips. A size medium in most tops.".....so if you are interested in a particular Nightlife item, I can tell you the size that fits me. I'm 145 lbs, 5'5" tall.
I just LOVE my nightlife stuff- it keeps me feeling safe, and car drivers are always commenting to me that they could spot me a mile away down the road.

As to how well it breathes- well i'm not sure how to answer that because I am a big fan of merino wool which breathes really well. All poly/lycra stuff seems less breathing friendly to me. Nightlife stuff seems to breathe about as much or as little as any other polyester stuff I own.

[mimitabby]

Link, link?

[KathiCville]

Like Lisa, I'm a BIG fan of the Nightlife line. I have the jacket, the vest, the lightweight long-sleeved Podium-style top, the heavier long-sleeved half-zip Vapor Dry (see link below to a GREAT deal on STP), plus the form-fitting Equilibrium long-sleeved and short-sleeved tees. Love 'em all, but especially the jacket and the Vapor Dry top.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/3...For-Women.html (Half price)

I feel much safer on the road when I've got at least a bit of the screaming yellow Nightlife on. Even when it's warm (70s), I'll partly roll up and tie the jacket around my waist, just to give myself extra visibility on the road.

In terms of fit, the Equilibrium tees are fitted, but the other items are pretty relaxed shape-wise. I wear a Small (or XS when I can find 'em); 5'3", 120 lbs.

If you really look around online, you can find terrific half-price-ish deals here and there.

[mariposa]

That's such a great deal on the Vapor Dry top.

What is it you love about it, so much?

How heavy is it? Do you use it as a standalone exercise shirt, or as sort of a jersey, or as a jacket over everything?

Looks like it could work for cycling...If it's bright and form-fitting!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That's such a great deal on the Vapor Dry top.

What is it you love about it, so much?

How heavy is it? Do you use it as a standalone exercise shirt, or as sort of a jersey, or as a jacket over everything?

Looks like it could work for cycling...If it's bright and form-fitting!

Oh, that's the top I described above- I have two of them in medium:

The regular long sleeve jersey is heavier material, big back pocket and well made- good for Spring and Autumn. Not form fitting and keeps me warm in the cold breezes. When it's like 40 degrees out I wear that with a merino base layer under it and it's perfect.

They are great all round type jersey, but a bit too hot if it's over 80 degreesF.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Link, link?

A few links:

Go to Terry bikes apparel and punch in "Nightlife" in the search box at top:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...0770&c=Apparel

More here:
http://www.holabirdsports.com/cgi-bi...name=Nightlife


More here:
http://www.footlocker.com/catalog/ad...word=nightlife

[mariposa]

Hmmm, I guess I would have to agree with Lisa that wool simply breathes the best. Most every poly shirt I've tried to bike or run in ends up feeling a bit clammy.

So, if what I want is the visibility...maybe I should keep wearing the wool under, but consider a Nightlife jacket or vest?

How do they (the jacket or the vest) fit? I cycle and run, both, but would want it to be close-fitting so it doesn't flap around or catch air when I bike.

How heavy is it?

Finding a jacket or vest that I like has been such a frustration. I'm on the constant search for something that is: Ridiculously bright; reflective; form-fitting; lightweight; breathable; hopefully at least one pocket. I've been running/biking in a Pearl Izumi Optik vest, which meets most of my criteria except that it actually fits terribly! (Armholes constricting, chest way too big, too narrow at the hips, flaps around on top and catches air when biking.) The Optik breathes very well though. Other jackets I've tried for biking/running all have tended to be not breathable, however light or heavy they were.

How is the Brooks vest re: fitting my type of figure, and breathability? And not catching air during the ride?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

So, if what I want is the visibility...maybe I should keep wearing the wool under, but consider a Nightlife jacket or vest?

I do that often.

How do they (the jacket or the vest) fit? I cycle and run, both, but would want it to be close-fitting so it doesn't flap around or catch air when I bike.
How heavy is it?

Mostly they are lightweight and fairly form fitted. Like I said they fit me well- small bust, smallish waist but large hips.
The vest fits me really well and is a true delight- probably my fave Nightlife item. It breathes well too, doesn't catch the air much, is very flattering to 'our' type of figure, and has some pockets. Very lightweight and well made. I've tried the Whisper Vest and a Louis Garneau yellow vest, they do not fit my hips well. I think you would love the Nightlife vest. I mentioned my height and weight above, and the medium vest fits great. Other item sizes vary a bit.
Yes, the 'Equillibrium' tops are micro thin stretchy fabric and form fitting, but are SO comfy and soft- you might want to order those a size up on those. I just bravely cut the short sleeves right off the T (no need to hem, it does not unravel) and make a comfy tank top for hot weather.
The regular long sleeve jersey is heavier material, big back pocket and well made- good for Spring and Autumn. Not form fitting and keeps me warm in the cold breezes. When it's like 40 degrees out I wear that with a merino base layer under it and it's perfect.
I also have Nightlife reflective tights and their knickers (i told you I have a 'lot' of it). I especially like the way I can have screaming yellow calves visible from behind, pedaling up and down! Good to wear on days when you don't have any other yellow stuff on.