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Recumbent Cycling Jersey has pockets you can stuff

Posted by Judi on January 28th, 2013

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The RG Jazzed recumbent jersey gets reviewed

We love our zipped pockets for safely carrying a variety of items while cycling on a recumbent. And we were excited to see that Brian Zupke did too in this review othe REVERSE GEAR recumbent cycling jerseys that was published in Recumbent & Tandem Rider magazine, Issue #38.

We, like Brian think that pockets are more useful on the front, but if you are a rider who prefers side pockets, we also designed the Chevron. The main difference between ours and other recumbent jerseys is that our pockets are zipped so things don’t fall out while you ride and/or walk.

Side "zipped" pockets on Chevron

And in the review, Brian also answers the question about where the pockets on the front feel more comfortable. We designed them low so that the gear you are carrying is not sitting on your solar plexus. I, just like Brian, carry heaps of stuff like cameras, cell phone and food, none of which I want to lose. When we surveyed a group of recumbent riders we found out that 60% had lost something while riding. We believe that’s because the reclined position makes it more likely that stuff will slide out of open, or evne elasticised pockets. They fall out of zipped pockets if you forget to close them too, as Len found out on one ride.

Read the review for yourself to find out why Brian likes the pockets. He also said: “As for the rest of the jersey, I like it.” And his wife said this of the fact that it is in a Unisex styling: “Overall she liked it and said she’ wear it.”

The conclusion of this review is: “Reverse Gear’s Jazzed unisex jersey is a great shirt. It’s well made, comfortable, has nice art and its pockets are truly functional. They’ll keep your gear accessible and more importantly, secure.”

What Brian didn’t know is that necklines on REVERSE GEAR recumbent cycling jerseys have been cut lower to make them more comfortable in the reclined / recumbent position.

Why do you like wearing Reverse Gear jerseys? Comfort? Function?

 

Recumbent Cycling Shorts - Comfort & Quality

Posted by Judi on January 28th, 2013

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Sleek and comfortable

A few days ago, I received an email from a customer who said to tell you this about our shorts: “Your shorts are twice as expensive as others I’ve used but they’ve
lasted 4 times longer…

I got the current pair of Reverse Gear shorts about 2 years ago at Amlings Cycle in Niles, IL. Since then I’ve gone through at least half a dozen pair of other shorts. So, at this point I’m just wearing the RG shorts til one of us wears out.” - DF,

Today I received an order from another customer for 3 pair of our shorts. Curious, I asked him if the previously purchased shorts were worn out yet. His reply: “Oh no! I have left my others in Colorado and I needed some more for my Florida home.” -JG, FL (It sure is nice to be a snowbird at this time of the year and cycle all year-round. I know we enjoyed the chance for three winters. This year sadly my trike is in the garage in Toronto and I’m looking out the window at snow - again. )
These two messages prompted me to share a review of our shorts which was published in Recumbent & Tandem Rider, Issue #38 (see link above). I enjoyed Brian Zupke’s sense of humor in the article, but we know he wasn’t kidding about this statement: “At $95 a pair, they’re at the higher end of the price range, but then again they’re at the higher end of the quality scale, too.”
We think our shorts have real value if they last twice as long as the other shorts out there. At 4 times longer as Dan suggests above, the value proposition is definitely there for you. In fact I am still wearing the first pair I ever made and we have been in business now since 2008.
Not only do the shorts have a good economical value, but they also have a comfort factor built-in that makes them unique. The soft, absorbent, non-bulky ‘bent-liner (TM) is designed to prevent chafing in both the crotch and leg area. They keep you comfortable and dry longer while riding in Florida heat or Toronto winters.
What do you like best about REVERSE Gear shorts?

2013 Florida HPRA Challenge

Posted by Judi on January 22nd, 2013

Reverse Gear sponsors 2013 HPRA at Brian Piccolo Park - third year.

REVERSE GEAR is proud to be sponsoring the first HPRA race of the 2013 season which will take place in sunny Florida! They are offering two full days of racing, on February 23 and 24, to get more bang for your buck. There will also be prizes, displays and the opportunity to meet other bent enthusiasts and see an excellent variety of human powered machines and their engines. For more information on the event and schedule - click here

Location: Brian Piccolo Park - 9501 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida

Florida is a great place to get away from the snow (which has been coming down in Toronto for hours). I wish I could be there at the event too. But we will be there in spirit!

The race weekend is one week after the Sebring 12/24 hour race on February 16 and 17, which we have also attended and sponsored in the past.

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