Women specific bikes are more than just the color of the frame. The difference of choosing a bike designed for women is the construction of the geometry, the top tube, length of the handlebar stem, and the position of the seat. The Caffeine Féminine 2 ($1,340) super-light aluminum Caffeine frame and HeadShok fork for stellar handling and control. And, the solid Shimano/SRAM drivetrain and Avid Juicy discs make shifting and stopping a breeze. Plus, the saddle and handlebars are designed to fit women perfectly!
END Stumptown 12 oz. Cross-Training Shoes ($80) are like multi-tools for your feet. Compression-molded EVA midsoles feature 10% recycled EVA content and supply cushioning comfort for extended wear; Structural thermoplastic urethane plates deliver support, stability and rock protection; plates are co-molded into midsoles, eliminating use of cement. Trail Radius durable carbon rubber outsoles contain 25% recycled rubber regrind and supply solid traction on all types of terrain.
You’ll look and feel like a boxing champion when you don these pro style training gloves. The Everlast Women’s Training Gloves ($25 – $40) feature dense, two-layer foam padding and a patented Thumb-Lok for superb hand and thumb protection so your manicure will remain intact. With the purchase of these gloves a you will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
If you’re the kind that just throws everything in your bag and is ready to go. This Nike Women’s Gym Club Bag ($55) is for you; lets you mix your lunch with your sneakers but don’t be grossed out. The bag has a drawstring shoe compartment, which keeps your smelly sneakers away from everything else, a pocket for your water bottle and one internal soft pocket. [via]
Not many athletes use sun-glasses while playing. Samantha Stosur is one of the few; she wears the Oakley Enduring Pace Sunglasses ($175). The interchangeable lens design lets you adapt and optimize performance in any environment. This fit and the style is made for women – the sunglasses won’t have a masculine fit so you wont have a look full of testosterone.
Reebok collaborated with Jelena Jankovic (ranked No. 2) to create the Jelena Jankovic’s Yellow US Open Dress by Reebok ($75). The iconic yellow is a micro-polyester spandex dress that is a Play Dry fabrication. It has a built-in support bra and a functional belt that adds feminine styling.
Did you know that: Eight inches is how far a woman’s breasts can bounce up and down during a run? The New Balance Bonita Run Crop ($45) can bring this movement to a merciful halt. Customize your fit with two points of adjustability for superior comfort and support. This high impact Bonita bra top will keep you dry and comfortable through any workout.
There is a new change of clothing that has revolutionized how women move, run and feel. Made for a “lifesaver adjustable waistband,” while “the split fabric provided plenty of hip room.” The Puma Run Skirt ($32) features silver reflective PUMA Cat logo heat transfer and detachable inner tight.
Made of quick drying nylon Lycra with a second-skin fit. The NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank ($56) features a shelf bra with special sensing fibers knit directly into the fabric to monitor heart rate, that will send data to a compatible monitoring device via a tiny transmitter. Important to know when you’re working too hard or not hard enough.
