Apparel & Accessories

Rapha's Performance Trailwear features snag-free, high tech material that promises to keep you cool during hot summer trail riding.

The road apparel brand brings its ethos of equal representation and body positivity to the off-road market.

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear.

An outer layer that provides more protection than promised, without an overly tight fit.

Rodeo Adventure Labs’ Explorts bibs feature a quick-release buckles for dropping the shorts without removing torso layers.

How a bit of socioeconomic theory, fashion appreciation, good humor, and long-term comfort all relate. Welcome to Kit Critic.

Our technical expert discusses rashes and adverse reactions to materials used for cycling apparel.

The VeloNews technical expert takes a deeper dive into protective cycling apparel.

Formerly team CCC-Liv, the squad has a sole title sponsor — and remarkable, new-look kit — for the start of the new season.

Great fit adjustment that's easy to grasp.

The Specialized Prime Series Thermal Gloves feel almost like thin, full finger summer-weight gloves.

The coming 2021 season marks the fourth year that Sportful has been the Bora-Hansgrohe apparel sponsor.

Fox's Ranger Fire gloves tackle winter weather and cut the chill without cleaning out the cash drawer.

The Zero+ gloves from Velocio are low-bulk, but they offer a ton more warmth than you would think. And they're easy to get on and off.

These are the best bib shorts I tested in 2020 — and I tested a lot of them.

The CaveM is a minimalist multisport glove that keeps out the weather but doesn’t add bulk between hands and bars.

Tailfin boasts that the modular Cargo Cage is stronger and more durable than any other system for carrying gear on a bike.

An all-around excellent pair of winter bibshorts, with very little room for improvement.

The Spettacolo ROS gloves offer a lot of warmth without a lot of bulk, and they're easy to get on and off thanks to the nifty zipper.

After testing far too many pairs of bib shorts in 2020, I learned a lot about what makes a good pair, and what you should avoid.

Roll Recovery's R8 deep tissue massager has become a regular part of my recovery routine, more so than fancy massagers and rollers.

The Roundtrip duffel has an internal organizer to keep everything in its place right when you need it. It's not cheap, but it's darn good.

Polarized, UV protection, lens distortion — what do all these terms mean when it comes to buying sunglasses? And do they even matter?

Shimano refines its flagship road shoe with 3D power analysis.

What makes a good chamois that you can forget all about on your ride? Materials, positioning, and pressure mapping are the primary keys.

Invani's reversible jersey offers two colors in a single jersey. But more importantly, it's a comfortable jersey with smart details.

The Essential Road shorts are very good, but they're held back from being excellent due to a couple small details.

Though it’s a critical piece of performance gear, sports bras have seen limited innovation; it’s clothing most cycling brands are afraid to touch.

Shimano added 15 shoes to the company's offerings, with more color options and also sizing for smaller, narrower feet.

A lightweight, breathable finish and thoughtful features makes these Patagonia shorts ideal for most summer trail riding missions.

The Matador sunglasses offer a unique look certain to divide the style-conscious. But the excellent lens and titanium ear pieces offer killer performance.

The Elevate Shorts have some interesting features and a funky fit, but they're made of bombproof material and definitely stand up to the tests of the trail.

The jersey collaboration will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization dedicated to challenging racial and economic injustice in the U.S.

The Rapha-Geoff McFetridge collaboration yields a cycling kit that's colorful, fun, and simple.

The Pure Move bra got exponentially more testing hours than the others — we’ve been wearing it for a year. It's super compressive and comes in 10 sizes.

The collection features fun and functional designs, meant for recreational and specialist cyclists alike.

Despite limited sizing, the Valladam bra works for a wide variety of women from A cup to DD cup — and it has a unique style for athleisure wearers.

Machines For Freedom's Essential Short dispels the myth that shorts will have you wishing for bibs on your long rides. These stay put.

The reversible Mariposa does show when you’re wearing it under a road jersey, but that didn’t bother testers because of the bra’s bright and playful colors.

The straps didn’t provide as much hold as the other bras we loved, but the chest band was structural enough that if the road was relatively smooth, or the jersey we wore over the bra was body-hugging, this bra was enough.

A hidden bottom band is welded into the bottom of this bra which gave it the sleekest looks of any we tested.

There’s no better bra for well-endowed women on bumpy roads. The Enlite running bra limits jiggle without being constrictive, so cyclists loved it, too.

Wind and water resistance in a breathable, minimal design.

The Marinette bibs announce themselves with a bold color and keeps you going with a largely comfortable fit. They're cool, but pricey.

The C5 Cancellara bib shorts offer all the same comfort features and performance fabrics as the standard C5 range but with designs to honor Fabian's career.

Gore's C7 bib shorts pass almost every test, and they're so nice I'm willing to forgive their one failing grade.

Shrink and pink didn’t empower women. Gear to fit every rider regardless of body type, gender, and goals did.

The Hypercrafts maintain 100%'s unique aesthetics but pare down the presentation to create a light, comfortable, and more traditional pair of shades.

Stay functional from head to toe in this year's top mountain bike apparel.

Loud and proud, 100%'s new S3 Sport sunglasses provide ample coverage and comfortable fit with aesthetics for those who aren't too shy.

The Rapha Souplesse Women's Detachable Bib Shorts are comfortable with a new chamois, and more functional with a magnetic clasp.

We take a closer look at five vests for a range of temperatures and conditions.

With solid construction, well-organized drawers, and a durable workspace on top, the Unior Modular Workbench takes home mechanics to a new level.

Our tester is surprised at the performance of these knit gloves, as they kept his hands warm even below freezing.

Rapha has put together a simple, elegant duffel bag that rarely falls short of our needs. Unfortunately, the price is quite steep.

If you want a big duffel bag with plenty of thoughtful pockets, compartments, and features, Silca hits the mark with its Maratona gear bag.

With a wool/poly blend and trim fit, 7Mesh's jersey is versatile for a variety of conditions and warm when damp.

Rapha employs Polartec’s Alpha insulation to great effect in this vest that manages to keep you warm, dry, and not sweaty at all.

Pearl Izumi's PRO bib short is one of our favorites, with soft fabric that is not too compressive, and bib straps that practically disappear.

We take a close look at five pairs of winter cycling gloves for a range of temperatures.

If you need a simple way to store bikes that can double as a work stand, the Feedback Sports Scorpion fits the bill and doesn't cost much.

The jersey is comfortable and versatile, with a look that reminds everyone that riding is fun.

Velocio takes a stripped-down approach to the Ultralight bib, but it still has the comfort offered by the Signature model, minus the zipper for bathroom breaks.

Assos packs ample features into its latest bib short. They're super-comfortable, but the improvements aren't always noticeable.

With a clear organizational system and a minimalist design, Black Line Sprinting's VeloRacing backpack is ideal for a day of racing.

These glasses feature Smith's redesigned PivLock system to aid in quick and easy lens changes.

This airplane bike case is disguised to help you avoid extra baggage fees — and it also does a good job of keeping your bike safe and secure.

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This jersey has a few drawbacks, but overall it's a well-made, high-end piece of kit.

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This jersey performed admirably for us in the humid Spanish summer weather.

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Lennard Zinn explains how a custom saddle has helped him overcome an injury that was keeping him off the bike.

If you’re looking for a well-made jersey for warm-weather rides and typically ride in bibs, this should certainly be a contender.

Even for bib short devotees, Assos S7 shorts offer a comfortable and secure fit with a supportive chamois.

We tried six different pairs of shoes geared toward cyclocross and came away impressed.

Cycling sunglasses are an essential piece of gear, especially if you wear prescription glasses. Here are some of our favorites.

If you’re doing big rides in hot weather, the Moderna is worth considering. Plus it has ample pocket space for food and essentials.

Roka's ultralight SR-1 riding glasses are worth a look if you’re after crystal-clear optics and a low-profile, feathery fit.