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PREVIEWS: 2014 Women’s Gear Preview
October 8, 2013
Terry Butterfly Saddle

The big news from Vermont-based Terry Bicycles is that they’ve updated their popular Butterfly and Fly Century saddles. The new models have a wider front-to-back cutout than the previous versions and are built with an innovative shock-absorbing material called Poron XRD. The lightweight material is used frequently in protective sports gear like hockey helmets and pads, and adds comfort and durability without bulk for long-distance rides. $164.

Terry Bella Halter and Flare Skort

Look for fresh prints on spring 2014 apparel from Terry. The company hired designer Lyn Severance (known for her distinctive work with Ben & Jerry’s and Gateway Computers) who married bold colors with bike-inspired graphics. The Bella Halter shown here features a built-in shelf bra and rear zip pocket. “The fit is good for normal bodies,” says Terry spokeswoman Paula Dyba. “It’s not tight through the tummy and hips, so it’s very comfortable and flattering.” ($52; XS-XXL) The new Flare Skort “is a reinvention of our original cycling skort,” Dyba told me. “It has a wider waist, forward-curving vertical side seams for shaping, a hidden zip pocket, and an Italian chamois.” It comes in two prints, as well as solid black. XS-XL ($85), 1X-3X ($95).

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BIKE REVIEWS: Breakaway
October 8, 2013
EDITORIAL REVIEW

Introduced this year, the Breakaway performed true to its name and separated itself from the competition, not surprising considering Terry has been making bike gear specifically for women for 25 years—and its saddles have long been favorites of female riders. Our testers raved about the unobtrusive chamois, pajama-soft fabric, and nonbinding waist and leg openings, which stayed in place without pulling or squeezing our legs as we pedaled. We also appreciated that Terry, a perennial Editors’ Choice finalist, makes the Breakaway in the United States. Some shopping advice: While the manufacturer says the shorts are designed to provide compression, most testers reported otherwise. Size down if you prefer a snugger fit.

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Female Bike Riders: Start Road Riding
CHRISTINE FENNESSY X APRIL 30, 2010
Amanda Knackstedt is a foreign exchange broker who wants to start riding the road.
Name: Amanda Knackstedt
Occupation: Foreign-exchange broker
GOAL: Start riding a road bike Because Amanda is, she says, “chained to a desk nine hours a day” in a high-stress job, she figured road riding would be a great way to get fit and decompress. She’s right. The active, former college swimmer wants to join local training rides ranging from fast, weekday 20-milers to all-levels-welcome weekend rides that cover 30 to 60 miles on varied terrain. At 5-foot-8, she wonders if she’s too tall for a women’s bike. She has yet to find the right saddle, and clothing matters a lot to her–she likes organic, natural fibers, and she can’t be branded with funny tan lines when it’s time to wear a sleeveless dress to a power dinner.

Her Gear. Your Gear?

1. Litespeed Bella, $3,400. The lightweight titanium frame offers the stable handling and high performance Amanda is looking for, with a compliance over road bumps that won’t beat her up on long rides. The size large will fit her, and Litespeed offers an extra-large for even taller women.

2. Teko EcoMerino Wool Quarter Thin Socks, $16. Teko follows ecologically responsible farming and treatment processes, so its socks are as good for the environment as they are for your feet.

3. Terry Falcon X saddle, $85. This seat was an Editors’ Choice finalist; our testers liked its sensible padding and lightweight performance.

4. Ibex Classica road shorts, $95. This combination of a high-tech chamois and modern eight-panel design with old-school wool–cool in summer, warm in winter–is exactly what Amanda is after.

5. Descente Bliss top, $55. No funny farmer’s tan here. The Bliss fabric is luscious yet high tech, and the design of this top is cute yet functional, with a zippered pocket in back.

6. Giro Indicator Women’s helmet, $38. Ample venting and the simple Acu-Dial fit system make this lid right for any type of riding. Punch any of these products into our site search on Bicycling.com for a review, a list of similar products, or more information about the manufacturer.