The 2022 riding season is here, and now is the time to revamp your crusty old kit with fresh threads. To help you turn heads this spring, I’m picking out the hottest-looking road and mountain bike gear from the Swedish protection experts at POC, the dirt-lovers at Fox Racing, and the legendary French fashion house — I mean, cycling brand — Mavic.
Pick any of these pieces, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to look good on the bike. And if you look good, you feel good too. You might even smash a few PRs! Want to check out more? Shop our POC, Fox, and Mavic sale to find even more great cycling apparel.
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Road bike kit: Flourite freshness
Jersey and bibs
High visibility colors help you stand out (in a good way) in the peloton. Plus they’re safer when you’re sharing the road with cars. POC’s Flourite jerseys are bright and springy, but they don’t sear your eyes like old-school neon colors. They’re paired with black POC bibs that use the excellent, super-comfy VPDS chamois.
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Helmet
A crisp white POC Ventral helmet is the perfect compliment to any kit.
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If you prefer more aggressive lid, go aero with the matte black Mavic Comete Ultimate.
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Sunglasses
Big POC glasses are a must. The Crave and the Do Half Blade give you maximum wind and sun protection and a big, clear field of view.
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Shoes
Finish off the look with Mavic’s airy Cosmic SL Ultimate shoes. They use a stiff carbon sole and a TPU frame laser welded to mesh panels so they’re super light and ventilated. Of course, for the ultimate Euro-style, you need some fresh white socks too.
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Mountain bike kit: Gray n’ gritty
Jersey and shorts
Good mountain bike outerwear needs to be tough but comfortable. Fox FlexAir jerseys use moisture-wicking Polartec Delta material and ample ventilation to keep you dry so you can focus on the trail. By choosing a neutral colors and solid patterns, you appear more casual and avoid the dreaded “moto pajama” look.
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Stylish trail riders prefer baggy shorts, but they shouldn’t be too baggy. Stretchy, flexible fabrics like those used in the Mavic Echappee shorts let you move freely on the bike but don’t get hung up on your saddle when things get wild.
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Helmet
Fox’s Speedframe Pro doesn’t just look good, it’s earned Virginia Tech’s best rating (5 STARS) in its Bicycle Helmet Ratings program.
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Kneepads
Cover up your knees with the lightweight POC VPD Air. The flexible padding disappears once you start pedaling, so you have no excuse not to wear them on every ride.
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Gloves
Fox Racing Defend Gloves are minimal but protective. A perforated single-layer palm keeps your palms dry and grippy. Touch screen compatibility makes it easy to take photos mid-ride.
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Shoes
It can be tough to find flat pedal shoes that don’t look like your middle school skate shoes. Mavic’s Deemax Pro Flat shoes features a tough and modern looking Kevlar upper that’s lightweight and abrasion resistant.
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