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| Tri top + Cycling Shorts |
Purchase the jersey here!
Purchase the shorts here!
Purchase the tri top here!
Everything FAST N LOUD here
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| Cycling top - please notice the adorable zipper pull! |
Pros:
- This kit is amazingly cute and amazingly comfortable!
- White background on the backside of the jersey and tri top helps keep you cool
- The two pockets on the back of the tri top are great for keeping your phone and keys/gels separate.
- Material is light, breathable, and wicks sweat away.
- There's a lot of attention to detail - down to the cute Smashfest Queen bird zipper pull
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| Two back pockets to keep your phone away from your keys :) |
Cons:
- The price is high, though consistent with similar products (Betty Designs comes to mind)
My Thoughts:
It is no secret that I love bright, colorful prints on all my athletic apparel. So when I came across Smashfest Queen's Fast N Loud cycling kit on Instagram, I immediately knew I had to purchase it. After consulting the size charts, I decided it was best to contact them to determine what size cycling shorts I should get. My hip circumference would put me in a small, but I know from purchasing from Betty Designs that my thigh circumference might put me in a medium instead. I shot off an email through their Contact page and received a response in less than an hour from one of Smashfest Queen's co-founders, Hillary Biscay. You can't beat that for customer service!
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| Pro tip: a tri top is pretty much the same things as a sleeveless cycling jersey :) |
I ended up buying the cycling shorts, cycling jersey, and tri top. I've discovered that tri tops make great sleeveless cycling jerseys during the warm summer months! I got everything in a size medium. The size small jersey was where I fell on the size chart, but I don't like super form fitting jerseys, as I like to stuff a ton of things in the back pockets (just check out my profile picture if you need proof). Everything fit exactly as I had hoped and expected.
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| A close up of the built-in mesh bra |
On my first ride in this kit, I wore the tri top. I was immediately impressed by how comfortable it was. The mesh bra is sufficiently supportive for smaller-chested women, and the mesh material means it doesn't add a ton of bulk. It was also really easy to put on - sometimes putting on a top with a built-in bra feels like pre-workout yoga. It was pretty hot out during the ride, but I stayed cool and dry.
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| No muffins here! |
The cycling shorts are also incredibly comfortable. I was a little worried about the lack of a drawstring and the thin waistband, but there was no muffin top in sight. The waistband remained comfortable throughout the three rides I've been on in this kit - it didn't dig into my waist or ride up at all. The hexagonal print panel is not only stylish, but also helps keep the shorts in place while you ride, as do the leg closures. The chamois on the shorts is fantastic. It's not bulky like a diaper but it's also not so thin that you can't do anything more than 10 miles in it. The side panels ensure there is no side chafing and the pad is contoured for a close fit.
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| Close up of the chamois |
On my next ride in the kit, I wore the cycling jersey. I was concerned that I might sweat to death, but I stayed surprisingly cool. The jersey is made of a light, breathable material. Plus, the background of the backside is white, and that definitely helps keep things cool. Speaking of the backside, there are three back pockets that are sufficiently deep and wide to hold whatever your heart may desire. The bottom seam of the jersey has a silicone gripper to ensure that the jersey doesn't ride up or require mid-ride adjustments.
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| All the colors! |
All told, this kit has become my current favorite. I find myself automatically grabbing it before my rides - unless it's already dirty! It was definitely on the pricey side, but the comfort, quality, and style definitely help justify my purchase. Plus, since I have both the tri top and the regular jersey, I can wear the kit year-round.
In fact, I'm pretty sad that I didn't get the matching tri shorts, as they are now sold out of my size. I guess I'll just have to wear my plain black Pearl Izumi tri shorts for brick workouts. Next time, I'll definitely order the complete set!
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