Elevation Expeditions: Cycology's One Tribe Cycling Kit

Cycology - Cycling Kit - Elevation Expeditions - David West

I'm picky when it comes to cycling equipment. I don't have to have the most expensive equipment but it must work well, last long, and most importantly, look good.

When it comes to my cycling kits I usually keep things clean cut, with minimal patterns, and a touch of color. But recently I encountered a brand that challenged me to up my cycling fashion game by adding some edge. That was when Cycology came into my life.

The Brand:

Cycology was established in 2011 so I consider them an emerging brand, which is exciting because that means there's more awesome, high quality gear for years to come.

I was approached by PedalNorth.com, an emagazine and blog that I contribute to, about testing and reviewing a Cycology kit. After a quick look at their clothing online I was hooked.

Their full line of kits offers a variety of styles, from clean cut to intense tribal cycling designs, and of course, some in-between.

The Design:

The One Tribe kit stood out to me as a must have, and the perfect transition from clean cut to cycling on the edge. With this design they have perfectly captured the intricacies and symbolism of tribal tattoos in a pattern that sets it apart from any other kit on the road.

I've put a few hundred miles into this kit since receiving it and have received endless compliments from fellow cyclists, my tribe. I guess I'm going to have to keep up my fitness if this kit is going to make me stand out so much. I'd hate for anyone to recognize me if I'm not riding strong.

The Fit:

If you've ever ordered cycling clothing online you probably know that what you see online may not be what you get when you open the package. The One Tribe kit came exactly as described on Cycology's website.

What makes this kit so comfortable to ride in is that the material feels smooth and light, and it wicks away sweat and moisture as you ride. This is important due to the warm temperatures I ride in most of the year (sorry, not sorry). The material is smooth and transitions well at the seams.

I can't tell you how many times I've seen some guy in a group ride who has cracked and pealing logos flapping in the wind. If that's you, you owe the whole group a round of beers, and you need to visit Cycology's website. That's not going to happen with this kit. The print is top quality. It's not going to crack and peal with age.

It fits well where it should, in the sleeves, neck, waste, quads, and most importantly it stays put. No armpit crawling sleeves or shifting bibs, this kit will give you tan lines worth having. If you're a committed cyclists you can proudly keep the tan lines dark and crisp with the wide elastic band grips that hold it firmly in place.

Sizing Note:

You may want to size down on the jersey. Based on the size chart I ordered a Medium. This particular jersey runs a bit big, and for me the Medium fits more like a Large. With the material designed to stretch a bit, a water bottle in the back pocket can cause a bit more sag than I prefer, sizing down would prevent this. If you like your jersey top to fit snugly or if you're used to euro and race fit sizing this jersey will feel big.

On the matching bib shorts, the inseam is slightly longer than most other Mediums I've tried but it fits snug and I like it. I'm 5' 8" and the Medium fits me just right. Good news, Cycology offers a generous 90 days for returns and exchanges if you run into any sizing concerns.

Check out my Instagram for more pics of this kit and tag me when you get yours. I'd love to hear about your favorite in the comments below.