Pro team clothing technology finds it’s way to the consumer
For 2009 Shimano Cycling Wear is very proud to develop the team clothing for the Skil-Shimano team, Shimano Japan team, and Track & Cyclocross team AA drink. The SCW team is in direct contact with these teams to create the most innovative and durable product for the world’s toughest bike races.
For all these teams we develop every apparel item you can think of which can be used during a race or training session. The collections for the teams ranges from hot condition jerseys, to time-trial suits, socks, shoe covers, gloves etc. Usually the complete collection for a road racing team consists of over 25 different items.
During the racing season we get feedback from the riders via themselves or via the team manager how the clothing performs and thus we can incorporate this feedback in the next years Shimano cycling wear collection and improve next year’s team outfits.
For instance the Shimano Hot condition Bib Short and jersey in the Summer collection are directly inspired and developed from a Skil-Shimano Hot condition set used in the hot races in Asia.
Another example is the DURA-ACE / SHIMANO / XTR jerseys and bibshorts, these are direct takedown of the jerseys and bibshorts we offer to the teams.