Reviewed by Kay Levesque
Tested:
- Beyond Tech 3/4 in Raspberry size medium
- Limitless 11″ Stretch Waistband High-Rise shorts in Flora Clay size 10
- Biker Cham 2.0 in Raspberry size medium
Although I’ve enjoyed winter riding and really tacky trails, the sun has come out here in the PNW, and we’re seeing lots of white skin and smiling faces. Yay! Short weather is here, people.
After a few rides in some new pieces from Shredly, I’d like to report that Shredly gear is not all about looking good. These pieces are truly functional in ways meaningful to women who ride more than just bike paths and city streets. Although you will look good in this gear, you will also appreciate the details that Shredly has put a lot of time and effort into, likely based on feedback from riders like you. And, of course, riding on bike paths can be just as awesome as riding on trails!
Shredly knows you need to carry items, and pockets are important. If you opt to wear chamois sans baggies, the Biker Cham 2.0 has two pockets that accommodate all kinds of items.
The coordinating Limitless 11″ Stretch Waistband High-Rise shorts have four pockets, two of which are zippered. I love all the options — I carried my car keys, a snack, phone, reading glasses, and lip sunscreen on a recent ride without feeling like a stuffed sausage.
The pockets are roomy, and the zippered pockets are at two different heights, so you can find the comfy spot for your phone, which is always tricky. I actually find I don’t even need to carry a pack with these shorts, especially on shorter rides when I can get away with just a water bottle.
And sometimes you just want pockets for your hands, because it can be hard to know what to do with them! All the pockets on these baggies have a mesh lining that helps cool you down and allows the shorts to dry quickly.
I love the fresh new fabrics and patterns Shredly is bringing to the table (er… trails). The Limitless 11″ short comes in 19 colors and patterns! Sizing runs from 00 to 24 while 7″, 11″ and 14″ inseams are available.
Biker Cham 2.0 comes in 9 colors ranging from XS to 3X. Shredly believes every woman deserves a well-fitting pair of bike shorts. Whenever possible, seams are taped for durability and a really finished look.
Speaking of well-fitting, I wasn’t sure if I’d feel comfortable in shorts without a belt. I have that “athletic build” where I need a short big enough to accommodate my thighs, but not huge around my waist. The Limitless short works well with a strip of elastic built into the waistband, and the Chamois 2.0 has the compression I like. The high waist on the chamois prevents that awkward muffin overhang feeling.
And like many Shredly items, the Chamois 2.0 manages to combine function and fashion — the scalloped hem is lovely, and the silicone grippers keep the shorts in place.
All women want to know, ” How do I look from behind? I’m happy with the fit. The Flora Clay fabric reminds me of springtime, when nature sings its happy song, bringing us Indian paintbrush, asters, and poppies.
I haven’t said much about the Beyond Tech 3/4, maybe because it feels so light and comfortable that you don’t notice it. The fit is relaxed and allows space for elbow pads, while the seams are taped and bonded for no rub and a lightweight feel. Four-way stretch means the jersey moves with your body, and according to the Shredly website, the fabric is engineered to cool you and minimize those stinky microbes. In fact, all three of the pieces I tested are quick-drying yet durable. The 3/4 jersey comes in 11 colors and runs from XS to 3X. The color I tested, raspberry, is described as neither red nor pink. You know that color. THAT color. So bright and happy. And I do think I will dare to wear the raspberry shorts and shirt together, without overshorts. I love the color that much!
With this lineup, Shredly continues to offer fun, functional apparel while integrating new technologies. Founded in 2012, Shredly is female-founded, owned, and operated. They are also well on their way to using 100% recycled materials. “We make products we’re proud of and hope SHREDLY brings you as much joy as it does us.” Yes. Yes, you do.