Chiquita Banana Women's Cycling Jersey by Retro
"I'm Chiquita Banana and I've come to say - Bananas have to ripen in a certain way"
New and improved for 2011! Retro jerseys now offer improved fit, brighter sublimated graphics and a softer, rapid-wicking high-quality Euro Mesh fabric. Consult the SIZE CHART tab for new sizing guidelines.
Orders over $70 qualify for free U.S. shipping.
Before Ricky Martin was living "La Vita Loca," Carmen Miranda was living the life of bananas and tropical fruit headdresses, infusing her native Brazilian culture onto American stages and silver screens. A Hollywood icon in the 1940's and '50s, belting out tunes like "Bananas Is My Business," Ms. Miranda is still regarded as the live personification of the famous Chiquita banana logo. The original Chiquita banana jingle--first introduced in 1944 to help teach American audiences how to ripen and use bananas (at the time, still an exotic tropical fruit)--was played 376 times a day on radio stations across the US at its peak, and remains one of the most successful commercial jingles of all time.
Now cyclists can share in the whimsical fun this vibrant Chiquita Banana yellow jersey from Retro. Not only will you be able to promote one of cyclists' favorite "power foods"--portable, easily digestible, and delicious, the natural potassium found in bananas also keeps the lactic acid burning through your muscles at bay--but its bright blue and yellow color scheme will ensure you're well-seen on the road or trail.
Available in both men's and women's versions, you can choose to match your riding partner or create an instant, non-traditional team jersey look.
Retro Jerseys feature:
Beautifully sublimated graphics.
Premium quality Euro-mesh fabric for moisture-wicking performance.
19", 3/4 length hidden zipper.
3 rear pockets for your riding essentials.
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 Jenn says:
All the Retro, None of the Grouch
I can't tell you how pleased we are to have all your iconic favorites back in stock. With a new manufacturer for 2011, these Retro Image Apparel jerseys offer an improved fit, brighter sublimated graphics and a softer, rapid-wicking fabric.
As soon as the boxes landed in our (outstretched) arms, BicyclingHub.com staff tried on some new Retro Image Apparel jerseys vs. the old ones for comparison. Immediately noticeable was the difference in the quality of the fabric itself: possessing a softly brushed interior with an almost silky feel directly against the skin, this new Euro fabric also provides slightly more stretch than previous years and lays flatter against the torso, eliminating the awkward "bunching" effect in the stomach region.
Retro Image Apparel's new fabric also promises to be far more breathable, rapidly wicking away sweat from the body and transferring it to the surface for quick evaporation. Mesh sides with pinhole air vents pair fashion with function, and s mall details such as the double-stitching and lined backing on the zippers were also improved--and much appreciated.
A note on sizing: while not exactly the same extra snug racer cut of years prior, Retro Image Apparel Women's Jerseys still offer a tapered cut for a sleek and stylish look. At 5' 7" and medium build, I fit into the Retro Image Apparel Women's Medium, but found the sleeves to be a bit constricting on my biceps (mountain-biking, vinyasa yoga and cross-country skiing all serve to give them some extra definition) and the jersey was a tad short for me on the hip line. Because of these two factors, I opted for a size large, which gave me a little extra length in the torso I prefer. I'd recommend someone of my size and height to go up one size from their traditional American cut, or the same as their European-brand cycling clothing.
THANKS! - Jenn |
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