Shimano launches 2019 clothing range and bold new S-Phyre RC9 road shoe

The new clothing collections extends Shimano's women's specific performance wear, updates its men's S-Phyre clothing and shoes, as well as dropping a brand new Junior range.

S-Phyre

As seen on and developed with Team Lotto.Jumbo the men's Shimano S-Phyre clothing gains new racing jerseys and bib shorts, plus eyewear, gloves, arm warmers, leg warmers, a sleeveless base layer and footwear.

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Designed specifically to enhance aerodynamics, reduce weight and create optimum temperature regulation, Shimano say it's made subtle adjustments to S-Phyre materials, fittings and cuts, as well as its chamois pads to the 2019 clothing collection.

The new S-Phyre RC9 road model updates include ventilation and drainage areas, and a new stand-out glowing green colour. Below that, the RC7  model now adopts a second BOA L6 dial for quick, micro tension adjustments of the powerzone wire guide.

Sumire

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Shimano say the women's specific kit builds on the existing Fusion collection. The new Sumire range includes new jerseys and matching Sumire Shorts (options with and without bibs) and a Sumire Windbreak Jacket. Features include customizable in-seam lengths with roll-up leg hems, silicone dot print grippers, women’s performance chamois pads and UPF50+ sun protection.

Transit

Shimano's urban range for men and women gets new short sleeve shirts, shorts, gloves and a new packable windbreak jacket, and is designed to look good on and off the bike, and use moisture wicking, quick-drying fabric and odour reduction or antibacterial finishing.

Shimano say all Transit items feature reflective elements for low light conditions, with all tops, apart from t-shirt, featuring chest and lower-right back pockets.

Junior range

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The new range of jerseys and shorts have been designed specifically for eight to 12-year-olds and use quick drying, UV protected fabrics, full zipper, three pockets and silicon grippers, with shorts coming with a claimed high quality chamois.

The 2019 collection will be available in stores in late 2018 (footwear) and early 2019 (clothing).