Arm Warmers Review – Trigirl blogger Jemima tests out this essential piece of spring cycling kit
Trigirl Arm Warmers: “a MUST HAVE piece of kit”
Whoever came up with the idea for arm warmers must have lived in a topsy-turvy climate like the UK and was a genius! They are such a versatile bit of cycle kit.
Arm warmers act as an extra layer for freezing winter days and are great for those ‘too cold to start off, boiling hot midway through’ rides. Easy on/ easy off arm warmers have been a lifesaver for me so many times! They are also a great way to extend use of your summer kit- making fave summer jerseys long-sleeved in a snap!
Unfortunately, for such a simple piece of clothing, arm warmers seem to be pretty tricky to get right. Too tight, too baggy, too cool, too warm, not long enough…
No more!
This week I had the chance to try out Tri Girl’s Cosy Cycling Arm Warmers in Black/ Hi- Viz Pink.
I really liked the style and look of them (the reflective logo is also a bonus!)
These warmers use gripper bonding at the top to hold them up comfortably and securely. They’re also easy to take off (even whilst moving!) and they will fit neatly into your back-jersey pocket. They stayed up well and didn’t rub or chafe at any point.
Trigirl warmers are toasty and warm. The soft insides feel nice on the skin and help to keep the heat in… important for British spring time!
Trigirl arm warmers come in two sizes. I chose small and they were a tiny bit big for my titchy arms, but when my other cycling buddies wanted to give them a try they fit perfectly. For most, sizing shouldn’t be a problem as the stretchy material helps them fit a range of sizes (and makes them comfortable to wear). I do have fairly long arms- these were the first pair of arm warmers that I have found that can actually give me full-length coverage (another bonus!)
Trigirl arm warmers are a definite MUST HAVE piece of kit for your year-round activewear wardrobe!
Buy your set of Trigirl arm warmers in our online shop here.
Read more from university student and ambitious age group triathlete Jemima Cooper here.