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Azonic Catalyst 2007 DH Race Wear - Jersey & Shorts

I have been a fond user of the Azonic Catalyst DH shorts for the last few years although their graphics in general, colour scheme and especially the look of their Jerseys was always lacking some interest and style.

For 2006/2007 Azonic have totally changed their Catalyst range to bring us a real clean and subtly styled stealth look DH kit that's really set the tone for DH race wear this year.

The Jerseys are now made from a much better material than previous seasons and sizing is a little bit more realistic. The main colour is a real dark charcoal and black with lighter grey highlights and backing graphics. The Azonic logos both front and back are subtle and are well screen printed to fit the bill of the shirt. A nice touch is the red Azonic logo on the collar. The jerseys are well ventilated and are light weight but one niggle is the sleeves can be a bit tight to get certain body armour under. Most Dainese and 661 body armour fits under a treat mind.

For interest our bucksmtb logos are dual layer cam cut heat transfer printed logos front and back by Bonus Promos/T-shirts Unlimited, Banbury. Only available for bucksmtb race team members though I'm afraid....

The shorts for this year have had the bulky padding removed from past years and are also made on a more resistive material for tumbles of the bike. The look is much nicer too keeping to just black with white and silver for the logos, stretch panel sections and highlights. The shorts are tough but aren't a silly weight, they are simply a durable and comfortable short to wear. A tough zipped fly and internal phone/key pocket finish off a superb pair of shorts.

Matching gloves are available also but these are not to everyone's liking - they come in the form of an old school MX type glove with limited padding and protection, and they are also a cuff less fit which takes some getting used to. Good looks and good price though...

All in all superb kit, good quality and looks, fair pricing. Definately worth a look



Scott
bucksmtb.co.uk

Catalyst wear shown with bmtb raceteam livery

Total price :
Azonic Catalyst Jersey RRP £39.95
Azonic Catalyst Shorts RRP £54.95
Azonic Formula Gloves RRP £24.95

Sizing:
Generally good but if you take a L t-shirt take an XL jersey.
Go up a size than normal in the shorts though, i.e. If your a 34'' waist take a 36'' waist

Rating:
4/5. Top quality kit with superb looks and good durability and comfort. Top of our kit list for 2007.

From:
Our 2006 & 2007 Season DH race Kit for our race team was shipped in from the USA specially by Mountain mania Bike Shop/ Balfa UK (Tring) and was printed by Bonus Promotions/T-shirts Unlimited in Banbury.