Ground Effect catalogue by Laurence Mote

If undeliverable, return to: PO Box 4536 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand

97646

summer

2011

Gear for the Cycling Revolution No nonsense cycle clothing for hammering the singletrack, leading the bunch, terrorising the city, or just hangin’. Conceived by cycle nuts, refined by the style police and constructed in New Zealand from hi-performance fabrics. Ground Effect. Pedal on.

Summer Tops..................................................................... Page 4 Lightweight gear to keep you cool and dry in the heat of summer.

Merino................................................................................ Page 7 Hi-performance thermal bodywear constructed from superfine merino.

Shorts............................................................................... Page 10 Your choice of baggy or stretch to deliver comfort in the saddle.

Longs................................................................................ Page 14 Body-hugging tights and loose fitting strides.

Winter Tops...................................................................... Page 15 Thermal wear to battle the big chill through the depths of winter.

Shellwear......................................................................... Page 16 Waterproof-breathable shells to repel wind and rain.

Women............................................................................. Page 18 Outskirts performance cycle clothing designed specifically for women.

Baggage............................................................................ Page 26 Lightweight, uncluttered solutions for carting about your cycling stuff.

Ordering www.groundeffect.co.nz

Secure on-line ordering in the safety of your own home, plus additional stuff we couldn’t squeeze into this catalogue: > Prices approximated in your local currency. > Super-sized front and rear photos of each product and colour. > Detailed fabric, feature specifications and independent product reviews. > FAQ… answers to all those questions you were too afraid to ask your mum. Want to email us? Scribble a note to ernie@groundeffect.co.nz

Phone

> Call toll free 0800 655 733 in New Zealand. > Toll free 1800 145 333 from Australia. > Or +64 3 379 9174 from elsewhere on the planet. We’re generally around Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. Weekends are for biking so you’d be dead lucky to find anyone here then.

Mail

> Post the order form to Ground Effect, PO Box 4536, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand. > Or fax it to us at +64 3 379 2623.

Delivery

> NZ orders are delivered the very next day. Allow $7 per order for the courier. > Australian orders are raced to you by airmail and take 3-6 working days. Add $7 per order for the postie. > UK orders take around a week by airmail. Postage is calculated on our web site – typically $15-30. All prices include VAT and duty. > For the Rest of the World, it takes 1-2 weeks by airmail. Check our web site for freight costs. You may have to pay local taxes or duties when the package arrives.

Exchanges

Accessories...................................................................... Page 27

If your choice is not quite what you had in mind or the wrong size – send it back to us within a reasonable time (unused) and we’ll happily swap it or provide a refund.

Little things to take care of your extremities.

Payment

Order Form & Sizing...................................................... Back Page Cover: Lauren times-out from Tussock Lane. Port Hills, Christchurch. Photo: Lee Howell, Kaptured.com

Prices are in NZ$. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, cheque or titanium components. To approximate the value in your local currency, multiply by 0.75 for USD, 0.45 for GBP, or 0.55 for the Euro. Our web site does the maths using current exchange rates.

Top-Shelf Quality at Real-World Prices Ground Effect only sells directly to cyclists – no wholesalers, agents or retailers. Nothing beats dealing with the people who actually design and make the gear you're buying. Plus you get a lot of bang for your buck. Our gear is regularly tested and rated by independent web and magazine reviewers around the globe, often out-performing brands at twice the price. You get giant-slaying designs and top-shelf quality at real-world prices. More at www.groundeffect.co.nz/about/reviews or by clicking the 'reviews' button on each product.

More Than Kiwi Made Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Most of our fabrics are manufactured here too – many developed in partnership with our suppliers. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system – holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them. The business end of Ground Effect HQ. Photo: Lee Howell, Kaptured.com

Rock Lobster

NZ$99

RE.STYLED

Avoid being boiled alive when the sun turns up the volume. The Rock Lobster boasts its own theme song for company, plus a stand-up collar and long sleeves for shade on those long exposed days on the road. > Long front zip for maximum venting. > Rear security pocket and twin elasticised angle-pockets. > WhaleTail™ covers all of your back all of the time. > Secret tube repair patch. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Burnt Orange

Manta Ray UPF 50+ INTERCOOL Summer fabric combining the functionality of synthetic fibres with the familiar look and feel of cotton. A bicomponent knit couples an inner layer of polyester with a textured cotton outer to help manage hot-headed moments. The polyester wicks sweat away from your body while the cotton draws it to the outside, ensuring super-efficient evaporation to keep you cool. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.

Intercool's UPF 50+ rating extends your no-burn time by 50 times over bare skin. Designs with a stand-up collar and long sleeves maximise protection from the sun's UV rays. Yank 'em up if it gets too stifling.

Relaxed Fit Intercool™ tops enjoy a looser fit with no-elastic hems… a good look both on and off the bike when matched with baggy shorts. Plus fresh air can blow up ya kilt so you don’t lose your cool.

NZ$89

Sweating it out on a backcountry epic or zooming around the hills on a balmy summer evening. The Manta Ray delivers hot-weather cycling performance without requiring you to squeeze into a body-hugging mobile billboard. > Stand-up collar to block UVs. > Long front zip for maximum venting. > Single rear zipped security pocket. > WhaleTail™ covers your back.

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Mocha; Silver

NZ$89

TT2

NZ$59

NEW.DESIGN

A soul mate for your baggy cycle shorts. Its loose fit and Intercool™ fabric keeps you cool. The ZZ Top’s uncluttered design makes it mandatory attire for backcountry junkies and those enduring the morning-after-the-night-before ride.

Equally at home doing battle on the street, in the mosh pit, or sifting at the jump park. Intercool™ fabric does magic things with excess sweat, making the TT2 a genuine technical tee. And like its cousin Frosty Boy – “often licked, never beaten!”

> Raglan sleeves with contrasting flat seams. > Long sleeves protect your forearms from the elements. > Articulated elbows. > Single rear zipped security pocket.

> Ché Guevara print on Mocha tee. > Lawn Dart print on Burnt Orange tee. > Brake Free print on Silver tee.

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Silver

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Silver; Mocha; Burnt Orange

Damian, foot loose and two faced. Motueka Valley. Photo: Grant Stirling

ZZ Top

Road Rage

NZ$119

BRAND.NEW

Race-ready garb without the sponsor’s logo for shredding the singletrack, nailing the bunch or privateers gracing the podium. HyperActive™ fabric wicks away sweat so you can retain your composure at high noon. Team it up with a pair of Supersonics for the complete race twin-set. > Raglan sleeves and multi-panel ‘performance’ fit. > Rear security pocket and twin elasticised angle-pockets. > WhaleTail™ covers your back. > Hidden emergency tube repair patch. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: HyperActive™ Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Azure Blue

Zip Tie UPF 50+ HyperActive™ A lightweight summer fabric from Italy packed with technology to keep you cool and dry as. The bicomponent knit backs a sharp-looking polyester outer with a smooth layer of next-generation polypropylene microfibre against your skin. The polypropylene yarn absorbs almost no moisture, driving sweat away from your body. It even performs its magic in the wet under a rain jacket. The fabric dries at the speed of light – great when reduced to hand washing on tour.

HyperActive’s UPF 50+ rating extends your no-burn time by 50 times over bare skin. Designs with a stand-up collar and long sleeves maximise protection from the sun’s UV rays. Yank ‘em up if it gets too stifling.

Performance Fit HyperActive™ tops feature a closer multi-panel performance fit with flat seams. There’s less flappin’ at speed and the rear pockets are more stable when loaded with cargo.

NZ$129

BRAND.NEW

Choice of mad dogs and others hooked on zipping about in the midday sun. Long sleeves shade you from burning rays and fend off early morning chills. HyperActive™ fabric dries fast when you stop to regroup or refuel. Buckle up. > Stand-up collar for UV protection. > Full-frontal zip for maximum venting. > Articulated elbows. > Rear security pocket and twin elasticised angle-pockets. > Hazard! reflective rear label. Fabric: HyperActive™ Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Azure Blue

Median Strip

NZ$129

Middle-of-the-road luxury for backcountry warriors, tarmac heroes and retro-grouches. Odour resistant Heatwave™ Merino is cool enough to wear on all but the hottest summer days. Walk the line. > Raglan sleeves. > Twin zipped rear pockets. > WhaleTail™ covers your back. > Hidden emergency tube repair patch. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Silver; Burnt Orange

Man vs Wild Merino is unrivalled for comfort as a body layer. It absorbs more moisture than synthetic fibres, mopping up excess sweat rather than letting it settle and cool on your skin. However high-aerobic activities like cycling will often overload ordinary merino. Heatwave’s polyester component repels moisture to avoid total saturation of the fabric – so it dries faster to keep you toasty.

Snug-as-a-Bug Fit Heatwave™ Merino tops are intended to hug your body, ensuring the fabric sits against your skin to wick sweat away – keeping you dry and not chilling out. A bi-component thermal fabric combining 51% merino wool and 49% polyester. Superfine 18.5 micron New Zealand merino wicks sweat away from your skin while the polyester provides a durable, non-pill outer. Lightweight at just 160gm/m2 and machine washable. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.

Hot ‘n’ Cold As a single garment Heatwave™ Merino regulates your temperature through a wide range of conditions, delivering comfort in all but the hottest climes. Yet it is versatile enough to layer under a WindFoil™ top or HydroFoil™ jacket in winter.

Berglar

NZ$139

Steal a break to the summit in this all-mountain, all-conditions merino top. Perfect year round when worn solo, and toasty when layered under another top or rain jacket as a thermal base layer in winter. > Long front zip for venting. > No-elastic hem. > Twin zipped rear pockets. > WhaleTail™ covers your back. > Hazard! reflective rear label. Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Silver; Burnt Orange

Submerino

NZ$109

Model Tee

NZ$89

Ristretto

NZ$69

Woolly underwear for keeping winter chills at bay. Throw the Submerino on under your Frosty Boy and discover the unrivalled properties of merino wool against your skin to keep you warm, dry and comfy. Dive dive. > Raglan sleeves with flat seams for enhanced comfort. > Seamless underarm gusset. > WhaleTail™ back for greater cycling warmth.

Favoured thermal wear for strutting your stuff on the catwalk or defending your body from plummeting temperatures. Heatwave™ Merino wicks hard work away from your skin and unlike the original, this Model Tee offers more colour choices than just black. > Raglan sleeves with flat seams for enhanced comfort. > Seamless underarm gusset. > WhaleTail™ back for greater cycling warmth.

Thermal bodywear to keep you buzzing through the depths of winter. Layer the Ristretto under your favourite riding top… the superfine Heatwave™ Merino wicks sweat away so you stay warm ‘n’ dry. Make mine a short black. > Flat seams for enhanced comfort. > WhaleTail™ cut keeps you tucked in. > XS size option.

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Eggplant; Burnt Orange; Jet Black

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Jet Black; Burnt Orange

Fabric: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Silver; Jet Black

Thermos

NZ$89

Just like a hot cuppa, the Thermos singlet warms you from the inside out. Worn under your favourite cycle top, Heatwave™ Merino wicks away sweat while WindFoil™ fleece shields your torso from biting breezes without any flap. > WindFoil™ front blocks chilly winds. > Flat seams for enhanced comfort. > WhaleTail™ cut keeps you tucked in.

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Red Hot/Burnt Orange; Titanium/Jet Black

About Us All of us at Ground Effect are cycle nuts… riding on and off road, touring, commuting to and from work each day. We tinker, test and talk (a lot) about bikes, rides, events and clothing. New designs and fabrics get thrashed and fine tuned until they perform in anger, not just look good in the studio. Our UnderGround newsletters recount memorable trips, plus tech tips for maintaining or riding your bike, worthy events and land access issues. Click on the UnderGround tab on our web site to search the back catalogue of over sixty rides and assorted wisdom. www.groundeffect.co.nz/underground 1,200 kms to go. Laurence and Guy on the Kiwi Brevet 2010. www.groundeffect.co.nz/underground/hotrides/?id=72 Photo: Caleb Smith.

Juggernauts

NZ$129

NEW.DESIGN

Super-sized shorts for those who prefer living long and loose. Cooler and lighter than the Supertankers for enhanced performance at the edge. Paired with the Underdogs mesh liner, options abound for temperature control with leg vents and mesh backed hand pockets. Hoo-hah! > Easy-Rider™ smooth fitted waist with zipped fly. > Open hand pockets plus zipped rear security pocket. > Non-padded action gusset crutch for pedalling freedom. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: Hi-Impact™ Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Bitter Brown

Luxury Liner

Baggy Shorts Baggies are the default choice of battle-hardened cyclists off road, on tour and around the streets. They combine a loose but not super-baggy fit with an optional mesh liner and moulded pad… providing the performance benefits of conventional stretch shorts with minimal compromise.

Easy-Rider™ Stretch hip panels keep Ground Effect baggies hitched up. Intelligent design reduces surplus fabric for a smoother and therefore more comfortable interface between bum and saddle. There’s also less risk of getting hooked up on technical trails.

Juggernauts and Supertankers are supremely versatile. Add the Underdogs Lycra® mesh liner to deliver no-nonsense performance in the saddle. Whip ‘em out for washing or when moving into après ride mode. Winterise by using a pair of Montezumas three-quarter length shorts as the liner. The Double Happys have an integrated liner – less flexibility but you score two shorts for the price of one.

Hi-Impact™ Heavy duty nylon fabric densely woven to take the knocks. Hi-Impact™ Plus is gruntier than the standard brew with a cotton handle and finish.

Supertankers

NZ$109

Hucking urban obstacles, scything through traffic or doing the post-race lounging thing. These hardwearing Hi-Impact™ Plus shorts are as comfortable and good looking on the bike as off. When combat calls, just add the Underdogs mesh liner and stir to create instant hi-performance baggies. > Easy-Rider™ smooth fitted waist with zipped fly. > Open hand pockets plus zipped rear security pocket. > Non-padded ‘Strictly Ballroom’ gusset for pedalling freedom.

HighRise™ A stretch lumbar panel and HighRise™ rear overlap with your cycle top to keep you covered. No bare skin or lewd exposure.

Fabric: Hi-Impact™ Plus Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Liquorice Grey; Jet Black

NZ$69

Double Happys

NZ$149

NEW.COLOUR

Dog day underwear for your Juggernauts or to morph your Supertankers into fully spec’d riding shorts. Consider scoring a spare pair to extend ride time between washing loads when on tour or thrashing your local trails. > Lycra® mesh keeps you cool. > Twin flat seams for enhanced comfort. > Wide elastic waistband. > HighRise™ rear has you covered.

Rugged, baggy and brutally handsome shorts with an integrated liner. Loose fitting but not excessive – so you won’t get tangled with your seat on those steep descents… but still maintain your composure when ordering up a short black. > Integrated liner with breathable Lycra® mesh. > Easy-Rider™ smooth fitted waist with zipped fly. > Mesh-lined hand pockets – zip ‘em down to keep cool. > Gusseted crutch for pedalling freedom.

Fabric: Lycra® mesh Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: Hi-Impact™ with Lycra® mesh liner Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Liquorice Grey

Leif Stormin’ on Mt Vic, Wellington. Photo: Caleb Smith.

Underdogs

Supersonics

NZ$129

No compromise cycle shorts for breaking the sound barrier and long distance records. 10-panel design and s-shaped seams flow with your body while the Softail™ multi-level pad provides maximum comfort with minimal bulk. Beware the sonic boom. > 10-panel construction. > Twin flat seams for a contour-fit. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

ShockWave™ Lycra® The core fabric of our summer shorts… 4-way stretch nylon with a non-shiny finish. It’s soft against your skin, yet is incredibly tough and dries quickly. Blended with 16% Lycra® to deliver body-hugging performance and durability. Knitted right here in New Zealand.

Hot Shot™ Lycra® Our Softail™ pad delivers unparalleled comfort for those gnarly long days in the saddle. > Differential density, multi-level foam construction provides additional padding at pressure points without increased bulk. > 3D anatomical shaping, 4-way stretch and seamless construction hug your body for a performance fit. > Polyester-knit face fabric against your skin disperses heat and moisture. > Anti-bacterial finish and dries rapidly after washing.

Italian stretch fleece used for winter shorts and tights. 4-way stretch nylon with a tightly woven, hardwearing outer and a brushed inner delivers winter warmth. It dries quickly and is blended with 13% Lycra® to stretch and move with your body.

Sputniks

NZ$99

Expedition issue cycling shorts as worn by Vladimir under his spacesuit on the ill-fated ‘Tour de la Lune’. Constructed from non-shiny ShockWave™ Lycra® with a Softail™ pad to deliver plush, long range comfort and durability. > 8-panel construction. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > Hazard! reflective label.

‘S’ Seams S-shaped seams don't limit the stretch of Lycra® fabrics – ensuring Ground Effect shorts hug and move with your body, not against it.

Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

NZ$159

Montezumas

NZ$129

Race-ready bib shorts for conjuring tricks under the big top and marshalling the peloton. 10-panel cut with twin s-shaped seams ensures an exact fit, while no elastic at your waist removes pressure around the pancetta. > 10-panel construction. > Twin flat seams for a contour-fit. > Lycra® mesh diamond-shaped back panel and wide shoulder straps for maximum comfort and cooling.

Thermo-charged shorts for stomping around when the weather turns nippy. Montezumas combine 8-panel performance with 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Lycra® and below-the-knee styling to keep you and your knees toasty. > 8-panel construction. > Flat seams for a contour-fit. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top.

Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Mote floats through a ray of sun. Mt Elwood, Sierra Buttes, USA. Photo: Forrest Arakawa.

Ringleaders

Snake Bites

NZ$199

Daddy Long Legs

NZ$129

Ranchsliders

NZ$149

Essential bodywear to survive nuclear winters and sub-zero training rides when there’s no chance of overheating. Bibs keep you tucked in and the long front zip lets you relieve pressure without breaching too many by-laws. > Unique combination of Heatwave™ Merino torso and stretch Hot Shot™ Lycra for maximum warmth. > No-elastic waist means zero pressure around your midriff. > Flat seams. Yum. > Calf zips to ease ‘em on and off.

Serious cold weather protection for backcountry epics and campfire legends. 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Lycra® tights with WindFoil™ knees beat polar winds. There’s no pad so you can pull them on over your shorts or whip them off if it gets too hot. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > Calf zips to pull on and off over your cycling shoes. Moo! > Hazard! reflective logos for increased nocturnal presence. > XS size option.

Sharp threads for tackling urban singletrack, crashing the curb and leaping down steps. Bulletproof construction combines with a genuine performance fit and staunch good looks… so you can pedal to work, park ‘em under the desk and then slide out early to hit the strip. > Easy-Rider™ stretch lumbar and hip panels. > Articulated knees with microFoil lining for extra warmth. > Velcro ankle tabs to avoid chain suck.

Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: Hi-Impact™ Plus Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Jet Black; Liquorice Grey

Two Timer

NZ$199

Frosty Boy

NZ$179

Baked Alaska

NZ$159

Engage the Two Timer to make an assignation with your alter ego. Zipping off the sleeves and yoke quickly switches it from a windproof fleece jacket to a hooded vest... scoring you maximum versatility on the bike combined with downtown James Brown styling. > micro-fleece body with WindFoil™ fleece front and arms. > Three panel hood fits smoothly under your helmet. > Integrated thumb loops. > Twin zipped rear pockets. > Secret tube repair patch.

Crawl out of bed and into Frosty Boy – then stumble out the door for a wake-me-up blast on the treadly. Silky microfleece keeps you toasty while the WindFoil™ front and arms knock the stuffing out of chilling breezes. The dinkum onetop-does-it-all for those who like to travel light and fast. > Raglan sleeves with contrasting flat seams. > Integrated thumb loops. > Twin zipped rear pockets. > WhaleTail™ covers all your back all the time.

A hot ‘n’ cold top that propels you at the speed limit across the gap between summer and winter. Its WindFoil™ front takes the edge off a chilly headwind while the Heatwave™ Merino sucks sweat off your body. Wrap your meringue around that. > Long front zip for temperature control. > Flat seams for enhanced comfort. > Elastic thumb loops keep your wrists under wraps. > Twin rear pockets with zips and Hazard! reflective piping.

Fabric: with micro-fleece 100 Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Titanium Grey/Titanium; Burnt Orange/Titanium Weight: 550 gm

Fabric: with micro-fleece 100 Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight/Titanium; Burnt Orange/Silver Weight: 410 gm

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Burnt Orange/Silver; Titanium/Jet Black; Red Hot/Burnt Orange Weight: 295 gm

Storm Trooper

NZ$299

Flash Gordon

NZ$239

Helter Skelters

NZ$159

Battledress for toughing it out when the weather turns to custard. The Storm Trooper shields you from the torrent with waterproof-breathable 2.5 layer HydroFoil™ fabric, fully tape-sealed seams and WhaleTail™ back. Its zip-away hood doubles as a prop for Buzz Aldrin impersonations. > Full-length front zip and velcro storm flap. > Under-arm cooling zips. > Hazard! reflective trim. > Rear pocket turns into itself to form a lightweight bumbag. > Made by us in New Zealand.

Interstellar garb for storming wide open spaces or darting through rush hour traffic. 2.5 layer HydroFoil™ repels rain and blocks out nasty winds. Zipping off the yoke and sleeves converts it into a hi-visibility waterproof vest… great in warmer conditions when you want maximum cooling but only need partial protection from the elements. Sometimes less is more. > Fleece-lined collar. Mmmm. > Zipped rear pocket to store sleeves. > Turns into itself to form a compact package.

Out-of-control rain pants for committed commuters, the playfully insane and long distance tourers. Three-quarter length styling makes ‘em easy to pull on and off, enhances breathability, avoids chain suck and reduces bulk when stashed. HydroFoil™ fabric shields your thighs from deluges and your bum from rear wheel splatter. > Fully tape-sealed seams. > Velcro speed tabs at cuffs. > Turns into its rear pocket to form a tidy package. > XS size option.

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Azure Blue; Agent Orange Weight: 375 gm

Fabric: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colours: Agent Orange; Limelight Weight: 300 gm

Fabric: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black Weight: 185 gm

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Doctor Smock

NZ$179

The Phantom

NZ$129

Vespa

NZ$79

Blessed with a split personality, Doctor Smock morphs into ‘Mr Vest’ by zipping off its yoke and sleeves. Back in jacketmode, the microFoil™ yoke covers the vest’s breathable mesh back to shed rain and block chilling winds. The ultimate one – or should that be two – for the road. > Fleece-lined collar. Mmmm. > Zipped rear pocket to store sleeves. > Turns into itself so you can shove it in your back pocket. > Hazard! reflective trim dazzles others at night.

Gossamer-weight shell for superheroes leading the peloton or flying around the city. Tuck it in your rear pocket as insurance against cutting winds and sudden rain. Its high visibility colour ensures you’re seen scything through the traffic – important when saving the world from certain disaster. > Elastic thumb loops keep your wrists under wraps. > WhaleTail™ cut keeps your back covered. > Zipped rear pocket. > Turns into itself so you can shove it in your back pocket.

Speed-of-light wind protection for hammering the tarmac or commuting to the coalface. The Vespa is an ultra-lightweight vest that scrunches down to nothing. Its mesh back lets the hard work escape, and aspirant Houdinis can wriggle in and out of it while cruising at the back of the bunch. > Mesh back for maximum breathability. > Electric Yellow for maximum visibility on the open road. > Hazard! reflective logo at rear, and reflective piping on chest and back. > XS size option.

Fabric: microFoil™ with mesh back Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Electric Yellow Weight: 230 gm

Fabric: microFoil™ Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Electric Yellow Weight: 165 gm

Fabric: microFoil™ with mesh back Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Electric Yellow Weight: 120 gm

Performance cycle clothing for women

Snow-lubed clay grease, this side of Turtons saddle. Double Hill, Rakaia. Photo: Dave Mitchell.

Flying Nun

NZ$139

Kick bad habits and Mother Superior all around the hill with this versatile all-conditions top. Heatwaveâ&#x201E;˘ Merino mixes the next-to-skin comfort of superfine New Zealand merino with a durable, quick-drying polyester outer. Perfect year round when worn solo, and toasty when layered under another top or rain jacket in winter. No wimple required. > Long sleeves protect your forearms from the elements. > No-elastic hem and twin zipped rear pockets. > Secret tube repair patch. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Silver; Eggplant

Tip Top

NZ$129

BRAND.NEW

Starfish

NZ$99

Ricochet

NZ$89

NEW.COLOUR

Swerve ’n curve your way through summer’s multiday expeditions, mountain bike marathons and training rides at both ends of the day. HyperActive™ fabric dries fast to keep you composed. Long sleeves provide shade from the sun and fend off early morning chills. > UPF 50+ > Raglan sleeves and multi-panel ‘performance’ fit. > No-elastic hem. > Rear security pocket with twin elasticised angle-pockets. > Hazard! reflective rear label.

Solar protection for when the heat haze rolls off the tarmac and Rolf scares you with his wobble-board and stories of blistering heat. Long sleeves shade your forearms and a stand-up collar shelters your neck from excess rays. Intercool™ fabric wicks sweat away from your body to keep you oh so cool. > UPF 50+ > Long front zip for maximum venting with a no-elastic hem. > Rear security pocket with twin elasticised angle-pockets. > WXL size option.

Velo-verve coupled with hot-weather cycling performance for clocking miles on the road bike or nailing that elusive section of singletrack. Ground Effect’s Intercool™ fabric wicks away sweat. Great for those not-so-lazy, hazy summer days when your body exceeds its euphemistic glow. > UPF 50+ > Long front zip for maximum venting. > Raglan sleeves with wide cuffs. > No-elastic hem. > Rear security pocket with twin elasticised angle-pockets.

Fabric: HyperActive™ Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Azure Blue; Limelight

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colours: Eggplant; Limelight; Ice Blue

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Limelight; Ice Blue

Hip Hop

NZ$59

NEW.DESIGN

Presto

NZ$49

Tom Thumbs

NZ$149

NEW.DESIGN

Dignified garb for causing mayhem on the streets, working out at the gym or bopping around town. Ground Effect’s Intercool™ fabric wicks away excess sweat making this baby a genuine technical tee. > Raglan sleeves. > Intercool™ fabric helps manage hot-headed moments. > Lawn Dart print. > Women’s fit. > Made by us in New Zealand.

Wear under your favourite top or fly solo in search of the penultimate tan. 4-way stretch nylon Lycra® provides secure support while Intercool™ lining removes perspiration. This ain’t no skimpy number – so can be worn alone or in combination with a sports’ bra. > Wide elastic and Lycra® binding for stability at speed. > Lycra® mesh back panel for extra cooling. > Hazard! reflective label.

Snappy shorts combining rough ‘n’ tumble good looks with absolute performance. An integrated mesh liner with seamless ‘chamois’ pad delivers all-day pedalling comfort for singletrack fiends and urban legends. > Smooth, flat front with zipped fly to ease over your hips. > Easy-Rider™ stretch lumbar and hip panels. > Cargo pocket with concealed zip. > Gusseted crutch for pedalling freedom. > Long legs hang around your knees.

Fabric: INTERCOOL Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colour: Eggplant

Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® / Intercool™ lining Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colour: Ice Blue

Fabric: Hi-Impact™ with Lycra® mesh liner Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colour: Bitter Brown

NZ$109

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Dovetails

NZ$69

Three-quarter length shorts for cranking through rush hour traffic, sifting the back roads, or lounging with Dean. Add the Dovetails mesh liner to convert into dinkum hi-performance baggies. Remove for washing or hitting the strip. Best shaken not stirred. > Easy-Rider™ stretch lumbar and hip panels. > Smooth, flat front with zipped fly to ease over your hips. > Open hand pockets plus zipped rear security pocket. > Gusseted crutch for pedalling freedom. > WXL size option.

A mesh liner that fits like a dove under your Martinis. Pack a spare pair when on tour to extend riding time between washing loads. > Lycra® mesh keeps you cool. > Twin flat seams for enhanced comfort. > Wide elastic waistband. > HighRise™ rear has you covered. > WXL size option.

Fabric: Hi-Impact Plus™ Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colours: Liquorice Grey; Jet Black

Fabric: Lycra® mesh Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Cherie-ness, next to Godley-ness. Taylors Mistake, Christchurch. Photo: Lee Howell, Kaptured.com

Martinis

Mojos

NZ$129

No compromise cycle shorts for long spells in the saddle. The Mojos’ 10-panel design, coupled with their twin s-shaped seams, hug and move with your body, while the Softail™ multi-level pad provides maximum comfort with minimal bulk. Hoodoo voodoo. > 10-panel construction. > Twin flat seams for contour-fit. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > Hazard! reflective label. > Made by us in New Zealand. Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Jitterbugs

NZ$99

Deluxe stretch cycle shorts made from hardwearing nylon Lycra® fabric. Jitterbugs deliver plush, long range performance with a seamless, moulded synthetic ‘chamois’. > 8-panel construction. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > Hazard! reflective label.

‘S’ Seams S-shaped seams don't limit the stretch of Lycra® fabrics – ensuring Ground Effect shorts hug and move with your body, not against it.

Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

NZ$129

Short Cuts

NZ$109

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble… genuine black magic for piloting broomsticks and fighting winter chills. Witches Britches combine 8-panel performance with below-the-knee styling and Hot Shot™ Lycra® to keep you and your knees toasty warm. > 8-panel construction. > Wide elastic waist band for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > WXL size option.

No compromise summer shorts for slicing ‘n’ dicing the singletrack or blasting the open road. Short Cuts combine the comfort and performance of the Jitterbugs with below-theknee styling. Never be caught short again. > 8-panel construction. > Wide elastic waistband for maximum comfort. > HighRise™ rear overlaps with your cycle top. > WXL size option.

Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: ShockWave™ Lycra® Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Greville Harbour and my D’Urville Island girl. Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Dave Mitchell.

Witches Britches

Ice Queen

NZ$179

Popsicle

NZ$159

Hot Toddy

NZ$109

Combat winter’s freezing days with this lightweight, windproof fleece pullover. The WindFoil™ fleece front and arms take the sting out of a chilly headwind, yet the extra long front zip lets you control your temperature on the fly. One top that does-it-all for those who like to travel light and fast. > Integrated thumb loops. > Twin zipped rear pockets. > Hazard! reflective trim. > WXL size option. > Made by us in New Zealand.

A hot ‘n’ cold top that propels you at the speed limit across the gap between summer and winter. Its WindFoil™ front takes the edge off biting winds while the Heatwave™ Merino sucks sweat away from your skin to keep you dry and comfy. Lickety split. > Long front zip for temperature control. > Elastic thumb loops keep your wrists under wraps. > Twin rear pockets with zips and Hazard! reflective piping. > WhaleTail™ back for greater cycling warmth. > Secret tube repair patch.

Not quite a dram with a slice, but this thermal underwear will keep you equally toasty during the depths of winter. Layer under your Ice Queen or She Shell and discover the unrivalled properties of merino wool against your skin. Giddy up. > Three panel hood fits smoothly under your helmet. > Seamless underarm gusset. > Flat seams for enhanced comfort. > ‘Snug-as-a-bug’ fit keeps the fabric against your skin to wick sweat away.

Fabric: with micro-fleece 100 Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart at back) Colours: Burnt Orange/Silver; Ice Blue/ Titanium Weight: 350 gm

Fabric: Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Red Hot/Burnt Orange; Ice Blue/Silver Weight: 280 gm

Fabric: Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Eggplant; Jet Black Weight: 220 gm

NZ$299

Flip Flop

NZ$179

No-compromise defence against crappy weather and tongue twisters. The She Shell repels rain and wind with its waterproof-breathable 2.5 layer HydroFoil™ fabric, fully tapesealed seams, zip-away hood and WhaleTail back. > Zip away skullcap hood fits snugly under your helmet. > Under-arm cooling zips. > WhaleTail™ cut keeps your back covered. > Hazard! reflective trim explodes under headlights. > Rear pocket turns into itself to form a lightweight bumbag.

Smoke, mirrors and two short zips remove the yoke and sleeves to flip this lightweight jacket into a vest. Flopped back into jacket mode, the microFoil™ yoke covers the vest’s breathable mesh back to shed rain and block chilling winds. Two for one, and one for all. > Fleece-lined collar. Mmmm. > Zipped rear pocket to store sleeves. > Turns into itself so you can shove it in your back pocket. > Hazard! reflective trim dazzles others at night.

Fabric: Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Azure Blue; Agent Orange; Limelight Weight: 355 gm

Fabric: microFoil™ with mesh back Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart at back) Colours: Electric Yellow Weight: 205 gm

Ditte places a bet both ways. Kirwans Reward Track, Reefton, West Coast. Photo: Dave Mitchell.

She Shell

Platypus Bladder ™

Ground Effect uses Platypus™ bladders made by Cascade Designs in the USA. They feature a hi-flow rubber bite valve, shut-off elbow and screw top for easy refilling. Bladder volume is 2 litres.

Tardis

NZ$169

Body Bag

NZ$129

Trip through space with your very own time machine. The Tardis transforms your ungainly treadly into a compact bundle – handy when smuggling it onto planes and trains. Shrinks into a compact ‘A4’ package when you get to where you’re going. Doctor Who? > Sturdy carry handles and shoulder strap. > Front and rear drop-out spacers protect your frame ‘n’ forks. > Internal pocket for stowing pedals and tools. > Foam padding at hub protects bag from rubbing. > Imported.

A simple solution to the hassle of hauling your bike around. Just whip off your front wheel and pop your precious toy inside the Body Bag. For big trips, line it with ‘disposable’ cardboard to provide additional impact protection. Folds into a compact ‘A4’ package when you get to your destination. > Sturdy carry handles and shoulder strap. > Cordura reinforcing protects the primary wear points. > Front drop-out spacer protects your forks in transit. > Internal pocket for stowing pedals and tools. > Imported.

Fabric: Cordura Colour: Charcoal Weight: 1450gms Sizes: 115cm x 70cm

Fabric: Cross-Ply™ with Cordura Colour: Black Weight: 1150gms Sizes: 165cm x 70cm

Reservoir Dog

NZ$129

A day bag/drinking system that’s light enough for a few hours on the trails but big enough to swallow the mandatory clothing, food and tools for the ol’ “two sandwich, banana and a cookie” day ride. > Big-Air™ harness with breathable mesh over closed-cell foam. > Hipbelt, sternum and diagonal stabiliser straps. > ‘Hidden-tube’ sleeve keeps bite valve within gasping reach. > Front pocket with key clip and zipped tool compartment. > Imported. Fabric: Cross-Ply™ with Big-Air™ harness Colour: Burnt Orange/Silver Weight: 520gm pack plus 100gm bladder Sack Volume: 18 litres Bladder Volume: 2 litres

Half Pipes

NZ$69

Winterise your baggies or stretch cycle shorts with these toasty Hot Shot™ Lycra® leg warmers. Slip them on in the cold. Peel ‘em off when no longer required. Add lace, suspenders and jazz for late night entertainment. > Fast-drying, 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Lycra®. > Gripper elastic at hem keeps them hitched up. > Hazard! reflective logos on each calf for night time visibility. > Calf zips to ease on and off over your cycling shoes. Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Lucifers NZ$29

Fabric: Sizes: S (6 - 7 1/2), M (8 - 9 1/2), L (10 - 111/2) Colour: Jet Black

Zig Zags NZ$29 Cosy socks for winter riding cunningly knitted with a toasty merino wool inner and hard-wearing nylon outer. Slightly thicker than the Ankle Biters and with additional cushioning at the front of your ankle. Fabric: Merino/Nylon Sizes: S (6 - 7 1/2), M (8 - 9 1/2), L (10 - 111/2) Colour: Jet Black

Ankle Biters NZ$29

Yoyos

NZ$49

Take the sting out of winter riding with these thermal sox. They’re constructed from our quick drying micro-fleece 100, with a WindFoil™ top section to shield your toes from icy blasts during those rapid descents. Imported.

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Snappy socks knitted from lightweight merino wool to deal with sweaty feet in the heart of summer and deliver you from the jaws of canine predators. Elastic arch prevents slippage while cushioning in the sole provides increased pedalling comfort.

Extend your short sleeve top in cold conditions with these Hot Shot™ Lycra® arm warmers. Then push them down to your wrists when you hit operating temperature or global warming bites. > Fast-drying, 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Lycra®. > Gripper elastic around top of arms. > Hazard! reflective logos.

Fabric: Merino/Nylon Sizes: S (6 - 7 1/2), M (8 - 9 1/2), L (10 - 111/2) Colour: Silver

Fabric: Hot Shot™ Lycra® Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see chart at back) Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: Merino/Nylon Sizes: S (6 - 7 1/2), M (8 - 9 1/2), L (10 - 111/2) Colour: Titanium Grey

Toe Rags NZ$19

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The emperor’s new footwear – minimalist summer socks knitted from lightweight merino wool to suck sweat away from your feet. X-rated elastic arch prevents slippage. Cushioned heel and toes provide increased pedalling comfort.

Chipolatas NZ$59

Baked Beanie NZ$19

Anti-freeze for your digits on those nasty cold morning jaunts to work, or while out night riding your favourite singletrack. Reinforced palms provide extra protection for your mitts and ensure positive contact with your bike. Get ‘em while they’re hot. Imported.

Scare your friends during Halloween or sneak in as an extra on a Vincent Ward movie. Made from micro-fleece 100, the Baked Beanie occupies minimal room under your helmet while its microFoil™ lining saves your ears from biting winds.

Fabric: Sizes: S, M, L Colour: Jet Black

Fabric: micro-fleece 100 Sizes: One fits all Colours: Limelight; Titanium Grey; Silver; Burnt Orange

High Fives NZ$35

Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides NZ$39

These full-finger summer gloves protect your hands during terminal dismounts and while dragging your knuckles inside the berm. A double layer of synthetic suede with no additional padding on the palms delivers hi-performance contact with your bars. And fingertip grips come to the party for positive braking. Imported.

by Simon, Jonathan and Paul Kennett The seventh edition of this excellent guide book with a swag of new rides. Suitable for beginners through to self-proclaimed experts. A great introduction to the playgrounds of New Zealand.

Sizes: S, M, L Colour: Jet Black

Quickdraws NZ$29

Bandanna NZ$9

Rough, tough ‘n’ tumble summer gloves for gunslingers and hardened mountain bikers. Full thumb and long index finger ensure they fit like a… glove. Fully featured with synthetic suede palms, pressure pads and a towelling nose wipe. Oink. Imported.

Wear under your helmet to stop hard-earned sweat getting in your eyes. Crafted from stretchy Cotton Lycra®.

Sizes: S, M, L Colour: Silver

Sizes: One only with infinite adjustment using the knot of your choice. Colour: Jet Black

29 Specifically developed for high aerobic activities. 2.5 layer HydroFoil™ fabric combines a lightweight ripstop nylon shell with a composite membrane that is completely waterproof, totally windproof and extremely breathable. The outer fabric is treated with a water repellent finish that encourages rain to bead up and roll off, while an inner textured finish enhances comfort against your body.

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microFoil™ Shell fabric constructed from 100% polyester micro fibres, tightly woven to block wind with a light coating to resist drizzle. The ultra-fine yarn is silk-like to touch but retains breathability. The outer surface is buffed to achieve a natural ‘peached finish’.

WindFoil™ fleece combines the quick-drying and insulative benefits of polyester fleece with a totally windproof yet highly breathable barrier. The WindFoil™ membrane is sandwiched between the micro-fleece outer and wicking-mesh liner to provide effective protection in cold, dry conditions.

Design Features WhaleTail™ Ground Effect tops are cut with extra length in the back. So when you stretch out in search of the perfect downhill position the tail of your shirt won’t ride-up to expose your back to the elements. In case of emergency Concealed in the seam of most Ground Effect garments is a puncture repair patch. You may never be caught flat again. Now you see me... Night travel is a spooky experience. Many Ground Effect garments feature our Hazard!™ reflective logo and piping to help remind traffic that we’re on the road too. Unfashion

Approved clobber for terrorising the city, cruising the high-ways or café surfing. Unfashion garments combine comfort on the bike with sharp looks for when you hit the pavement.

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Sizing

Warranty

This chart is a guide only – if you fall in-between sizes, the right size for you will depend on your body shape and how loose or tight you like to wear your clothes. It’s no hassle to swap, if your first choice is not the best fit.

Conceived by cycle nuts and refined by the style police… Ground Effect gear is built to last. If it breaks when it shouldn’t have, we’ll put it right. No horsing around. No excuses. No cost to you. No problems.

Unisex Height Chest Waist Hips

*XS available in selected products only XS* 154 - 164 cm 5’1” - 5’5” 84 - 90 cm 33 - 35” 66 - 72 cm 26 - 28” 78 - 86 cm 31 - 34”

S 163 - 172 cm 5’ 4” - 5’ 8” 91 - 97 cm 36 - 38” 73 - 79 cm 29 - 31” 87 - 95 cm 34 - 37”

Women Bust Waist

M 169 - 178 cm 5’ 6” - 5’ 10” 98 - 104 cm 39 - 41” 80 - 86 cm 32 - 34” 96 - 103 cm 38 - 41”

L 175 - 185 cm 5’ 9” - 6’ 1” 105 - 111 cm 42 - 44” 87 - 93 cm 35 - 37” 104 - 111 cm 41 - 44”

XL 183 - 191 cm 6’ 0” - 6’ 3” 112 - 118 cm 44 - 46” 94 - 100 cm 37 - 39” 112 - 120 cm 44 - 47”

*WXL available in selected products only WS (8-10)

WM (12)

WL (14)

WXL* (16-18)

88 - 92 cm 35 - 36” 63 - 69 cm 25 - 27” 89 - 95 cm 35 - 37”

93 - 97 cm 37 - 38” 70 - 76 cm 28 - 30” 96 - 102 cm 38 - 40”

98 - 102 cm 39 - 40” 77 - 83 cm 31 - 33” 103 - 109 cm 41 - 43”

103 - 107 cm 41 - 42” 84 - 90 cm 34 - 36” 110 - 116 cm 44 - 46”

Reviews Ground Effect earns more than its fair share of gold medals and five star ratings from independent web and magazine gear reviews around the globe. Read all about it at www.groundeffect.co.nz/about/reviews or by clicking the ‘reviews’ button on each product.

Contact Us We can talk forever about cycling. Sorting out tricky problems, dreaming up adventures or swapping stories of epic trips are welcome diversions. And we’re keen as mustard for your ideas about how to improve Ground Effect products to better meet your needs. So write, call, beat drums or send smoke signals to us at: Ground Effect PO Box 4536, 10 B Tussock Lane, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone +64 3 379 9174, Fax +64 3 379 2623 email ernie@groundeffect.co.nz, www.groundeffect.co.nz

Unisex vs Women’s Sizes

We hold no stock or samples at our office in Ferrymead. However, if you hang your hat in Christchurch or are passing through you’re welcome to drop in on us, place an order or arrange an exchange. Orders are despatched directly from our factory and delivered to you by courier the very next day.

If you’re struggling to find that certain something in the Outskirts™ women’s range, then check out Ground Effect’s standard range of unisex gear. As unisex items tend to be larger than our women’s designs selected products are also available in XS (approximately women’s small) to provide a more complete range.

Ground Effect® and the logo design are registered trademarks of Cyclic Solutions Limited. Big-Air, EasyRider, Hazard!, Heatwave, Hi-Impact, HighRise, Hot Shot, HydroFoil, HyperActive, Intercool, microFoil, Outskirts, ShockWave, Softail, Unfashion, WhaleTail, Wide-Mouth and WindFoil are trademarks of Cyclic Solutions Limited. Platypus™ is a trademark of Cascade Designs Inc.

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