ABOUT THE 2026 WILD RYE SPRING COLLECTION
KELLER TANK TOP
Wild Rye describes the Keller Crop Tank as a true Jill of all trades, and for once that might not be marketing overreach. Soft, slightly cropped, and built from a recycled polyester-tencel-spandex blend (76/19/5%), the Keller is the kind of top that can do it all – gravel grinds, alpine riding, camping, sipping on a drink in the backyard, it’s a tank top for everything. It’s a relaxed fit by Wild Rye’s standards; breathable; quick-drying, and lightweight. The center back length in a size 6 is 18.5 inches, making it reasonably cropped. The Keller Crop Tank, priced at $72, comes in beautiful colors including Alpenglow, Alhambra, Midnight, and Shaded Spruce, with sizes running 0 through 14.
EASLEY CROP TEE
The Easley Crop Tee is intended to be the one you throw on when you’re not sure what the day holds but you’re fairly confident you’re gonna be doing some sweating. It’s slightly cropped with a boxy fit, made from a micro-perforated recycled polyester with four-way stretch from a small amount of elastane — the kind of fabric that actually breathes rather than just posting the claim. The ripstop construction and quick-dry finish make it a viable trail top rather than just a cute option you’d wear to the trailhead and swap out. It comes in at 4.2 oz., carries a UPF 50+ rating, and the center back length in a size S sits at 21 inches, giving just enough back-end coverage when combined with a high rise short like the Frankie. The Easley crop tee comes in Gecko, Spruce Aquila Bloom, and Amethyst with Wild Rye’s usual sizes of XS through XXL. The tee will run you $79.
RUSTLER WINDBREAKER
The Alden anorak was Wild Rye’s first foray into a packable layer, and was a solid option at the time. Their new Rustler Windbreaker feels like a refinement of the same idea, but with a few smart upgrades. The Alden was a pullover, anorak-style, and Wild Rye has made the Rustler with a full zip-front, which gives you more control over ventilation while on the bike. The fabric is 100% recycled nylon and is ultralight, soft, and quiet (no one wants to sound like a walking potato chip bag when riding). The jacket also has a PFAS-free DWR treatment for water resistance.
At 5.2 oz. with a center back length of 27 inches, it’s barely noticeable when worn, and feels like nothing when packed away in your bag. The hood is adjustable and helmet-compatible, which sounds like a small thing until you’re caught in a surprise storm. It packs into an integrated internal pocket and it comes with clip-to-bike straps so you can attach it directly to your handlebars rather than rooting around for space in your pockets or stopping to open your pack. Three zippered pockets (two hand, one chest) round things out, and the extended cuffs and slight dropped hem in the back gives plenty of coverage on the backside while riding. The Rustler Windbreak costs $179, and comes in the Shaded Spruce and Amethyst colorways, with sizes XS through XXL.
FRANKIE SHORTS
The Frankie is the new baggier sibling in Wild Rye’s shorts lineup, built from the same durable fabric as the Freel, but dialed up with a slightly roomier fit, a longer 14.75-inch inseam, and high-quality Velcro waist adjusters to let you fine-tune the fit. The fabric has just enough stretch to move with you on the bike without ever feeling sloppy, and the pockets were intended to be thoughtfully sized and placed because Wild Rye understands that a pocket that can’t hold your phone isn’t really a pocket at all. The shorts come in the Garnet Meow, Storm, and Black colorways, in sizes 0 through 18, for a price of $169.
BILLIE STASH BIBS
The Billie bib is built for the days when you’re not entirely sure when the ride will be over. It’s a chamois bib, designed for longer efforts, and using an endurance-oriented Italian chamois pad underneath. There is supportive compression from 80% nylon and 20% spandex fabric, with a breathable mesh over-the-shoulder straps. What makes it different from the previous Billie bib is the stash pockets on both legs, which sit at thigh level and are sized for a phone, an ID, and whatever snacks you’ve convinced yourself to wait to savor at the summit rather than scarfing down at the first climbing break. Low-profile silicone-dotted leg bands keep things in place without digging in. It has a 9-inch inseam and weighs 6.1 oz. The bib is available in Iris and Midnight colors, in sizes 0 through 18 and will cost $165. The mesh straps on the Iris colorway feature a butterfly wing print detail as well, which is pretty!
THE DIRT
Through extensive testing in Wild Rye’s collections, I have reliable fit a Size 4 in their tops and bottoms, or a size small, with little need to deviate. Like most human beings, I have a body that fluctuates and can have a waist size anywhere between 27-28.5 inches. Sometimes, this results in a tighter waist, but overall I have found Wild Rye’s Size Guide to be accurate for my body. All products that I tested here were a size small or size 4.
KELLER CROP TANK
I am upset that I waited this long to try out the Keller tank. To be honest, I thought it wouldn’t be flattering on me, as it seemed too similar to a muscle tank on paper. But the Keller has become one of my top pieces from this entire collection, and honestly one of my top pieces period!
The Keller has been in Wild Rye’s lineup for a few years, and it’s easy to see why it keeps getting brought back. The tank’s material is soft and breathable, with a familiar feel to the Wild Rye Mackay Crop Tee if that was already in your rotation. The crop length hits in a flattering spot that isn’t extreme, though I’ll be honest – depending on what I’m wearing underneath, a little bib waistband or chamois does make a cameo sometimes. The armhole cut is just open enough to feel airy and give your arms full range of motion, without going so deep that you’re busy wondering if you look like one of those gym bros, where the shirt might just cease to exist as it hangs from a thread. I truly have been wearing this tank on every summer ride, and then also fishing, hiking, and running errands, because at Wild Rye’s price point, you want a piece that earns its keep beyond one activity. The Keller Crop Tank does it all – I’m a big fan.
EASLEY CROP
I’m not entirely sure if the Easley is intended to step in for the Mackay Crop Top, but if that’s the direction, I’d vote to keep the Mackay around. Between the two, the Mackay is my pick. The Easley runs a bit boxier and bigger, and the material is noticeably more structured and less soft. As an athletic tee, this sounds fine on paper, but it translates to a shirt that pulls slightly across my shoulders, and doesn’t move quite as freely as I’d like on the bike. I find that it fits true to size, but the minimal stretch and stiffer athletic fabric make it a better option for a walk or hike than my usual mountain bike rotation. This tee hasn’t quite found its way into regular use for me the way the Keller tank or past Wild Rye tees have. If you’re looking for something to throw on for a mellow trail walk or a low-key workout, the Easley could be up your alley. If you’re expecting the softness and mobility of the Mackay, you might find yourself reaching for something else.
BILLIE STASH BIB
I’ll keep this one short, as there isn’t anything to complain about. The bibs also haven’t seen any substantial upgrades, anyways. I’ve loved the previous version of the Billie, and the 2026 iteration hasn’t given me any reason to feel differently. This updated version includes pockets on the thighs of the bib, but everything else is the same, with a fantastic fit and comfortable chamois. The bib straps don’t dig into my shoulders, and the same silicone grippers on the leg bands keep everything in place without creating the sausage casing effect. I’m not a gravel rider, but the addition of the pockets feels like a solid upgrade. The Iris colorway is a bright, punchy mix of purple and pink, making them unique. The fit is identical to the previous version and true to size for me at a 28.5″ waist in a size 4. This bib is 10/10 for me, and the pockets are just a cherry on top.
FRANKIE 14.75” BIKE SHORTS
Lately, I have been bothering Cole more than normal, because I have almost officially parted ways with knee pads. This is mostly because I lost them and was too lazy and cheap to order new ones, but I am sure that Cole was delighted to see me wearing the Frankie 14.75” shorts for the coverage sans knee pads. I do have a decent collection of traditional MTB shorts, but I have only had the shorter inseam offerings from Wild Rye until now. The added length actually surprised me – it provides solid coverage and a bit of protection on rougher trail sections, without leaving me feeling like I was swimming in the shorts. The material and length make these shorts my top pick for a day at the bike park if I weren’t wearing pants, but at the same time, they work perfectly for casual trail riding.
The waistband – which is slightly different and also a combination of other waist bands from Wild Rye – was one of my favorite things about the shorts (isn’t that always the case for me? I love a good waistband). The adjustable pull straps with velcro on each side, combined with the wide waistband and buttons, create a fit that’s flattering and dialed in a way that a lot of shorts just aren’t. I found sizing to be typical, and really enjoyed the overall fit of the shorts. And yes, the Garnet Meow colorway is exactly as fun as it sounds.
That said, I have two complaints that have kept these from becoming my go-to. The pocket situation is underwhelming, with one zippered pocket that barely fits my phone, plus two small unzippered hand pockets I’ve never actually used. For a quick ride without a pack, I’ve found it to be limiting. And the fabric makes a noticeable swishing noise on the pedal stroke consistently. It’s the kind of thing I tried to tune out on a few rides, but it definitely was living rent-free in my head on every climb. I still wear them, and they’re comfortable, cute, and well-fitted, but the noise and the pockets keep them from being my new favorites.
RUSTLER WINDBREAKER
The Rustler windbreaker is a smart, well-executed upgrade from the Alden anorak. It’s one of those pieces I’ve genuinely started building rides around rather than just throwing in as an afterthought. The packability alone convinces me that there’s no excuse to leave a jacket behind on my rides. It stuffs down small, with an option to stuff it into its own little bag with a loop for attaching, and I’ve been shoving it into my pack on alpine and mountain rides without even thinking about it. It does the windbreaker job well by protecting from he wind without drastically overheating me on the climb and with the hood fitting over my helmet, it helps block out all the chill. And the jacket has held up remarkably well to me tossing it around, forgetting about it at the bottom of a bag, and occasionally biking directly into things. The Shaded Spruce colorway is beautiful and the fit is roomy enough to layer underneath without looking or feeling baggy. The hood fits over my helmet. With this as an option, I’ve been reaching for the Rustler over the Alden every time.
The Wolf’s Last Word
Wild Rye continues to do what they do best: build gear that fits women’s bodies, holds up on real trails, and looks good doing it while running a brand with a backbone. If you share their values, your dollars are going somewhere worth sending them.
The Billie Stash Bib and Keller Crop Tank are the clear standouts for me and I would (and do!) recommend them to all my friends. The Frankie Short is comfortable and flattering if you can tune out the noisy fabric, and the Easley Crop Tee might be a good fit if you’re looking for an athletic top for other outdoor activities – if the Mackay is still in your closet, don’t retire it just yet from your rides. The Rustler Windbreaker received some fantastic upgrades from the Alden Anorak version of their windbreak, showing Wild Rye’s attention to detail, and has become a staple in my trail pack. 
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