High-end summer jersey brands?
08-06-19, 09:26 AM
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In theory, this makes sense. In practice, a base layer can still evaporate sweat thru a thin summer jersey, easily. I wear a compression, under armour, base layer with a Castelli Climbers jersey. When I take off the jersey, I can feel it's moist all over, especially in the sweaty areas. I never need to unzip for it to breathe. Modern synthetic fabrics are truly amazing (expensive).
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Start with the manufacturers' size charts including chest, waist (natural not pants, measured around your smallest circumference), and length measurements. Note the different fits which may go beyond club and race fit. Adjust based on experience.
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OTOH, when I take off my Pactimo jersey, I can feel it's dry all over. Skin is dry, too. That's on a hot day, immediately after getting off the bike. Your jersey is wet because your UA is wet, too. I've tried a UA. Everyone is different. I did a multi-thousand foot pass climb last week, 93°. Never felt hot. Voler sunsleeves and the light yellow-green Pactimo, absolutely skin tight. I normally wear a medium, but use a small for hot rides so it's skin tight. Jersey has to touch the skin to wick. Pockets in a small are not so good, though. Fairly dry air here, which helps evaporation a lot.
08-06-19, 12:45 PM
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OTOH, when I take off my Pactimo jersey, I can feel it's dry all over. Skin is dry, too. That's on a hot day, immediately after getting off the bike. Your jersey is wet because your UA is wet, too. I've tried a UA. Everyone is different. I did a multi-thousand foot pass climb last week, 93°. Never felt hot. Voler sunsleeves and the light yellow-green Pactimo, absolutely skin tight. I normally wear a medium, but use a small for hot rides so it's skin tight. Jersey has to touch the skin to wick. Pockets in a small are not so good, though. Fairly dry air here, which helps evaporation a lot.
08-06-19, 05:18 PM
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Maybe only because of the sale price (~$35), ordered a De Marchi Leggera.. supposed to be decent cloth, but mixed reviews on the zipper. We'll see. How can it fail, when it's marketed as made with "gradient knit microfiber ceramic polyester.."?
08-06-19, 06:19 PM
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Feel and fit are as good as anything out there. They are very luxurious and have some nice touches like raglan sleeves, zipper garages and a zippered security pocket. Fit for me is perfect, not painted on but never flappy or baggy - super comfy like a favorite shirt. The fabric has a sheen so it looks elegant but understated at the same time due to lack of logos.
You will love it but they are not what I would consider an ultralight summer jersey, at least not here in the deep south. They are more of a midweight, not my choice for the hottest days as they tend to dry out slower than some jerseys.
I've not had problems with the zippers and mine have held up to many washings.
$35 is a great price. Where did you get it?
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08-06-19, 06:32 PM
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I've got a couple Velocio jerseys I've used the past two summers, with and without a base layer (I'm not really convinced that base layers do anything.)
Kansas summers are very hot and extremely humid. Not as humid as the south, Tim, but still pretty oppressive. I have no complaints with the Velocio jerseys.
Kansas summers are very hot and extremely humid. Not as humid as the south, Tim, but still pretty oppressive. I have no complaints with the Velocio jerseys.
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I own two.
Feel and fit are as good as anything out there. They are very luxurious and have some nice touches like raglan sleeves, zipper garages and a zippered security pocket. Fit for me is perfect, not painted on but never flappy or baggy - super comfy like a favorite shirt. The fabric has a sheen so it looks elegant but understated at the same time due to lack of logos.
You will love it but they are not what I would consider an ultralight summer jersey, at least not here in the deep south. They are more of a midweight, not my choice for the hottest days as they tend to dry out slower than some jerseys.
I've not had problems with the zippers and mine have held up to many washings.
$35 is a great price. Where did you get it?
-Tim-
Feel and fit are as good as anything out there. They are very luxurious and have some nice touches like raglan sleeves, zipper garages and a zippered security pocket. Fit for me is perfect, not painted on but never flappy or baggy - super comfy like a favorite shirt. The fabric has a sheen so it looks elegant but understated at the same time due to lack of logos.
You will love it but they are not what I would consider an ultralight summer jersey, at least not here in the deep south. They are more of a midweight, not my choice for the hottest days as they tend to dry out slower than some jerseys.
I've not had problems with the zippers and mine have held up to many washings.
$35 is a great price. Where did you get it?
-Tim-
08-15-19, 07:46 AM
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So I just got my La Passione jeryseys in yesterday. Folks, they are the BOMB!...so much so I placed another order last night. Sale is still going on so I would jump if you are in the market.
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Recently discovered https://www.six2.biz/en/prodotto/cli...-clima-jersey/ One of the better summer jerseys I have worn.
07-05-21, 01:18 PM
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Summer jerseys I like:
Ornot House Jersey
Rapha Pro Team
La Passione PSN
I just bought a Black Bibs x Starlight special edition jersey. Haven't worn it yet but it looks awesome for $70.
Ornot House Jersey
Rapha Pro Team
La Passione PSN
I just bought a Black Bibs x Starlight special edition jersey. Haven't worn it yet but it looks awesome for $70.
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For the hottest days, my preferred jersey is an older Bellwether lightweight jersey that has a mesh synthetic material in the center of the back and along the sides. It vents nicely and feels light. I have no idea what the current equivalent model is. Not as well known as some other brands but good quality in my experience - I've been using that jersey, and their shorts, for years.
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dhb is Wiggle's house brand and IMO is competitive with other high end brand jerseys and bibs. I like their Aeron and Blok lines and recently purchased a Blok kit which fits very well (race cut) and is very well made.
wiggle.com dhb
The last dhb kit I wore lasted about a year and a half worth of riding. Maybe 70 rides, 200ish hours on the bike. The shorts wore out but the jersey was still good for another year or so. This is 10-15% longer than other kits I've tried from Performance, Louis Garneau and Pearl Izumi.
wiggle.com dhb
The last dhb kit I wore lasted about a year and a half worth of riding. Maybe 70 rides, 200ish hours on the bike. The shorts wore out but the jersey was still good for another year or so. This is 10-15% longer than other kits I've tried from Performance, Louis Garneau and Pearl Izumi.
Le Col jerseys are not bad and reasonably priced if you get their huge Strava discounts.
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Many of the popular boutique brands have been listed in this extensive thread. I saw a mention that's a few years old and figured it's worth repeating- Donkey Label.
https://donkeylabel.com/collections/mens-jerseys
Mix of designs. Some basic, some quiet patterns, some loud patterns.
$70 for the cross jersey is a steal.
https://donkeylabel.com/collections/mens-jerseys
Mix of designs. Some basic, some quiet patterns, some loud patterns.
$70 for the cross jersey is a steal.
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My favorite jerseys are made by Chapeau. Well made, great fitting, simple classic colors, and reasonably priced.
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Many of the popular boutique brands have been listed in this extensive thread. I saw a mention that's a few years old and figured it's worth repeating- Donkey Label.
https://donkeylabel.com/collections/mens-jerseys
Mix of designs. Some basic, some quiet patterns, some loud patterns.
$70 for the cross jersey is a steal.
https://donkeylabel.com/collections/mens-jerseys
Mix of designs. Some basic, some quiet patterns, some loud patterns.
$70 for the cross jersey is a steal.
I'd really like one of the merino LS jerseys.
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Forgot to mention- Sigr.
They have 3 levels- explorer, signature, and pro.
I have a signature jersey that is lightweight and nicely made. The pockets are tight vs loose and floppy. The sides have subtle mesh panels. There is a silicone strip around the jersey base hem. The sleeves are unhemmed and have light grip patterning to help stay in place.
There is a small zipper key pocket too.
I am 6'5 and 210# right now. A 2xl is just right for fit and there is no room to paunch. They make some options up to 5x and each level of jersey is cut differently.
$95 for the signature series.
They have 3 levels- explorer, signature, and pro.
I have a signature jersey that is lightweight and nicely made. The pockets are tight vs loose and floppy. The sides have subtle mesh panels. There is a silicone strip around the jersey base hem. The sleeves are unhemmed and have light grip patterning to help stay in place.
There is a small zipper key pocket too.
I am 6'5 and 210# right now. A 2xl is just right for fit and there is no room to paunch. They make some options up to 5x and each level of jersey is cut differently.
$95 for the signature series.
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