Inexpensive Jerseys - Many to Choose From - Any Opinions / Known Differences?
01-21-08, 07:59 AM
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Inexpensive Jerseys - Many to Choose From - Any Opinions / Known Differences?
I am looking for a plain style riding jersey. Currently, I just wear a walmart polyester sport shirt but it does not have pockets and on a few longer rides coming up, I think pockets and less flapping in the wind would be beneficial.
Here is what I have come up with. Any opinions on differences, quality, best value, etc.
THANKS
Performance Classic Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1110
Canari Paceline Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1110
Nashbar Fusion Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Nashbar Essential Jersey - $17.50
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Canari Commuter Jersey - $20
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Canyon Club Short Sleeve Jersey - $25
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Here is what I have come up with. Any opinions on differences, quality, best value, etc.
THANKS
Performance Classic Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1110
Canari Paceline Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1110
Nashbar Fusion Short Sleeve Jersey - $20
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Nashbar Essential Jersey - $17.50
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Canari Commuter Jersey - $20
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
Canyon Club Short Sleeve Jersey - $25
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...less%20Jerseys
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Look for a Demarchi Contour Plus jersey -- can often be found new on eBay, and at discount (around $50) from places like Nashbar. More money than the jerseys you have listed, but very very nice quality and fit, and very durable.
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I love my Canari Marathon, not on your list, I believe it was $20.
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I like the style of this but I need to keep the price to $25 right now. It is currently $34.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...All%20Products
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Thanks yall. I went on a search and found those as well. I need to check on shipping from CA to FL as I would like to have by the weekend.
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+1 for the Canari Marathon if you're looking for a budget jersey.
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Of course, this will be defensable as "I just wanted to make sure our public was responded to".
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I have this exact jersey. I pulled it off a sale rack as winter was starting for 19.99. I'm really impressed with it. I'm not saying it's the best jersey I own, but very good quality for $20.
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The biggest problem with cheap jerseys is that they generally have a very boxy cut, so they will not be as comfortable as a nicely contoured pro jersey. A loose jersey will flap in the wind and not wick very well. On the other hand, if you are seriously overweight, then you're not going to fit in a pro jersey.
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The biggest problem with cheap jerseys is that generally have a very boxy cut, so they will not be as comfortable as a nicely contoured pro jersey. A loose jersey will flap in the wind and not wick very well. On the other hand, if you are seriously overweight, then you're not going to fit in a pro jersey.
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Price vs Value jerseys
It's great to have another rider and that you are upgrading your gear. Years ago, I started by wearing cotton tee shirts and jean shorts. As I got more into riding I upgraded to the $20 jerseys you mentioned. The one concern I have with those low cost jerseys is the quality of the material, dyeing and stitching. You can get a closeout pro jersey for about $28. This would be a well made jersey with good stitching and the color process makes them look good after many, many washes. Some of my favorites are over 10 years old. I threw away my $20 jerseys and $30 shorts from the mail order catalogs long ago due to these quality issues. Just my opinion.
