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Old 05-31-18, 06:27 AM
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High-end summer jersey brands?

I'm looking for some high quality summer jerseys and would welcome suggestions on what brands to look at.

I'd like to avoid the super stretchy, high lycra content corporate sponsor look and some of the garish patterns out there today. My preference is understated colorways and articulated patterns for proper fit.

Assos, Castelli, Capo, De Marchi, 7Mesh, Rapha... What other high-end brands are out there?

I've purchased a De Marchi Legarra and a 7Mesh G2. They are very nice.

The Rapha Pro Team Flyweight has a ridiculous "RAPHA" moniker on the sleeve.

Castelli and Capo don't have anything which really thrills me right now.

The Assos Fortoni and ss.grandprixjersey_evo8 are under consideration. Anyone have these? Are they true to size or should I size up.

What about Chpt III? The Forcibi is looks great but I don't suppose these will be on sale any time soon.

What other brands are out there?


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A few that come to mind:

MAAP
Black Sheep
VOID
Pactimo (no personal experience)
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I love my Pactimo. Understated, but tight as hell, great moisture transfer and no flapping. I can only wear it without embarrassment when I'm in my thin phase, which fortunately is in summer. Has to be tight to get the moisture transfer.
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Pactimo is good?

Some of their designs... yikes!
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Ale', MAAP (Rapha like expensive) Assos are three I am familiar with. Assos SS Cento is my favorite. I'm right between small and med. so I went with the med. Wonderful fit, no flapping and not uncomfortably tight.
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Dannyshane.com fabric is sublime. I have returned all the flyweight Rapha stuff because it doesn't come close.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
I'm looking for some high quality summer jerseys and would welcome suggestions on what brands to look at.

I'd like to avoid the super stretchy, high lycra content corporate sponsor look and some of the garish patterns out there today. My preference is understated colorways and articulated patterns for proper fit.

Assos, Castelli, Capo, De Marchi, 7Mesh, Rapha... What other high-end brands are out there?

I've purchased a De Marchi Legarra and a 7Mesh G2. They are very nice.

The Rapha Pro Team Flyweight has a ridiculous "RAPHA" moniker on the sleeve.

Castelli and Capo don't have anything which really thrills me right now.

The Assos Fortoni and ss.grandprixjersey_evo8 are under consideration. Anyone have these? Are they true to size or should I size up.

What about Chpt III? The Forcibi is looks great but I don't suppose these will be on sale any time soon.

What other brands are out there?


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For more variety, I like to browse what's available overseas. I find the All4Cycling website has a lot more variety and non name-brand stuff than you find in the US. For you.. maybe look thru the PedalEd brand offerings?
https://www.all4cycling.com/shop/sho...ml?language=en
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Old 05-31-18, 05:42 PM
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Velocio lightweight jerseys are beautifully made and come in understated colors.
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Have you looked at Voler?
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Originally Posted by ddub
Ale', MAAP (Rapha like expensive) Assos are three I am familiar with. Assos SS Cento is my favorite. I'm right between small and med. so I went with the med. Wonderful fit, no flapping and not uncomfortably tight.
Is the SS Cento a summer jersey? I live in the deep south, Georgia USA and what some advertise as summer jerseys will cook you alive here.


Originally Posted by SkepticalOne
Dannyshane.com fabric is sublime. I have returned all the flyweight Rapha stuff because it doesn't come close.
See, this is what I'm talking about. I like these adjectives. Can you recommend a specific garment for summer?


Originally Posted by Spoonrobot
dhb is Wiggle's house brand and IMO is competitive with other high end brand jerseys and bibs.
I assumed dhb was a lower end house brand and will give them a look.


Originally Posted by Blaise88
Velocio lightweight jerseys are beautifully made and come in understated colors.
This is nice and some of their designs are compelling. The Radiator jersey uses Polartec Delta. I have been wanting to try out a garment made with this. I am a huge fan of Polartec textiles and this brand definitely has my attention. Thank you!


Originally Posted by caloso
Have you looked at Voler?
I have not but I will. Can you recommend a summer jersey?


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Caliber line from Voler looks like it might be what you are looking for. https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1T100PC
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I own both Voler and Danny Shane jerseys which I feel are top notch. Consider Danny Shane if you dig the design and are conscious about being eco-friendly with the materials they use, although I never felt the bamboo ash fabric being particularly cool in hot weather. They also fit racier than most brands IMO, with sleeves and neck being noticeably tighter than all of my other jerseys.

As for Voler I have the Black Label jersey in white which is one of my go-to summer jerseys, but like most white jerseys it's a little too see-through for my liking. I see this year's model doesn't have white, perhaps for this reason. Still made in US though!
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Originally Posted by caloso
Caliber line from Voler looks like it might be what you are looking for. https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1T100PC
I just received this jersey from Voler and I am pleased with the quality. It is light weight mesh material, nice zipper, cut for typical beanpole biker body shape. It's a bit see through if that bothers you: https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1T200PN. It's a lot better than the few choices I found in the women's section at Performance. I like the meshlike jersey material for summer weather. The tight woven poly jerseys (I don't like the feel of Twin Six I've seen locally) don't breath as well.
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I'm really liking the Velocio Radiator jersey.
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Assos ss cento and equipe are both summer weight, both have a snug race fit. I have the latest ss cento and if you hold the back up to the light it is pretty see through, they say you should wear a base layer with it. I haven’t actually had a chance to ride in this one yet, between the random weather and my work schedule unfortunately.
The voler caliber kit I have is nice too, obviously not as richly appointed as the Assos stuff but still very nice, breathable soft fabric also with a race fit, but the fabric has some stretch to it o doesn’t feel constrictive.

For sizing reference I’m 5’11” / 157# and wear a Medium in all the above-so true to size for me.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
See, this is what I'm talking about. I like these adjectives. Can you recommend a specific garment for summer?
All jerseys have the same cut, I wear a Large in Rapha and that translates into a Large in Danny Shane. The designs are highly personal, but I have several. The Gex Performance Jersey in Tornado Red is a favourite of mine:

https://dannyshane.com/collections/c...ormance-jersey
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I own Danny Shane and rapha flyweight jerseys and the rapha works better in heat.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
I'm really liking the Velocio Radiator jersey.
I just placed an order for one! Velocio’s ES jersey is already one of my favorites, so I think this will be perfect for really hot days. I am also eyeing their Ultralight Bibs (the Fly Bibs are the most comfortable and practical bibs I’ve worn).
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Originally Posted by Blaise88
I just placed an order for one! Velocio’s ES jersey is already one of my favorites, so I think this will be perfect for really hot days. I am also eyeing their Ultralight Bibs (the Fly Bibs are the most comfortable and practical bibs I’ve worn).
I'm racing tomorrow. If I make my goal time then I will treat myself to one of these.

Polartec fabrics are amazing.
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ss.grandprixjersey_evo8
was this named by the IT department?
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
I'm racing tomorrow. If I make my goal time then I will treat myself to one of these.

Polartec fabrics are amazing.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Blaise88


I just placed an order for one! Velocio’s ES jersey is already one of my favorites, so I think this will be perfect for really hot days. I am also eyeing their Ultralight Bibs (the Fly Bibs are the most comfortable and practical bibs I’ve worn).
While I love the idea of the mesh jerseys out there for summer heat, how do you all deal with sun protection? As you can pretty much see a lot thru these types of jerseys, it seems by default that the sun is likewise going right thru them. So, you can lather on sunscreen underneath, but is there any concern of staining and discoloration of the nice jersey from doing so? Are there materials or brands or the methods used to dye jerseys their colors that are known to be problematic or safe?
Alternatively, you could wear a base layer underneath, which might negatively impact the cooling effect that the jersey touts (and would be fairly visible thru the jersey as well)? I've typically stuck to lightest weight jerseys I can find that don't have mesh panels, but is this necessary?
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You may not like the Rapha wording on the sleeve, fair enough.

But the coolest jerseys I own are the Rapha Souplesse Lightweight jerseys. I have three older ones with no logo and one of last year’s model which does say Rapha on the arm. Otherwise however they are just solid colored jerseys. I personally want bright colors (for visibility), so two are hot pink, one is teal. The only understated one is purple.

The fabric is ultra light and very breathable. The sleeves are made of a mesh but you can’t tell from a distance. Typical practical features: zipper pocket for a little cash, three rear pockets, full front zipper.

I get it that Rapha is the kit that people love to hate. But in triple digit temps, I’m not wearing any other jersey, period.
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
While I love the idea of the mesh jerseys out there for summer heat, how do you all deal with sun protection? As you can pretty much see a lot thru these types of jerseys, it seems by default that the sun is likewise going right thru them. So, you can lather on sunscreen underneath, but is there any concern of staining and discoloration of the nice jersey from doing so? Are there materials or brands or the methods used to dye jerseys their colors that are known to be problematic or safe?
Alternatively, you could wear a base layer underneath, which might negatively impact the cooling effect that the jersey touts (and would be fairly visible thru the jersey as well)? I've typically stuck to lightest weight jerseys I can find that don't have mesh panels, but is this necessary?
That’s a good question. I usually apply sunblock about 15 minutes before getting dressed (Neutrogena, I believe) and haven’t had issues with discoloration. This will be my first mesh jersey, though.
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Originally Posted by Blaise88

That’s a good question. I usually apply sunblock about 15 minutes before getting dressed (Neutrogena, I believe) and haven’t had issues with discoloration. This will be my first mesh jersey, though.
I rarely wear sunblock, which I understand is stupid, but I hate the stuff.

Ive never been burned through the mesh on my jersey sleeves.
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