I am a relatively new rider and I am starting to put some serious (for me) miles on my odometer. I'm tired of riding in a t-shirt and I think I'm now at the point where I want to start riding in a jersey. Could any of you offer advice for someone just starting out? Where would I find the best value for the money? I plan to buy at my LBS if possible. What brands last the longest? What brands are the most comfortable? Any thing else you can think of would be welcome.
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I have a castille (sp?) jersey thats 100% polyester. I like it a lot!! the only thing i can say is that it will itch a little, but the more you wear it the more comfortable it becomes.
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I've bought a couple of nice jerseys via ebay. Perl Izumi is nice. I also have a Kucharik which is nice too. And finally, I spent the bucks and got an alma mater jersey through nashbar. All of these jerseys are much more comfortable than the tees I wore, and, I go for bright colors - never hurts to be obvious.
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I like Primal Wear bright colorful and definately attention getting, exactly what I want when I'm riding on the road, plus I think they're pretty comfy.
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Hi,
I don't think I have ever seen such a fashion conscious sport. Each sub group has it's own duds. Kinda weird. Anyway, this shirt is cheap and good.
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You can usually find nice jerseys at relatively low prices so long as you are satisfied with plain colors. Nashbar and Performance should each have them. Check Nashbar returned merchandise on their web site and you might save a little more.
If you really want to save some money, and don't mind not having rear pockets or a zipper, check out Walmart's Starter jerseys made of synthetic wicking material. About $10.
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I also like the primal wear for the same reasons listed above. wild color schemes get noticed. behindthebars.com has some pretty good prices on them.
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Ebay has some of the best deals on cycling clothing just sit back and wait for the ones you want then bid. I picked up a couple nice off brand jerseys for less than $15 each a while back. Nothing fancy just solid colors but work nicely (锕侊箒)~~~~----------------------------------------------------------------------
There are some good prices here ; http://www.longscycle.com/ (锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.velowear.com/store/prodin...tem=7&mitem=42
Take a look at these jerseys from voler. I'm ordering a couple of them to have for my commutes.
Zack
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Are you specifically looking for a "proper" bike jersey for the pockets & cut. If not, any decent wicking material with a long back will do the job.
I specifically use jerseys with pockets for carrying food, cash, spare gloves etc. If I didn't need pockets I'd be looking at other, generic, outdoor products, too.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by JoeTown244GL I am a relatively new rider and I am starting to put some serious (for me) miles on my odometer. I'm tired of riding in a t-shirt and I think I'm now at the point where I want to start riding in a jersey. Could any of you offer advice for someone just starting out? Where would I find the best value for the money? I plan to buy at my LBS if possible. What brands last the longest? What brands are the most comfortable? Any thing else you can think of would be welcome.
Bought my first jersey recently.... itches. Can't wear it by itself, needs a tshirt underneath. Kinda defeats the purpose....here's to it getting less itchy!
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I can't say I've found cycling jerseys itchy but it could be my skin.
