Summer commuter clothing... jerseys!

iPete

So after spending soooo much money over Winter, I now need summer wear, eurg

Picked up some dhd merston shorts last night but was stuck on what jersey to buy, bearing in mind they'll be used on my commute, sportives and a 2 week summer tour.

But what are peoples honest thoughts if they see another rider in something like a Northwave skeleton..
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/North ... 360049100/

Foska crash test dummy
http://www.foska.com/road-jerseys/mens/test-dummy.html

or a Foska Marmite, Hate Jams.
http://www.foska.com/road-jerseys/mens/marmite.htm

Also anybody know of any reasonably priced retro/vintage/classic but subtle cycle wear, quite like this..
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Altur ... 360048643/

p.s. ended up playing it safe with a Gore Motion III but still on the look out for a loud one.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360048403/

prawny

Some of the shutt vr stuff looks really nice bit steep for me but like rapha only cheaper and nicer (imo) all of my jerseys except for 2 were from Aldi or Lidl and are up to the job despite a year of hard use. The Aldi summer cycle offers are normally first week of may so probably worth checking out. I need to get another couple of pairs of their mitts, they're great and £3

iPete

Cheers, going to check out shutt vr, rapha is deffo out my price range, saying that sounds like a trip to Aldi is needed for a few commuting tops..

il_principe

Try Prendas

Big Wib

well I've got the skeleton one as i was feeling childish and it's the only way I'll ever look thin

wasn't convinced by the crash test dummy as I thought it was a bit too much like an invitation........

0scar

Try ebay - I got three Gore jerseys RRP £65 each for less than fifteen quid each. It's going to get washed after every ride, who cares if someone wore it before you?

Dudu

http://www.rvv.be/nl/crvv/rondeshop

Aguila

Not tried the Shutt ones but merino jerseys are in a different league in terms of comfort/not smelling in 10mins. I have a few rapha ones and they are amazing, say what you like about the looks but I wear them due to the performance. I've got a draw full of synthetic jerseys that haven't been worn for 2 years as a result.

they are steep mind and nearly as good are ground effect jerseys from NZ. Similar merino material but much cheaper, about the £50 mark. The short sleeved one is called the median strip:

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... ED-SUM.htm

Oddjob62

Aguila wrote:

Not tried the Shutt ones but merino jerseys are in a different league in terms of comfort/not smelling in 10mins.

I bought some Orca merino mid layers over winter... hoping they will do for summer.

asprilla

Il Principe wrote:

Try Prendas

Aye, last might I ordered this:

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2690

this:

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2496

and this:

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2687.

iPete

Great stuff all, not sure how I've managed to overlook merino, love the stuff, ordering some merino boxers for my summer tour

Found that Sugoi do the Wallaroo 290 in merino but not a massive fan of the colours, baby/retro blue would go down a treat or black and white, think I'm just too picky!
http://www.sugoi.com/usa/eng/Products/B ... 290-Jersey

fenboy369

Was having the same merino thoughts about summer jerseys. Aint they too hot for summer wear? Or are they ok on their own...

Jay dubbleU

Foska Marmite is a classic

lost_in_thought

Loving the Shutt stuff! How have I not heard of these people before? They actually do nice ladies' jerseys, unlike Rapha's utterly pathetic attempt.



Lovely!

Jay dubbleU

Like that Lit - not heard of them before - are they expensive ?

lost_in_thought

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Like that Lit - not heard of them before - are they expensive ?

Hmmmm.

Compared to, say, evans, yes, they are. Compared to assos or (pah) Rapha, no, they're not. And I just rang them to check on sizing, very helpful and friendly indeed!

suzyb

I just had a little look to see just how much the assos and rapha stuff cost :shock:

jonginge

One of my favourite jerseys is the Ibex Fausto. Bought one, liked it so much I bought another

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/manufacturers/ibex-15/

jonginge

suzyb wrote:

I just had a little look to see just how much the assos and rapha stuff cost :shock:

Now, I think Assos shorts are ok but the shirts are just, like, totally euro-gimp

lost_in_thought

suzyb wrote:

I just had a little look to see just how much the assos and rapha stuff cost :shock:

Insanity, hey? Especially the Rapha ladies' stuff, you'd think they'd start out with something relatively reasonably priced until they sort of establish themselves as a purveyor of decent ladies' clothing. As it is they've gone in dearer than assos. Which is a bit nuts, really.

Jay dubbleU

Found them - pretty reasonable for the quality - might treat myself if I get into this sportive lark

suzyb

If I ever get to a size where I can get a pair to fit, I might treat myself as well

Agent57

If I saw anyone in a Northwave skeleton, I'd probably be a little annoyed as I'm usually in mine. Recently, I bought a reproduction Del Tongo/Colnago jersey from Prendas. Next will be a pink Z.

Aguila

lost_in_thought wrote:

suzyb wrote:

I just had a little look to see just how much the assos and rapha stuff cost :shock:

Insanity, hey? Especially the Rapha ladies' stuff, you'd think they'd start out with something relatively reasonably priced until they sort of establish themselves as a purveyor of decent ladies' clothing. As it is they've gone in dearer than assos. Which is a bit nuts, really.

Why do people get so annoyed about rapha stuff. I'll bet most people who slag it off have never tried it. The truth is that it is really very good, so much more comfortable than anything else i've worn (including assos). Do you criticise people who buy diesel jeans, timberland shoes etc etc?


I save £60 a month on fuel and parking charges, we all love buying bike stuff so why is it an issue to spend £90 on a jersey?

PS that shutt ladies jersey.... was it released on April 1st?

lost_in_thought

Aguila wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

suzyb wrote:

I just had a little look to see just how much the assos and rapha stuff cost :shock:

Insanity, hey? Especially the Rapha ladies' stuff, you'd think they'd start out with something relatively reasonably priced until they sort of establish themselves as a purveyor of decent ladies' clothing. As it is they've gone in dearer than assos. Which is a bit nuts, really.

Why do people get so annoyed about rapha stuff. I'll bet most people who slag it off have never tried it. The truth is that it is really very good, so much more comfortable than anything else i've worn (including assos). Do you criticise people who buy diesel jeans, timberland shoes etc etc?


I save £60 a month on fuel and parking charges, we all love buying bike stuff so why is it an issue to spend £90 on a jersey?

PS that shutt ladies jersey.... was it released on April 1st?

I don't think I was slagging it off as such, why are you so touchy about it? Hmmmmmmm?

And was I criticising people who buy it? Well? Touched a nerve?

I stand by my thinking that they should start off cheaper than a known and proven brand like assos. Their hat and neckwarmer are pretty good.

And no, 'twasn't... why? I don't get it...

Aguila

Wasn't directly talking about you as such, perhaps should be more clear. Your post made me think of the responses on here when the new rapha range was released this year, some really amazing venom towards people buying the stuff. Yet no-one bats an eye about spending £150 on assos stuff.

Sorry if I sound touchy! I really dont feel it, I feel a bit annoyed for rapha as much as anything, the stuff is beautifully made and really is lovely to wear and I bet very few of those criticising have ever tried it.

jpm5555

I've just received a Shutt VR jersey and can't recommend the quality enough. Great jersey. On top of this, there was a small mix up with the order and their customer service has been excellent - well worth a look.

I also just got a Foska Duff Beer top....I found the Foska tops come up quite large, I had to swap one for a smaller size. Worth bearing in mind.

CapriciousZephyr

iPete wrote:

Found that Sugoi do the Wallaroo 290 in merino but not a massive fan of the colours, baby/retro blue would go down a treat or black and white, think I'm just too picky!
http://www.sugoi.com/usa/eng/Products/B ... 290-Jersey

I picked up the red long-sleeve and black short-sleeve versions of these from here a few months ago, when they had decent reductions on them. Doesn't look like they're on sale any more, but I think they're fantastic, not just for cycling (in fact, they feel almost too nice to ride in!). Almost wanted to get another, but worried that people would then think I was just wearing the same shirt all the time... Was down in London on the weekend (just wandering around, not on a bike - gutted I was unaware of the Tweed Run, but that's another story) and the long sleeve top was perfect all day and didn't feel cold in the evenings either.

iPete

CapriciousZephyr wrote:

iPete wrote:

Found that Sugoi do the Wallaroo 290 in merino but not a massive fan of the colours, baby/retro blue would go down a treat or black and white, think I'm just too picky!
http://www.sugoi.com/usa/eng/Products/B ... 290-Jersey

I picked up the red long-sleeve and black short-sleeve versions of these from here a few months ago, when they had decent reductions on them. Doesn't look like they're on sale any more, but I think they're fantastic, not just for cycling (in fact, they feel almost too nice to ride in!). Almost wanted to get another, but worried that people would then think I was just wearing the same shirt all the time... Was down in London on the weekend (just wandering around, not on a bike - gutted I was unaware of the Tweed Run, but that's another story) and the long sleeve top was perfect all day and didn't feel cold in the evenings either.

Thanks, the red is definitely growing on me, might swing by cycle surgery at lunch!

Recommend any tweed cycling jerseys?

seataltea

Can I clarify....

Does wearing the clothing discussed here improve/quicken your ride to and from work in any way ?

If so then can you enlighten those of us who are unaware of how it works......how it works.

Or are you just commuting prima donnas better placed amongst the weekend warriors that fill the roads on Saturdays and Sundays ?

The commuting thread is really going down the pan, it needs to get back to what it's all about.......advice about riding to work and back.

As a protest I shall be commuting in wellies, fishnets, sou'wester and a cowboy hat for the rest of this week to redress the commuting balance.

holybinch

seataltea wrote:

Can I clarify....

Does wearing the clothing discussed here improve/quicken your ride to and from work in any way ?

Well I find having the right clothing DOES improve my ride to/from work.
Let us know how you get on with the wellies