why do cyclists where jerseys?

aripallaris

im trying to decide whether or not to invest in a short and long sleeve jersey but wondered what the reason was for wearing them. is it a style thing? for cooling and keeping warm?

reason i ask is that ive just used my nike pro tops with a windproof light but breathable shell i got from dare2b. i keep coming across two brands that i really like the look of castelli and campagnolo. im wanting something simple, not too heavy branded though must confess some of those look dam cool. problem is for £60 quid each, well i can just buy more nike pro tops if the advantages are just small.

I am the god of hell fire

I wear cycling jerseys because:

1) They have pockets to keep 'stuff' in

2) They are cut to fit on a bike

3) Some of them look nice

4) Err thats it

But mainly for the pockets

Pokerface

For cooling and for the pockets. You can also get a good SS jersey and some armwarmers if you don't want to buy a LS jersey now.

McBoom

I wear them because you get ludicrous tan-lines if you only wear bib-shorts...


FWIW the most I've ever spent on a jersey is £15.

ShutUpLegs

I only Where Rapha in London

meanredspider

With the ridiculous range in temperatures, I've been wearing (or whereing) a Nike Pro or UA L/S top under my S/S jersey for the near-freezing ride in then just the jersey for the 15C ride home.

-steves-

McBoom wrote:

I wear them because you get ludicrous tan-lines if you only wear bib-shorts...


FWIW the most I've ever spent on a jersey is £15.

Any hints on where from for £15?

Pokerface

Where what you like 8)

McBoom

-steves- wrote:

Any hints on where from for £15?

Can still get the long sleeve yellow one from Planet X for £15:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLP ... eve-jersey

...bearing in mind the possible defects of course (I got 2 and found nothing wrong with them). Otherwise ebay, Classifieds, Aldi/Lidl.

meanredspider

McBoom wrote:

Otherwise ebay, Classifieds, Aldi/Lidl.

.....other people's washing lines.....

Zoomer37

Purely for aerodynamic reasons

You'll sh*t yourself when you see how fast you can go in a expensive jersey

Mega

bruce225

Some more cheap jerseys....

http://www.encove.co.uk/cycling-jerseys/cat_2.html

Seem cheaper than your Nike tops...Maybe worth a go.

ThatBikeGuy

Because jerseys make you look like a pro...

screebs

McBoom wrote:

-steves- wrote:

Any hints on where from for £15?

Can still get the long sleeve yellow one from Planet X for £15:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLP ... eve-jersey

...bearing in mind the possible defects of course (I got 2 and found nothing wrong with them). Otherwise ebay, Classifieds, Aldi/Lidl.

Cheers for the head up on this one - just bought one. At £15, what's the worst that could happen!

cyberknight

I always tell people i do not like cycling , i just like wearing the kinky clothes

Sharkyssurfers

this place sells some cheap jerseys as well, never brought from them but tempted to get one of their jackets

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

shane r

I like to look like I just missed the cut from being included on a pro team-but they let me keep the gear.

Sadly the beer gut and slow speed expose the fraud.

bruce225

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

this place sells some cheap jerseys as well, never brought from them but tempted to get one of their jackets

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

Bought one of there DWR jackets got a size XXL I'm a 42" chest it was massive,didn't order another but i would have probably dropped two sizes...now if only the missus could !!!

shane r

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

this place sells some cheap jerseys as well, never brought from them but tempted to get one of their jackets

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

just had a quick browse and bought some arm warmers!

Rich Hcp

Good job my credit card is at home!

(Skiving work :oops:)

rick_chasey

Wear....

Sharkyssurfers

shane r wrote:

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

this place sells some cheap jerseys as well, never brought from them but tempted to get one of their jackets

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

just had a quick browse and bought some arm warmers!

what was teh jacket like though is it showerproof or full hard on rain proof :shock: and does it stop the wind, quite liked the jacket you could convert to a gillet

griffsters

BRUCE225 wrote:

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

this place sells some cheap jerseys as well, never brought from them but tempted to get one of their jackets

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

Bought one of there DWR jackets got a size XXL I'm a 42" chest it was massive,didn't order another but i would have probably dropped two sizes...now if only the missus could !!!

I've ordered a few things from them and had good service. One was an xxl jacket, i'm 42-44" chest but always order too big as I find cycle clothing just a tad too clingy for my liking. It was huge! Sent mine back as well but cant fault them for service at all.

Peddle Up!

Because I always wanted to be Spiderman.

rake

if the op poster meant such as those replica team kits, i think its so when theyre out leisure riding they can look embarrasing whilst thinking they look pretty cool.

dag_on_a_bike

I thought that the purpose of close-fitting cycle jerseys was for a reminder of just how much weight I need to lose. It doesn't work.

Thebigbee

latent homosexualism?

Joking....

to anyone that bothers. Personal choice. I guess it make you incredibly more streamlined when you still have your helmet, moobs and hairy legs to cover up...

WTF

Thebigbee

rake wrote:

if the op poster meant such as those replica team kits, i think its so when theyre out leisure riding they can look embarrasing whilst thinking they look pretty cool.

understatement of the year.. pretty cool.. LOL - You are on the tour de country roads!!

screebs

screebs wrote:

McBoom wrote:

-steves- wrote:

Any hints on where from for £15?

Can still get the long sleeve yellow one from Planet X for £15:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLP ... eve-jersey

...bearing in mind the possible defects of course (I got 2 and found nothing wrong with them). Otherwise ebay, Classifieds, Aldi/Lidl.

Cheers for the head up on this one - just bought one. At £15, what's the worst that could happen!

Planet X top arrived on Saturday - excellent for £16 I must say.

KingCustard

I wear either a Cervelo, Saxo Bank, or Francais De Jeux jersey because they make me feel the part. If I feel good, I ride/perform better.

MarcBC

Because a jacket and tie is a little formal for when meeting other cyclists on bikes.