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Best Cycling Jersey

smiley_boy2501smiley_boy2501 Posts: 126
edited June 2012 in Road buying advice
Can't seem to find any good info on this although i'm sure its been done to death.

I'm looking to spend around 35. I've looked at a couple of options such as the DHB one and chinese copies (any good btw), but none really floating my boat. Any suggestions and is the extra money for Rapha/Assos worth it?

Much love

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  • bobtbuilderbobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Personally I don't consider the extra money for Assos & Rapha jerseys worth it (I own both). Bibshorts is a different argument because of the importance of a good chamois pad. I would rate Santini & Castelli just as highly in terms of their jerseys.

    Get over to http://www.prendas.co.uk/ or http://www.probikekit.com/ as they both usually have some good stuff at decent prices. Mick & Andy at Prendas (I am not affiliated to them in any way other than as a very satisfied regular customer) are also excellent at ensuring you get the right size.
  • petemadocpetemadoc Posts: 2,331
    The choice is huge buddy. I like Castelli stuff but only buy it on sale (don't think I've ever paid more than about £55). As long as it fits, it's got pockets, it keeps you cool then just go for the ones you like the look of best.

    Rapha and Assos are not worth the silly price tags IMO but some people love the stuff.

    My current favourite jersey is one I bought in Italy and it has Chanti wine stuff written all over it. Mrs Madoc bought me a nice Colomba merino blend retro jersey for Christmas which is pretty nice too.

    Like I said the choice is huge. . .... DHB? Well it's a bit bland when there's so much else out there.

    Edit: plus 1 for prendas and PBK
  • davieseedaviesee Posts: 6,386
    A quality jersey on a budget?

    Torm - No competition.

    I have a multitude of polyester jerseys and Torm stops all over them for comfort.
    I have a few Rapha jerseys. They are a little bit better than the Torm but not what double the price would indicate.
    That said, I prefer the Rapha but if you are on a budget the answer is simple - Torm.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • smiley_boy2501smiley_boy2501 Posts: 126
    Thanks everyone! Castelli PBK jersey ordered. £20!!! Prendas confused me a bit.

    Looked at the Torm stuff. Tried sportwool and i just hate it. Hate merino as well. Just that tiny bit of itch and it does my tree in.
  • petemadocpetemadoc Posts: 2,331
    Holy poop there's some good prices at PBK at the moment!!
  • mr_sjmr_sj Posts: 507
    I cant open the link for the pbk castelli jersey, everytime i click it just takes me back to the jerseypage ! May have to give them a call as its a bargain !
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  • Benjamin HallBenjamin Hall Posts: 608
    Try the Sportful Bodyfit Pro Stuff. Great prices on Pro Bike Kit! Jersey £40, Bibs £65, Socks £5, Gilet £50. The shorts are amazing VFM!
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  • davieseedaviesee Posts: 6,386
    smiley_boy2501 wrote:
    Looked at the Torm stuff. Tried sportwool and i just hate it. Hate merino as well. Just that tiny bit of itch and it does my tree in.
    Hmmm. Strange.
    I understand the itch thing but I have not experienced it with either sportswool or quality merino.
    Anyway, you got what you wanted. Result! :P
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • TMRTMR Posts: 3,986
    Look at:

    Rapha
    Torm
    Castelli
    Sportful
  • cougiecougie Posts: 22,512
    I've had all makes of jerseys over the years. Expensive rapha ones to cheap Chinese copies. I'd really not be able to tell any difference in them. If you are worried about the comfort of your top - you're not trying hard enough. :-)
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