Long sleeve jersey choice

Geordiemc

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year. Looking for something below £60 if possible. Many thanks

carl_p

Geordiemc wrote:

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year. Looking for something below £60 if possible. Many thanks

I use a winter jacket with the appropriate base layers throughout winter and then switch to a short sleeve jersey with arm warmers and a gilet when it gets milder. Never find the need for a long sleeve jersey tbh.

FatTed

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... ER-WIN.htm
About 76 GBP, a bit more than you wanted to spend.

jordan_217

Mavic Espoir.

thegreatdivide

Giordana Silverline jerseys are really good. I've got a bunch of top end long sleeve jerseys for the 'best days' but my Silverline is the go-to jersey for training. With the code EXTRA10 you can get one under £60.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... iorzjls166

fluff.

Got a cheap dhb thing that does the job, windproof gilet over the top if its really cold.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-long-sleeve ... um-jersey/

Personally, I would go with armwarmers, windproof gilet / baselayer & ss jersey now, hoping the Arctic conditions won't reappear for a few months.

If you get that ground effect one, size at least 1 size down, their sizing is way off (got a windproof softshell jacket off them, which is nice but too warm unless it's below zero).

arthur_scrimshaw

Geordiemc wrote:

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year. Looking for something below £60 if possible. Many thanks

http://torm.cc/t5.html

This fits the bill, I've got two of the short sleeved jerseys from Torm, now nearly two years old and recently bought this, out today in it and didn't feel cold, no base layer. Quality is great. I compared the colour (Red) between the two year old jersey which has seen many miles and washes, and the new one, no difference.

Druidor

I have been using a More Mile Mens Thermal Reflective Cycling Jersey Cycle Jacket when out in the mornings and at lunch times, found only needed to wear a T-Shirt underneath Sub £30 so a bargain.

Pigeons in flight

Arthur Scrimshaw wrote:

Geordiemc wrote:

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year. Looking for something below £60 if possible. Many thanks

http://torm.cc/t5.html

This fits the bill, I've got two of the short sleeved jerseys from Torm, now nearly two years old and recently bought this, out today in it and didn't feel cold, no base layer. Quality is great. I compared the colour (Red) between the two year old jersey which has seen many miles and washes, and the new one, no difference.

I would second Torm. I cannot rate their products and customer service highly enough. They basically spotted a market niche for Rapha-esque quality without the cappuccino marketing. I have the T5 and it's my go-to ls jersey.

Shaun67

Just purchased a coulpe of dhb Momentum's from Wiggle, only £38.00 each and seem very good.
I spent most of yesterday in one with no problems at all.

Coach H

Pigeons in flight wrote:

Arthur Scrimshaw wrote:

Geordiemc wrote:

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year. Looking for something below £60 if possible. Many thanks

http://torm.cc/t5.html

This fits the bill, I've got two of the short sleeved jerseys from Torm, now nearly two years old and recently bought this, out today in it and didn't feel cold, no base layer. Quality is great. I compared the colour (Red) between the two year old jersey which has seen many miles and washes, and the new one, no difference.

I would second Torm. I cannot rate their products and customer service highly enough. They basically spotted a market niche for Rapha-esque quality without the cappuccino marketing. I have the T5 and it's my go-to ls jersey.

Wore my T5 yesterday with a windstopper baselayer. Just right for 10c.
My only issue (and it is a not-picking quibble) is that the pockets could be a couple of inches deeper.

Reccomended without hesitation

Gizmo_

It's not cycling-specific but I've been rocking an Under Armour Coldgear turtleneck baselayer under a Lidl winter jersey/jacket. It's really long in the body, compression-fit, wicks amazingly and it's warm. £30-odd if you hunt around.

passout

Funkier. Merlin and either JE James or Rutland cycling were offering last years at a discount. Great value, nice cut & good quality. Lusso might also be worth a look.

derosa

Shaun67 wrote:

Just purchased a coulpe of dhb Momentum's from Wiggle, only £38.00 each and seem very good.
I spent most of yesterday in one with no problems at all.

I have the same. Great performance and VFM.

passout

Found that link: http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/funkier- ... 71838.html
Great flexible bit of kit. I would ride this now with a (thermal) l/s base baselayer & regular gilet . It's mid weight. Again, the quality is great - a bargain at £20.

ShutUpLegs

Some useful info here. I though long sleeve jerseys were for audax riders and people with panniers.

ooermissus

That Torm stuff looks really good.

Scrumple

waste of money

buy arm warmers, and gilets, and baselayers.

Never use my long sleeve items.

rich164h

Scrumple wrote:

waste of money

buy arm warmers, and gilets, and baselayers.

Never use my long sleeve items.

I've got to agree. The only long sleeved item I use is a wind proof jacket for the coldest of days. If its a touch warmer then base layer, arm warmers, SS jersey and a gillet covers it. If its warmer again I just lose the gillet. I've got a couple of long sleeved jerseys but I genuinely cannot remember the last time I used them.

smidsy

Geordiemc wrote:

Has anyone got recommendations for a long sleeve jersey for road riding around this time of year.

I read that as a soft shell as opposed to a regular LS Jersey. It still rarely gets over 5 or 6 degrees and the wind is rather cold. I would opt for something with windproof front/sleeves e.g Windtex, Gore Windstopper etc.

If you just mean a lycra jersey with long sleeves then I agree with arm warmers instead.

Unless of course you burn easily, then a normal LS jersey could be the answer in the summer.

apreading

Scrumple wrote:

waste of money

buy arm warmers, and gilets, and baselayers.

Never use my long sleeve items.

Total opposite here - have ordered and subsequently sent back just about every arm-warmer I can find. Only one of them fits properly - all the others either fall down or are so tight that I cant bend my elbow. I guess I just have more muscular forearms than anyone who can wear arm-warmers...

Wear my long sleeve jerseys all the time in the winter - sometimes with a long sleeve really thin merino base layer underneath. Short sleeve jerseys only come out for spin sessions in the last 4 months.

MattC59

Santini jerseys are really good and pretty well priced. Wiggle have the H2O water resistant ls jersey at 50% off (£60) at the moment, which is a bargain!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/santini/

Geordiemc

Thanks a lot everyone. Some great tips and advice. I'll check out all the links. Much appreciated.

Pigeons in flight

Scrumple wrote:

waste of money

buy arm warmers, and gilets, and baselayers.

Never use my long sleeve items.

I guess it's down to personal choice - the above solution for me would be a waste of time; pulling on 3 items instead of 1. But, yes, if you're short on funds, you could use ss jersey and arm warmers under gilet/wind jacket through Winter. A ls jersey is just more comfortable and practical.

Dont confuse ls jerseys with softshells - the latter is obviously a jacket.

smidsy

Pigeons in flight wrote:

Dont confuse ls jerseys with softshells - the latter is obviously a jacket.

Indeed. But just because that is our understanding does not mean everyone thinks that way

What long sleeve would you wear in this weather :?:

ShutUpLegs

Rapha Brevet Long SLeeve Jersey, but slightly over the OP's budget.

arthur_scrimshaw

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Rapha Brevet Long SLeeve Jersey, but slightly over the OP's budget.

yeah slightly

This is the issue, I have to admit to owning a few bits of Rapha and it's top drawer gear no question, however the T5 is £85 cheaper and it's of similar construction, perhaps slightly lighter weight sportwool I'd say?

If I was loaded it wouldn't be an issue, but I'm not and it is.

clarkey cat

I had the Rapha LS jersey and although its a beautiful bit of kit the arms are actually a touch short so I had a 1 inch gap between the top of my gloves and the bottom of the jersey arm. Anyway I've sold it now and just use arm-warmes, SS jersey and gilet and its much better for me.

Geordiemc

I do have some arm warders, but don't find them very comfortable. The Torm looks good so I've ordered a T5. Living in Northumberland it rarely gets 5 or 6 degrees at this time of year and all my s sleeve jerseys are very thin. Really don't want the hassle of base layer, arm warmers, gilet and ss jersey if 1 good long sleeve will do the job. Might have a look at some soft shell jackets too. Thanks again guys.

rusty_nail

Colomba jerseys are meant to be good and similar price to the Torm ones.

Paul E

Just bought a endura fs260 roubaix long sleeve, work a treat at this time of year with a long sleeve baselayer