Merino Jerseys

Mudhoney
Mudhoney Posts: 4
edited July 2016 in Road general
I'm searching for relaxed fit merino jerseys for bike packing and long drives. Not relaxed like saggy but not race fit either. Any good suggestions?

Vulpines Alpine jerseys seem interesting and has anyone tried them? With the ongoing sale even the prices would be reasonable.

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  • grenw
    grenw Posts: 804
    Loads of other options which I'm sure you know.

    Surprised there was no link attached to help us find these wonderful jerseys.
  • kiteloopy
    kiteloopy Posts: 94
    TBH, I didn’t know that merino jersey's exist! I’ve got my head in the sand whilst living under a rock for most things though.
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    I have a vulpine alpine and vulpine polo, both good, nice fit and comfy. Pockets tend to sag but they had improved a bit with the alpine.

    Always Riding have a good range

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/catalogse ... o%20jersey

    And I posted this link elsewhere - Always Riding's guide to matching brands to body shapes

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/features/ ... dy-shapes/
  • Mudhoney
    Mudhoney Posts: 4
    mrfpb wrote:
    I have a vulpine alpine and vulpine polo, both good, nice fit and comfy. Pockets tend to sag but they had improved a bit with the alpine.

    Always Riding have a good range

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/catalogse ... o%20jersey

    And I posted this link elsewhere - Always Riding's guide to matching brands to body shapes

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/features/ ... dy-shapes/

    Thanks for the advice. Would you say that Vulpines are true to their size?
  • andcp
    andcp Posts: 644
    Torm:
    https://www.torm.cc/
    For me (we're all different) they are a bit more relaxed then Rapha, and good quality and price.
    "It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill
  • IanRCarter
    IanRCarter Posts: 217
    +1 for Torm. There is a big thread on here for them which could be worth a read through. Really good service and the fit depends on the size you buy; I have a couple of LS smalls which I'd describe as 'snug' (I think the industry refer to it as form fit!) yet not restrictive and a SS medium which is looser but still not too big. All of them feel comfortable and I'd happily ride all day in them.
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    The Vulpine are nice, I have the Alpine long sleeve, but tbh I very rarely use it for cycling, more a cycling related cardigan! It's very thin, and therefore the wind just whips through it. I think it's more of a 'city riding' garment rather than a full-on road jersey. It is 100% merino though, unlike some of the others that are a blend (eg Rapha, Torm etc), but then again the blends are better for a jersey in my opinion.
    If you're after an all-day relaxed fit merino blend, then Torm is a good place to start - I have a couple and they are very good (not for the hottest days though, but then again you don't want merino for hot days anyway).
  • haydenm
    haydenm Posts: 2,997
    IanRCarter wrote:
    +1 for Torm. There is a big thread on here for them which could be worth a read through. Really good service .

    +2 for Torm, especially the good service. Very easy to get in touch with if necessary (say, if you made a mistake whilst ordering and broke their website :oops: ) and when there was a minor stock issue they went out of their way to help, even putting a hand written note on the invoice.
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    Mudhoney wrote:
    mrfpb wrote:
    I have a vulpine alpine and vulpine polo[url][/url], both good, nice fit and comfy. Pockets tend to sag but they had improved a bit with the alpine.

    Always Riding have a good range

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/catalogse ... o%20jersey

    And I posted this link elsewhere - Always Riding's guide to matching brands to body shapes

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/features/ ... dy-shapes/

    Thanks for the advice. Would you say that Vulpines are true to their size?
    I didn't see your reply until today.

    I would say yes, but I do suffer a bit from middle aged spread, and it stretches over it nicely. It is thin, and there are probably warmer ones, but it does do the job of neutralising body odour. I would wear it as my only layer on a summer evening/night with arm warmers.
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    Another Torm fan here. I have one l/s and 3 s/s. All very comfortable and good quality. They wash well.

    I had a minor issue with the pocket size when doing a long ride and was carrying quite a lot. The pockets were a bit too small and the material started to pull. A local seamstress strengthened the seams for me. I understand that Torm have made some adjustments since.

    I also have one Rapha (sale purchase). Also comfortable and good quality. Some additional features and nice touches - flat labels, headphone cable guide (not that I use it) and a pump holder in the middle pocket (don't use that either). But the Rapha is not twice the value of the Torm.

    In terms of VFM Torm wins hands down.

    In terms of colour selection....... Rapha is nicer and has more selection.
  • Torm
    Torm Posts: 234
    Thanks for the kind words, yes I have changed the rear pockets recently, I've increased the size of them and also changed the attachment method to strengthen that area to allow for larger carrying capacity.
  • mpatts
    mpatts Posts: 1,010
    Torm wrote:
    Thanks for the kind words, yes I have changed the rear pockets recently, I've increased the size of them and also changed the attachment method to strengthen that area to allow for larger carrying capacity.

    I am a big lover of Torm too - do you have plans to make a proper race fit jersey? I'm a small in castelli, and my small torm is a bit too big really.

    Everyone should buy one though....
    Insert bike here:
  • mamil314
    mamil314 Posts: 1,103
    What merino jerseys are like if caught in the drizzle or more substantial rain?
  • Man Of Lard
    Man Of Lard Posts: 903
    mamil314 wrote:
    What merino jerseys are like if caught in the drizzle or more substantial rain?

    Wet :?: :mrgreen:
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    mamil314 wrote:
    What merino jerseys are like if caught in the drizzle or more substantial rain?
    Most merino doesn't have much water resistance but the beauty of merino is that even when soaked it keeps you warm.
  • Torm
    Torm Posts: 234
    mpatts wrote:
    Torm wrote:
    Thanks for the kind words, yes I have changed the rear pockets recently, I've increased the size of them and also changed the attachment method to strengthen that area to allow for larger carrying capacity.

    I am a big lover of Torm too - do you have plans to make a proper race fit jersey? I'm a small in castelli, and my small torm is a bit too big really.

    Everyone should buy one though....
    I do an XS in most jerseys which might help.
  • Torm
    Torm Posts: 234
    mamil314 wrote:
    What merino jerseys are like if caught in the drizzle or more substantial rain?
    A pure merino jersey/baselayer will sag when it is wet however a merino SportWool jersey will hold it's shape and then shed the water very quickly by evaporation when the rain stops.

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