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Basic Guide to Cycling Jerseys

Not just for style and fashion, cycling jerseys have function built into them. Rear pockets make reaching items like food or other riding essentials easy.

 The Cycling Jersey
Let's take a look at the components of cycling jerseys so you can determine what features are important for you while you ride....

 Fabrics
Most cycling jerseys are made from synthetic materials designed to wick moisture away from your body

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    Key Points

    • Wicking materials remove moisture from your skin, keeping you dry and comfortable.
    • Most are made from Polyester, Polyester/Lycra blends, or Proprietary Polyester weaves and blends that increase the amount of moisture the material removes.
 Fit
 Most cycling jerseys have a close fit . Shop Clothing
    Key Points

    • Some recreational riders prefer a slightly looser fit sometimes referred to as a "Club Fit" or "Recreational Fit". This particular jersey shown on the right has this "Recreational Fit"
    • These jerseys are usually closer to a regular golf shirt type of fit with more room in the shoulders and mid-section.
    • Most cycling jerseys have a close fit to prevent flapping and to keep wicking materials close to the skin where they are most effective.
 
 Zippers

Shop Clothing  Determining what zipper length you prefer can provide a good fit and ventilation throughout the entire ride.

    Key Points

    • A 9" or 10" zipper allows easy removal and some venting.
    • A 14" zipper typically goes down to just above the navel for maximum ventilation.
    • Full length zip jerseys, an example pictured to the right, have the advantage of opening like a jacket, a real plus for tight fitting jerseys.
 Sleeves

  Sleeves for cycling jerseys typically fall into two categories, traditional and raglan.

    Key Points

    Raglan Sleeves Traditional Sleeves
    • A traditional sleeve (left) has a seam that runs nearly straight up from the arm pit, many cycling jerseys have a raglan sleeve.
    • Raglan sleeves (right have a seam the runs directly from the neckline to the arm pit.
    • This set-up moves more freely and is especially comfortable in low aero positions.

 
 
 
 

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