Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.HiYoSilver
06-29-06, 04:54 PM
Ok took first ride in born3 mt goat jersey, so here is the comparison with solumbra cycling shirt.
Mt Goat Jersey
===========
SPF 50
no mesh work under pits or under arms and no venting in back
standard 3 pocket back
extra generous sleeve length
fair colors: not quite bright enough for safety
Cycling shirt
=========
SPF 30
mesh work under pits, arms, and venting in back
standard 3 pocket back
muted yellow and white: again not bright enough for safety
Evaluation.
--either top works well for 65 to 85F temps.
--cycling shirt can be used as an overshirt up to 80F
--above 90F, mt goat jersey is cooler. It doesn't make sense. Temp was 94 on ride home and felt like low 80's. I think it is because the SPF 50 blocks more of the radiant heat so it doesn't feel as hot.
-- cycling shirt can be pressed and wrinkles easily
-- mt goat jersey cannot be ironed but bold patterns cover wrinkles
-- high temps, mt goat jersey wins. Moderate temps, I'll probably go with the cycling shirt else I would be wearing the same top every day.
Mt Goat Jersey
===========
SPF 50
no mesh work under pits or under arms and no venting in back
standard 3 pocket back
extra generous sleeve length
fair colors: not quite bright enough for safety
Cycling shirt
=========
SPF 30
mesh work under pits, arms, and venting in back
standard 3 pocket back
muted yellow and white: again not bright enough for safety
Evaluation.
--either top works well for 65 to 85F temps.
--cycling shirt can be used as an overshirt up to 80F
--above 90F, mt goat jersey is cooler. It doesn't make sense. Temp was 94 on ride home and felt like low 80's. I think it is because the SPF 50 blocks more of the radiant heat so it doesn't feel as hot.
-- cycling shirt can be pressed and wrinkles easily
-- mt goat jersey cannot be ironed but bold patterns cover wrinkles
-- high temps, mt goat jersey wins. Moderate temps, I'll probably go with the cycling shirt else I would be wearing the same top every day.