Champion C9 tees as cycling jerseys?
07-27-08, 10:37 AM
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Champion C9 tees as cycling jerseys?
Can Champion C9 tees (currently on sale at Target for $7.99 til 8/2/08) be used as cycling jerseys (minus the triple pockets in the rear) in regards to the wicking moisture aspect?
They have solid colors w/ "Duo Dry fabric".
They have solid colors w/ "Duo Dry fabric".
07-27-08, 11:58 AM
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I wear those in step and spinning class all of the time. They are great shirts for the money. They have held up really well. I have used the tanks a couple of time for rides and they let a lot of air through. They flap a bit in the wind, but for casual riding, I think they are fine.
07-27-08, 11:59 AM
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Yes. Very common for commuters to use them. Also, comparable athletic shirts from walmart, kohls, sears, etc.
They also make a base layer that I may try out under my jerseys soon.
They also make a base layer that I may try out under my jerseys soon.
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Yes, any of the cheap athletic shirts such as the C9 you mentioned or the Starter shirts at Wal-Mart work great as a cycling shirt as long as you don't need the pockets. One thing to note is that they have the fit of a T-shirt which is a bit different, cycling shirts are made to fit properly when your body is leaning forward and is a bit longer in the back to keep your lower back from showing when leaning forward.
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"Full Kit" does not include C9 or Starter or any sort of t-shirt.
I think they work just fine for cycling. In my world, anyway.
I think they work just fine for cycling. In my world, anyway.
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Other than the fact they snag somewhat easily, they work great. Issue I have with them is when they snag (like on a brier) they get a hole rather quickly.
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You can also find the tighter sports shirts to work too, if you don't want it to be flapping while you're riding.
It worked fine for me on a nice 20 mile ride..
It worked fine for me on a nice 20 mile ride..
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The one I have works great for me. I got one with retroreflective piping and some bright orange on the sides and it makes me more visible.
