Originally Posted by
jacobsever
Well I'll tell you one thing, riding in a cotton t-shirt that feels like 10 pounds because it's weighed down by sweat feels a lot worse than a cycling jersey that feels like the same weight on your body as when you first started riding. Plus, the padding in the shorts/bibs makes being in the saddle a lot more comfortable than regular jeans/pants.
Yep. It's a compromise. Each fabric has pros and cons. Since I'm not racing, on a super hot day I prefer a damp shirt to keep me cool.