Jersey Vs. "Performance Tee"
03-30-09 | 02:49 PM
#51
commuter au jus
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Southern Arizona
Bikes: Trek Soho 3
I am not a big fan of the Walmart, but every now and then I find something like this Hi-vis wicking shirt. I WILL be getting more.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10779275
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10779275
03-31-09 | 07:46 AM
#52
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: upstate NY (eastern side)
Bikes: giant ATX 760, Falcon Road Bike (ss) custom marinoni tourismo (full dresser) ,
No jersey here except for some charitys I rode in.
Dont ever need the pockets!! and since Im not worried about weight ever I ride with a handlebar bag and panniers or a acorn/carradice style saddlebag to fit the event.
pockets wouldnt work for me anyway, glasses, cell phone, keys wallet...
I have a bunch of 100% polyester High end golf /tennis polos that I buy at discount stores like tj max , Bells ,Marshalls
I just bought 4 shirtrs at marshalls (2) light avacado green (1 )orange and one perrywinkle blue for $9.00 each
these same shirts in the golf or tennis pro shop sells for $35-50 each!! I saw the same shirt at a big chain store yesterday for $39.99.
I try them on and find the ones that fit a little long. if you want a serious wicking fit buy a size smaller.
4 shirts for less than the price of one jersey works for me but thats my style too as I prefer the polo casual look to the jersey , I do wear bike shorts though .
the same discount stores also have at any given time plenty of 100% poly or technical material shirts without collars and with long sleeves as well again all in the 9-14 dollar range cant beat it.
names like Nike , under armor, columbia, and other big names (forget the Xmarts ) hit the discount stores
I bought two pair of under armor insulated tights at marshals last year for 11.00 each dicks had them for $42.00
"John"
Dont ever need the pockets!! and since Im not worried about weight ever I ride with a handlebar bag and panniers or a acorn/carradice style saddlebag to fit the event.
pockets wouldnt work for me anyway, glasses, cell phone, keys wallet...
I have a bunch of 100% polyester High end golf /tennis polos that I buy at discount stores like tj max , Bells ,Marshalls
I just bought 4 shirtrs at marshalls (2) light avacado green (1 )orange and one perrywinkle blue for $9.00 each
these same shirts in the golf or tennis pro shop sells for $35-50 each!! I saw the same shirt at a big chain store yesterday for $39.99.
I try them on and find the ones that fit a little long. if you want a serious wicking fit buy a size smaller.
4 shirts for less than the price of one jersey works for me but thats my style too as I prefer the polo casual look to the jersey , I do wear bike shorts though .
the same discount stores also have at any given time plenty of 100% poly or technical material shirts without collars and with long sleeves as well again all in the 9-14 dollar range cant beat it.
names like Nike , under armor, columbia, and other big names (forget the Xmarts ) hit the discount stores
I bought two pair of under armor insulated tights at marshals last year for 11.00 each dicks had them for $42.00
"John"
Last edited by JOHN J; 03-31-09 at 07:58 AM.
03-31-09 | 08:02 AM
#53
The Haberdasher
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,018
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Panasonic AL-7000
Did someone ask YOU where YOU do/or don't shop or whom YOU won't give any business before YOU posted that info? Why shouldn't another poster take a guess at your reason since you didn't provide any in your post. I think you are confused about whom is acting ignorant, impertinent and presumptuous on this thread.
03-31-09 | 08:24 AM
#54
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Joined: Dec 2007
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I picked up one of these a few months ago to try it out, I figure it might be good for touring. Only 12 bucks or so.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr
03-31-09 | 08:25 AM
#55
cyclepath
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,550
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Huh? That's exactly what I keep in my pockets for quick access. Wallet, cell phone, keys. At least for commuting anyway.
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03-31-09 | 08:29 AM
#56
Roll Tide
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 83
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From: Montgomery ALABAMA
Bikes: Windsor Tourist Diamondback Edgewood FRANKENBIKE
Target has similar products. If I had the $$ I would by the nice wool and all of that. But I am struggling. I can by 10 of these basic quick dry shirts for less than one of the wools.
