jerseys for high heat and humidity
07-20-15, 02:57 PM
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In another BF thread I saw a link for this Columbia "Quickest Wicking" sleeveless base layer, which is being closed out by Sierra Trading Post ($12.99 each).
I got a few, and they work well for me here on the left coast. We just had some very unseasonable rain, and the humidity was high this morning-- more than 80%, whereas it is usually around 60%-- and the Columbia base layer feels like it makes a positive difference. It was a great deal, in my experience; MSRP is around $40 each.
I got a few, and they work well for me here on the left coast. We just had some very unseasonable rain, and the humidity was high this morning-- more than 80%, whereas it is usually around 60%-- and the Columbia base layer feels like it makes a positive difference. It was a great deal, in my experience; MSRP is around $40 each.
07-20-15, 03:00 PM
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I'm using this.....Assos Super Light Jersey Titan - Jerseys - Men | ASSOS Official Factory Outlet. Mesh back and three pockets.
07-20-15, 04:31 PM
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For anyone that does summer riding, especially in the south where it can be 90 degrees in the MORNING, there is going to be a big difference between a 30 dollar, loose fit, lime-green budget jersey and a next-to-skin wicking fabric with lots of ventilation type of jersey. It can make a huge difference on a ride.
07-20-15, 09:06 PM
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All jerseys are not created equal. Both fabrics might be polyester, but the actually weave can very drastically. And for a lot of those technical mesh style fabrics you see on warm weather jerseys are the result of lots of evolution and R&D invested by the company. If you have a chance, compare the variances in panels of the fabric on something like the Castelli climber's jersey to the cheapie Bontrager loose-fit jersey. The loose fit jersey is likely to be 5 panels max, not including the pockets. The form fitting technical jerseys will have many panels and those panels are very strategically cut and sewn from varying types of mesh. Lots more labor goes into them than the cheap jerseys.
07-22-15, 03:05 AM
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I have a couple of the Pearl Izumi climber jerseys. I was able to find them for 1/2 off the retail price. They are pretty good imho.
Men's ELITE LTD Climbers Jersey - Pearl Izumi
Men's ELITE LTD Climbers Jersey - Pearl Izumi
