mrchristian

Hey everyone,

About nine months ago I cracked my Jamis road bike frame and stopped road riding. Got sidetracked with mountain biking and trail running and dirt biking mostly - too many other fun activities to do. Sold the carcass of the Jamis off and got a new road bike a little while ago. Was sorting through my road bike clothing and tossed a few pieces - jerseys were super stretched out with sagging pockets, worn out shorts. Amazon has a whole host of cheap jerseys and shorts and their reviews aren't particularly helpful so I figured I'd start a chain with the few I bought with some pictures to boot. I ordered some jerseys, shorts. I'll give a PASS or FAIL grade based on how I feel. I usually buy Performance house brand stuff or stuff out of their bargain bin but I've got a few nicer items from Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau to compare to if necessary. 190lbs, 6'0, normal build, club rider. Usually wear an L or XL size jersey.

First up - the Weimostar Men's Short Sleeve Jersey - Multicolored Diamond, $19 on Amazon, bought an XL (colorful one on the right)
https://www.amazon.com/Weimostar-Cyc.../dp/B0753CCQQS


Set it next to my favorite XL Twin Six (USA made) jersey - material feels thin in comparison, has a silicon gripper at the bottom (some like, some hate, I prefer without but not a dealbreaker), three pockets in the back. Fits a tad trim for an XL but close enough - sleeves are tight but those will stretch out. Compared to the utterly perfect fitting Twin Six it's a little goofball but plenty useable. No-name brand zipper (as opposed to the nice YKK zip on the Twin Six) feels like it might be an issue for durability but zips up OK out of the bag. I'll update with any durability issues but seriously $19 is great for a full sip cycling jersey, especially one that isn't a boring solid color.

PASS

Will update more when other items come in.

Dudelsack 

zacster

I bought three different pair of road shorts off amazon and they are OK. I've spent a lot more and still been disappointed. Lots of padding, too much on one if you ask me.

zacster

Yep, it was the Santic pair that was way too padded. I still use them though and never give it a thought while riding.

Cuyuna

I routinely wear the various cheap Chinese clothing found all over Amazon. Once you figure out their strange sizing, the stuff fits well, is generally stylish, and for me has been very, very durable.

Bif

ive got 3 jerseys from amazon- a sponeed, a milota, and can't recall the third. The 4th which is on its way from China, is that triangle one in OP's post. I have the sponeed shorts, and the same black/grey santic shorts.
They've all been fine for a few months now. Several washings.
I got 2 jerseys and a pair of shorts for the same as it cost me for a pair of Performance Ultra shorts.(those are much more comfy and quality feel though)

mrchristian

So far so good still with both. Anyone have any of the thermal jerseys? I'm thinking about grabbing one before the cold weather hits and stuff starts to drift up a few bucks as it seems to do on Amazon. They run about $30. I live in SoCal so won't use it that much but I've done some big climbs in the hills around LA and was absolutely freezing last winter using a regular long sleeve and one of those super thin packable outer jackets from Louis Garneau. Hoping for something single layer and just a touch warmer in 50ish degree weather.

So far this Prime-eligible "Prezwalski" seems to be the frontrunner - I like colors though. Not a fan of solid black - maybe not high vis but something that pops on the road is always a plus. Seems people my size 6'1, 185lbs are opting for a 'L'...should I opt for that or continue my string of ordering XL? Only way to find out I guess is to order.




https://www.amazon.com/Przewalski-Thermal-Cycling-Softshell-Windbreaker/dp/B075DSGQTY/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075DSGQTY&pd_rd_r=7c5ba228-a820-11e8-b11d-915b29cfa4b3&pd_rd_w=IExMR&pd_rd_wg=Ys8vv&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=0bb14103-7f67-4c21-9b0b-31f42dc047e7&pf_rd_r=JWM29JWWXQJV92TW2XGV&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=JWM29JWWXQJV92TW2XGV

canklecat

Go for it. When I lived in SoCal it got chilly enough at times to make a thermal jersey worthwhile. And $30 is a bargain. Most long sleeve thermal jerseys run much more than that, from $60 on up.

My only long sleeve thermal fabric top is a Nike hoodie and it's fantastic for casual rides on my hybrid in chilly weather. Just enough wind resistance to keep from getting chilled, but breathes and evaporates sweat efficiently enough to avoid getting soak-chilled. In temps down to 20 degrees F I've worn just a thin long sleeve Champion t-shirt, the Nike hoodie and ultra-thin Pearl Izumi windbreaker -- and I usually need to unzip the windbreaker and hoodie after getting warmed up.

BTW, Prezwalski seems to be a sleeper bargain -- excellent values. A few weeks ago I got a pair of their $25 shorts for only $5, a discount targeted to a few customers in exchange for a review. I hardly ever get those requests because I tend to leave some blunt reviews and don't hesitate to give four stars or less if the product isn't satisfactory. But the Prezwalski shorts were really good. At $25 they compare very well against the AeroTech Pro shorts, but with a very different fit and pad. Amazon rejected my review, apparently thinking it was a shill. Weird because that had never happened before. But the shorts really are good for the money.

I'd definitely consider the Prezwalski jerseys, especially a long sleeve thermal jersey at that price. I'm putting it on my wish list now.

No idea about size. At 5'11" and usually 160 lbs (closer to 150 lbs now, but I've been sick recently), I sorta hover between medium and large depending on how the garment is cut. Usually I go for medium but in winter wear I may go for a large to allow for layering.

canklecat

AeroTech shorts are good, but keep in mind their Pro shorts with the black and tan pad has very little padding. It's comparable to the old style merino wool shorts with chamois pad I had back in the 1970s. The old style soft chamois leather helped minimize chafing but didn't offer much padding.

The AeroTech Pro black/tan pad is the same. Very little loft or density. I like them because they don't get soaked with sweat. Occasionally the past few months I've needed a little more padding because I haven't had much outdoor saddle time (sidelined with injuries and illness). Most of my riding is on the indoor trainer, so I've developed the bad habit of sitting more heavily in the saddle. Fortunately much of my favorite rural route has recently been blacktopped smooth over chipseal so it's more comfortable. But there are still stretches of chipseal and bombed out pavement where a little more padding is nice. I've been wearing the Prezwalski shorts and Black Bibs with thicker padding more often.