Why You Should Invest In A Cycling Jersey

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@gcn
@gcn 4 жыл бұрын
What do you like to wear cycling?
@grandpalouis818
@grandpalouis818 4 жыл бұрын
Cycling kit...
@andrewhtf
@andrewhtf 4 жыл бұрын
I've just started roadbiking very recently. Bought a pair of padded shorts, but not a jersey yet, I wear a compression liner that I already have, so I don't find the urgent need to buy a jersey for now
@metalhed2
@metalhed2 4 жыл бұрын
I wear a sport shirt. Its one of those wicking types. I wear a liner under running shorts. I also use a saddle pouch for my stuff.
@kel5944
@kel5944 4 жыл бұрын
Kimberly Stewart good for you. Keep wearing what keeps you riding. I’ve lost about 50 lbs, but I’m still wearing my ‘fat style’ clothes. I did replace them in sizes that fit. I wear C9 brand shirts and shorts with a belt as I didn’t used to be able to keep my pants up on my own when I was heavier.
@5speed735i
@5speed735i 4 жыл бұрын
I have been a 1,000 mile a year cyclist for the last ten years. I always wore cotton tee shirts and Dickies brand work pants (due to their loose fit) and cut off pant/shorts in summer (like in my profile pic) This spring I started wearing cycling specific kit and I love it. I gained about 1 mph (1.6kph) average speed for the same effort. Those tee shirt and pant legs flapping in the wind were little drag parasites!
@yomin2162
@yomin2162 4 жыл бұрын
1. Aerodynamics: Lycra is still less aerodynamic than simply riding naked 2. Comfort: No tailored jersey can come close to the comfort of riding naked, no matter the position 3. Chafing: Riding naked has zero chafe 4. Pockets: Okay, jerseys have an advantage here 5. Visibility: Nothing is as visible as a naked guy on an $8000 bike
@raybarber9526
@raybarber9526 4 жыл бұрын
You've not seen my skin. Aero it is not.
@redbudgieuk
@redbudgieuk 4 жыл бұрын
I detect a theme.
@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892
@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892 4 жыл бұрын
4. Did give me ideas, I'm not calling them "weird", nope...
@matthewbrandt8039
@matthewbrandt8039 3 жыл бұрын
I wear cycling Jersey
@AceGoodheart
@AceGoodheart 2 жыл бұрын
You may not have pockets on your naked body but there is still a place to store your items. Retrieving those items might be kinda hard though.
@biketrybe7071
@biketrybe7071 4 жыл бұрын
I used to always wear a t-shirt when cycling because I thought that cycling-specific jerseys were too poser. Until I discovered the first rule of cycling clothes: pockets. And the second rule of cycling clothes: POCKETS!
@katiel7166
@katiel7166 4 жыл бұрын
It's funny because if you compliment a woman on her dress she will immediately add "And it has pockets!" if it does. Pockets are awesome. I get kind of annoyed when I put on one of my older dresses now and remember it doesn't have pockets.
@biketrybe7071
@biketrybe7071 4 жыл бұрын
@@katiel7166 Yes, we all need places for our stuff.
@AceGoodheart
@AceGoodheart 2 жыл бұрын
I can definitely see the purpose for jerseys for road bikers, but i just kinda roll my eyes at recreational mountain bikers who wear them. It just seems so unnecessary.
@wesleybyerly5364
@wesleybyerly5364 4 жыл бұрын
My first cycling jersey circa 1975. No logos, no graphics - solid blue. Six inch zipper. Three pockets. Wool. Although I added others across time, continued to wear it for the next twenty years.
@quinnguyen4620
@quinnguyen4620 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the main thing that sold me on cycling jerseys were the pockets. I learned this the hard way when I went out riding with a partner, left my phone in the car because I had no way to carry them, and when we separated because she got a flat, I had no way of contacting her, couldn't find her for 40 minutes, and was convinced she got hit by a car and died. Needless to say, I was so freaked out I immediately went home and bought a jersey afterwards
@shinshangumi709
@shinshangumi709 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@mdtwigg75
@mdtwigg75 4 жыл бұрын
I wear bibshorts and jersey in warmer weather. Agree on flapping and pockets. As it gets colder I keep the bib shorts but add running leggings and running tops under a cycling jacket (for the pockets). This has saved me a fortune over the years as I don't need much winter specific cycling kit.
@knightwish1623
@knightwish1623 4 жыл бұрын
back in the days when I was 16 (many many years ago 1968) I started racing in an Army team ... my mum thought it would be a good idea, and knitted me a woolen jersey with a 6 inch zip and pockets on the back ... got the plan & idea from watching racing on TV ... needless to say I didn't wear it (a bit itchy) except to try it on for size ... but that's how mothers support their sons :-)
@marks8047
@marks8047 3 ай бұрын
Love your videos, and keep the good info coming! Always wear a jersey (for the benefits mentioned in this video)
@aronweiss
@aronweiss 4 жыл бұрын
Connor, you are just the best. I love your presentation style. Your videos always leave me smiling and thinking about riding.
@kristianmarley3293
@kristianmarley3293 4 жыл бұрын
Question Why does Connor choose to wear that helmet? 🙂 it always reminds me of a childs helmet!
@bingobango6412
@bingobango6412 4 жыл бұрын
Its supposed to be giros aero helmet with a visor that attaches to the front. Agreed it looks ridiculous without the visor tho its like an old helmet id get at Walmart in the late 90s
@conordunne219
@conordunne219 4 жыл бұрын
Loads of bugs in Ireland at the moment... keeps the insects out of my hair!! :)
@DigitalCowboy000
@DigitalCowboy000 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I wear both bib shorts and a jersey.
@SioLazer
@SioLazer 4 жыл бұрын
I love my cycling jerseys. I prefer a full zip. I have about 50/50 shorts and bibs so it's nice to not have to think about which jersey I'm pairing with which shorts. I like to have three back pockets with a small zip pocket nestled in one of them for my keys. I like it when the accents are on the pockets since it's figure flattering. I look for UPF. I really want to get a summer weight long sleeve jersey. For now, I'm using sun sleeves. I went through a period where I had to gain some weight and now I'm losing but I need to wait and see where my body settles before spending $$$ on new kit.
@lynnscholes1617
@lynnscholes1617 4 жыл бұрын
Please can you do a video on cycling helmets. New to cycling and guidance and reputable brands would be useful
@zevrobins905
@zevrobins905 4 жыл бұрын
Search their video history. They've made several in the past.
@jacobluncinski955
@jacobluncinski955 4 жыл бұрын
I bought the blue GCN kit months ago and I consider it a really good investment
@manji001
@manji001 4 жыл бұрын
GCN: "you might have more cycling clothes than normal clothes" me: *Looks at open dresser* ... *closes open dresser*
@Cooper718-
@Cooper718- 4 жыл бұрын
I would get one if I ain’t broke, I just use a 20$ old navy shirt
@edmundscycles1
@edmundscycles1 4 жыл бұрын
I wear bib shorts under baggie clothes . Feels good crusing past the lycra clad lot .
@jonnyalallen
@jonnyalallen 4 жыл бұрын
edmundscycles1 same with me, best feeling ever
@5speed735i
@5speed735i 4 жыл бұрын
Check Amazon or ebay. Full kits for $30 US!
@dukelamode1993
@dukelamode1993 4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend some Polyester shirt On Poshmark for under 10 bucks
@hoshszn4736
@hoshszn4736 4 жыл бұрын
You could find some decent cycling jersey's on Amazon for around £25
@TheOriginalStevenH
@TheOriginalStevenH 4 жыл бұрын
Great video but leaves me wonder... How much drag are you saving wearing a cycling kit vs a t-shirt and pants. I would like to see a video going down a hill without pedaling and see how far you go. Also how do you know your proper size to choose from? bib shorts, jersey, and the like... there seems to be no official video on these subjects
@AceGoodheart
@AceGoodheart 2 жыл бұрын
As a mountain biker I've never saw a purpose in wearing a jersey. I don't race. My biking is purely recreational so the need for aerodynamics isn't necessary. My T-shirts have never caused chaffing, but they do collect a lot of sweat. I sweat a lot and honestly i think my jersey would be drenched in sweat too after riding. Plus i bring an extra shirt to change into after riding. Also, I don't need my shirt having pockets. I wear a hydration pack with plenty of pockets to hold whatever i need. Does it get heavy on my back? Yes, but I can't stand water bottles. They don't stay cold and they get dirty while riding. Plus I need it to hold my keys, wallet, phone, tools, etc... I can see why road bikers would need a jersey but i just think it's unnecessary for recreational mountain bikers. Plus I can buy 3 to 5 shirts for the price of one jersey. So I think after 26 years of mountain biking my opinion remains the same. I think jerseys are unnecessary for recreational mountain bikers and I tend to think for myself and not follow what every one else is doing. And the same goes for those expensive biking shorts. I'm not talking about the padded spandex shirts. Those are necessary. I'm talking about the fancy biking shorts that mountain bikes wear over their padded shorts. Again, I can buy 3 to5 pairs of shorts (that won't snag on the seat) for the price of 1 pair of fancy biking shorts. Some people just buy this stuff because that's what everyone wears. Gotta fit in I guess lol.
@matthewbaynham6286
@matthewbaynham6286 4 жыл бұрын
Not good for fat people like me. I was massively overweight after almost 25 years of no cycling. I was very rounded when I started cycling again. I went to the largest cycling shop in Bonn and all of the largest cycling jerseys had to just stretch around my belly. Nothing in a bike shop is made for fat people. So for the first half a year I just wore T-shirts, which is much better if you're fat. Now I've lost allot of weight and I can now fit into the largest cycling jerseys and they are better when you're thinner but not when you're fatter.
@druidsandhorses3971
@druidsandhorses3971 4 жыл бұрын
Try FLAB. Fat Lad At The Back. They specialise in larger jerseys for larger people. 😁
@RevOwOlutionary
@RevOwOlutionary 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen older jerseys up to 5xl. It's more common with touring gear than racing gear, but it absolutely exists.
@joshdaniel5612
@joshdaniel5612 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks gcn for making this helpful vid much appreciated
@PoliticusRex632
@PoliticusRex632 4 жыл бұрын
I only wear a cycling jersey on longer rides when I need the pockets. On shorter road rides or casual peddles around town I wear a basic white t-shirt. I do always wear cycling shorts. Either on their own or under shorts.
@user-zz4rh2tj2g
@user-zz4rh2tj2g 4 жыл бұрын
Where do u put your phone?
@PoliticusRex632
@PoliticusRex632 4 жыл бұрын
@@user-zz4rh2tj2g I don't carry a phone unless it's a long ride
@PoliticusRex632
@PoliticusRex632 4 жыл бұрын
@@user-zz4rh2tj2g back when I started cycling we'd tuck 2 quarters in our shorts leg for an emergency phone call and an RC Cola
@user-zz4rh2tj2g
@user-zz4rh2tj2g 4 жыл бұрын
Politicus Rex i just started cycling and im not that fit so im not confident to wear a jersey
@PoliticusRex632
@PoliticusRex632 4 жыл бұрын
@@user-zz4rh2tj2g I broke my back so I'll never be fit again. I'm 50 lbs over my racing weight of 35 years ago. I'm self conscious about my weight these days. That's why I only wear a jersey on long rides when I need the pockets.
@rondeljaycarena834
@rondeljaycarena834 4 жыл бұрын
i’m a beginner biker. hope soon to be cyclist. and my first youtube channel i subscribed about cycling world are your channel. and i love it. interesting and educational content. Thank you for the videos about the beginner on biking!
@scottbollinger3641
@scottbollinger3641 Жыл бұрын
That video was excellent, very informative
@raxgulpa
@raxgulpa 4 жыл бұрын
Has GCN considered a version of there kit that is highly reflective? I know the red is pretty easy to see but for travel in high traffic areas there are better color.
@weldonyoung1013
@weldonyoung1013 3 жыл бұрын
Man, you didn't notice - this is GCN high visibility jerset. usually they are in black. But I know what you mean - even motorcyclists pan red gear as visible. You know that primal colour of blood to induce awareness, as in fight or flight. But that just doesn't work in low light, as reds will disappear.
@MrGrenadeMcBoom
@MrGrenadeMcBoom 4 жыл бұрын
Actually just bought and went for my first ride in a new Castelli jersey. First new jersey I've bought in ages. My old Le Coq Sportif jersey's pockets finally gave out.
@ratonlaveur911
@ratonlaveur911 4 жыл бұрын
For me nothing beats a good tight fitted merinos wool T-Shirt. It's breathable dry fast and is less stinky than synthetic fabric especially for multiple days bike packing trip I replace the pockets with two small waterproof belt bags (yes I'm also in the no bib short Team even for really long rides😄)
@CMitoKnight
@CMitoKnight 4 жыл бұрын
I always wear a jersey. Key criteria, can’t be red...must be versatile. I am not made of money and my fiancée wouldn’t want me to have more than 3-4 sets of kit, so everything needs to be interchangeable. Also, please make gcn kit that isn’t red. I hate red in cycling. It’s everywhere.
@afitzsimons
@afitzsimons 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Irish cuffs.
@lesflynn4455
@lesflynn4455 4 жыл бұрын
To be sure 😉
@Esbbbb
@Esbbbb 4 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer the pockets to store my phone and keys (phone essential for safety if something happens so I keep it with me), and also that the jersey doesn't flap around in the wind. Just my main reasons for having a jersey... :D
@left0verture
@left0verture Ай бұрын
The science says a red Lycra jersey with GCN in big white letters on the front helps prevent fatigue. I’m not that rich though, so I wear bright colored jerseys from Amazon - comfort, pockets and bright colors to (hopefully) keep me from being run over by drivers busy texting with one hand and holding their beer with the other.
@emilenoterman9482
@emilenoterman9482 4 жыл бұрын
Of course I wear a cycling jersey! A GCN fan kit!
@cnay2983
@cnay2983 4 жыл бұрын
I bought both of my jerseys from a kilo sale in London. 2 for a fiver. Still wear them 4 years later
@lesflynn4455
@lesflynn4455 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome.
@neilowen9468
@neilowen9468 4 жыл бұрын
I always wear cycling kit, but only recently got a tight fitting jersey - it’s now one of my go to bits of kit! Doesn’t flap about and I’m sure it gives me back a watt or two...! 😊😎🤓🚲
@kennytaylor3986
@kennytaylor3986 4 жыл бұрын
I agree that a proper cycle jersey is essential. I found that out years ago. However, I find the proliferation of blacks and navy colours strange. Why would you not want to be seen?
@jamesportoraro8248
@jamesportoraro8248 4 жыл бұрын
I think it's just the cycling fashion these days. I personally have a a couple colourful jersies but the trend these days is deffos to darker shades and darker colours
@zevrobins905
@zevrobins905 4 жыл бұрын
Black is beautiful, baby. As someone who only wears black, I am so happy my workout wardrobe matches my casual & dress wardrobes.
@briandarnell1809
@briandarnell1809 4 жыл бұрын
One of the larger clubs I ride with uses dark green and black kit. In a 10 person paceline with flashing lights it's okay, but I would never do a solo out in the farm fields or forest with that kit. What were they thinking?
@lesflynn4455
@lesflynn4455 4 жыл бұрын
Probably economics. They'll hope you'll buy a black one to be cool(and rarely wear it) and a more visible colour to be sensible.
@briandarnell1809
@briandarnell1809 4 жыл бұрын
They did just release a red version with the same graphics...so there's something to that.
@vOCesUGa1
@vOCesUGa1 4 жыл бұрын
And now for something completely different!! SOCKS!!!
@Mrich775
@Mrich775 4 жыл бұрын
Race kit anytime I'm on a bike myself, road, mtb, or bmx it just makes it more enjoyable to have the right kit.
@thebatman3782
@thebatman3782 4 жыл бұрын
this video should be called "Why You Should Give Us More Money"
@markbrown8023
@markbrown8023 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for letting me know because I've been thinking about what kind of cycling jersey fits and I'm looking to get all the gear for my leisurely training bike rides. thanks for the informational tips
@burkec33
@burkec33 4 жыл бұрын
I wear a long sleeve jersey in the summer to protect from the sun. Not bad for riding along the coastline even when 85F (30C).
@ibegeebee
@ibegeebee 4 жыл бұрын
First jersey was a Bianchi in pink, then expanded selection through a few retro team jerseys (Peugeot, Brooklyn) then from different events and sportives. Now it’s a mix of plain jerseys and club kit.
@albr4
@albr4 4 жыл бұрын
When you start cycling and you get a pair of shorts you quickly realise you have no pockets and have to buy a jersey to match.
@mannythegoat4463
@mannythegoat4463 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I realized that too when I need to put my money and shades I just put the in my shorts lol
@susanandtimrice5265
@susanandtimrice5265 4 жыл бұрын
I have several jerseys. One feature I look for is full front zippers
@markanthoniesaliot1844
@markanthoniesaliot1844 3 жыл бұрын
Comfort and pockets that can the combined weight of a pump, patch kits, a tube and a chain.
@tonystrange7224
@tonystrange7224 4 жыл бұрын
Weirdly Trace Velo brought a cycling Jersey video out today showing the benefits of eBay Chinese cycling jerseys
@sugarrayhatton
@sugarrayhatton 4 жыл бұрын
Same happened last week with the bib shorts video. He promotes cheap. Gcn not so much
@dirktolboom4060
@dirktolboom4060 4 жыл бұрын
The timing was very weird indeed
@IraklyShanidze00X
@IraklyShanidze00X 4 жыл бұрын
The best fit and the most comfortable ride is the Castelli San Remo skin suit. The way it is tailored, most people do not even realize that it is a one-piece garment, and they do not see me as too dedicated :-) Yet, its aero properties are outstanding. Even on lazy solo rides (that would be something like 200W normalized power), it makes me noticeably faster than a regular kit.
@ibegeebee
@ibegeebee 4 жыл бұрын
Agree on the speed suit. Not just about the extra aero, but the comfort! No rubbing of bib straps or the base layer rucking up under the straps if it gets a little sweaty. They’re great for long rolling rides and for shorter sprint-filled outings. The only downside is that they don’t cost less than the equiv jersey/bib combo and if you ruin one half, the whole thing is gone.
@troycollett8540
@troycollett8540 4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the GCN jersey
@hmmm5063
@hmmm5063 4 жыл бұрын
Baggy t shirt and shorts. Being too short for my ideal weight, cycling gear would make me look like the offspring of Homer Simpson and a frog.
@markomarin3414
@markomarin3414 4 жыл бұрын
I just choked on my drink after reading the last line.
@raybarber9526
@raybarber9526 4 жыл бұрын
LOL in cycling text = Lycra on Line. A big advantage of lycra is, you can peel it off, chuck it in the washing machine on quick wash setting, out on the line and it's dry in next to no time. Or, if it's raining, put it in the airing cupboard.
@normchow34
@normchow34 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have many cycling Jersey . The main thing i consider when the design and the size where it's made . American are relax in size !! . European size is smaller . Castelli are Great Jersey !! made well !! They are 5 stars out 5 . in my book !!
@Try-hard999
@Try-hard999 4 жыл бұрын
For me I’m a big guy. 6’3 and 240 lbs with a belly. Jerseys don’t look good on me LoL. I normally wear dry fit shirts due to my belly. I am very self conscious. Can anyone give suggestions?
@redbudgieuk
@redbudgieuk 4 жыл бұрын
Think on it this way Aaron. You are the only person who sees you in the jersey. You'll be passed most pedestrians who probably don't even realise what you are wearing. And probably don't care what you look like. They'll be more interested in what they look like. I did have the same issue. Invested time and effort into my paunch. Granted it's getting smaller but side on in a resting state it's still there. Find my cycling jersey is great. Keeps me warm. Wicks the sweat away unlike a baggy cotton t-shirt and makes me more visible. Just go for it. You won't regret it.
@Try-hard999
@Try-hard999 4 жыл бұрын
redbudgieuk thank you so much for replying. I am going to purchase a real jersey and try it out and see how it feels. Everything you said is what I have read the positives of wearing a jersey. My self estimate as I said is very low and this meant a lot. You Rick!
@05jsalter
@05jsalter 4 жыл бұрын
@@Try-hard999 I've got the same issue, getting my jersey tomorrow but i was worried as everyone I see with one they are skinny etc. Realised i won't be seen by anyone and if anyone does judge they arent worth the time of day anyway
@jefferyanderson5266
@jefferyanderson5266 3 жыл бұрын
not sure if you fellas have checked out "aerotechdesigns" but they have some nice options for us Clydesdales
@manlatycon
@manlatycon 4 жыл бұрын
Boy, I've heard and seen some marketing bollleaux in my time but this, along with the one a few days ago about bibs v shorts, beats the lot.
@davidsoftley4648
@davidsoftley4648 4 жыл бұрын
An element of marketing as there are items for sale, but very necessary when riding any distance. You wouldn't wear jeans to play football or a dinner suit for baseball etc. They've evolved for a reason.
@dogshitcity
@dogshitcity 4 жыл бұрын
moron
@johnny_veritas
@johnny_veritas 4 жыл бұрын
The biggest difference I noticed was that cotton absorbs seat and keeps you wet after the ride and synthetic dries quickly.
@mickeyred
@mickeyred 4 жыл бұрын
I am sure it is just coincidence Trace Velo released a video on the same subject today.
@Wildschwein_Jaeger
@Wildschwein_Jaeger 4 жыл бұрын
He recently did a vid on bib shorts same week as the GCN bib short video. So that's twice the coincidence.
@CesarFalco
@CesarFalco 4 жыл бұрын
They probably recorded this before, but yeah I prefer trace's video 😂😂
@JasCar1967
@JasCar1967 4 жыл бұрын
I always wear a cycling jersey when riding. I find a tight fit more comfortable, and as an added bonus it’s more aero.
@ResilientTim
@ResilientTim 4 жыл бұрын
Wear what is comfortable first and foremost. If that is an often over-priced Jersey or a shirt from your favorite marathon, go for it. Personally I sport either a jersey, long sleave sun shirt, or something that allows for ventilation. Pending on the distance, a hydration pack or ultravest is worn for more water and nutrition. Besides nothing feels better than a hydration pack filled with ice on the back on those hot summer days.
@pvnh
@pvnh Жыл бұрын
Wear whatever is comfortable for you, and whatever you can afford.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm
@MrLuigi-oi7gm 4 жыл бұрын
I don't like being a billboard for companies, etc. Why is it so hard to find a simple fluorescent yellow jersey with pockets and maybe an understated graphic...like an eagle, riding a lighting bolt, surging ahead of the pelaton at the finish of a stage race in the Tour de France. 😉
@ghosthogday
@ghosthogday 4 жыл бұрын
But "baggy" helps to hide my imperfections😭
@andrewhtf
@andrewhtf 4 жыл бұрын
Ditto my brethren, ditto
@marknaylor2149
@marknaylor2149 4 жыл бұрын
I wear a super xxxl double baggy all in one suit ,,,,,,,from my neck to my ankles ,,,,,i look like a sumo wrestler when out ,,,lol
@ghosthogday
@ghosthogday 4 жыл бұрын
Some riders think "arrow, gotto be arrow" others "nah, imma canon ball, don't get in the way but feel free to pass me"
@ghosthogday
@ghosthogday 4 жыл бұрын
@OK Computer same to you, thanks✌
@eastersundaecavity5413
@eastersundaecavity5413 4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing something somewhere, kinda like a jacket, but its surface entirely reflective. I kinda want one for when I commute at night. Gonna go out looking like the sun on the road.
@gcn
@gcn 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they can be fantastic!
@JeffCole60
@JeffCole60 4 жыл бұрын
I wear a jersey. I think I have at least a dozen. And Conner, you sunburned because as a Celt, you have very fair skin.
@chetlangford2144
@chetlangford2144 4 жыл бұрын
#askgcntech wish there are more information on chamois and the design. I feel like companies sell you the shorts or bibs with little to no information on the padding. They tell you what it is far as name of it. Nothing saying how many hrs, padding height, materials, seamless or not, support, can I use the bathroom is there a door lol.
@robbeelsas
@robbeelsas 4 жыл бұрын
Have a look at www.lapassione.cc/
@fredhubbard7210
@fredhubbard7210 3 жыл бұрын
No mention of merino jerseys. I bought a Pearl Izumi polyester jersey, and it is so sweaty and smelly. For casual riding I just use merino underwear. I have a couple of merino jerseys too. By far the best. You can get it for $20.
@robbiegreen769
@robbiegreen769 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love a GCN thermal long sleeve, but they are never available, 😭
@Milan-iy3pd
@Milan-iy3pd 6 ай бұрын
having a safety vest, digging the back pocket however it catches sweat causing a very wet phone n stuff - i wonder if a proper jersey would do better here or whether its just a physics thing
@michaelb1761
@michaelb1761 4 жыл бұрын
I don't always wear one because I only have three and don't like doing laundry more than once per week, so I only wear them on longer rides. Same thing for shorts (only for rides of 25+ miles), except I only have 2 pair of those.
@patzrosete9720
@patzrosete9720 3 жыл бұрын
I bought cycling jerseys because it has pockets on the back, to keep my necessities. Daily I ride my trusty road bike to work
@dextercuizon6118
@dextercuizon6118 2 жыл бұрын
3 pockets! For spare tube, pump, food, and speaker
@marcuspartridge11
@marcuspartridge11 4 жыл бұрын
I do! I used to not (especially the shorts) because I thought I would look stupid...but a few years ago I decided I didn't care! Besides, I kinda think I don't look half bad!
@sherab2078
@sherab2078 4 жыл бұрын
Agree with all the pros mentioned. I have a jersey, but it is a rather cheap one from the Crivit (Lidl). For me, it seems to do the job quite alright. This is a hobby for me, and while I do consider buying a road bike soon, for now, I tour or even train more intensive rides on my old touring bike (still steel frame, 26" wheels, etc.), and 94 pounds for a jersey is a big no-no to me. :P
@jonathanzappala
@jonathanzappala 3 жыл бұрын
I'd say helmet and then shorts are most essential. The jersey doesn't make the list for me. I can even do flats if that is the option, otherwise I'd say shoes over a jersey.
@vgjgghbgyjn1985
@vgjgghbgyjn1985 4 жыл бұрын
There should be a company called cham-wow that allows ppl to not only buy a custom short, bib, or chammy under garmet. ...But leave the under side umstiched with grid decaled on the chammy for easier cut-and-pluck to custom shape it. So i could order a high in the back support with a "medium w center"(example descruptive lingo for shaped foam) with no front padding and extra room. With short pant section. Etc. Etc. And then when i get home i can tune it in perfect.
@tjgato
@tjgato 4 жыл бұрын
I usually consider the fit of the jersey and off course the colors
@ebikescrapper3925
@ebikescrapper3925 4 жыл бұрын
Light weight long sleeved thermal (icebreaker etc) and medium weight for winter.
@ingloriouspancake7529
@ingloriouspancake7529 8 ай бұрын
Danmnnnnn Manon looks fit in that jersey
@bxckdoor9113
@bxckdoor9113 4 жыл бұрын
This is basically a whole advert by GCN for people to buy their jerseys 😂
@whothefoxcares
@whothefoxcares 4 жыл бұрын
cotton t-shirts and tubular tires for training, silk tires and jerseys for races. wool shorts with real chamois leather. it's not the bike, it's the rider that counts.
@daltonparker7792
@daltonparker7792 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my first jersey lol, I've been using a tightly fitted spandex undershirt and a fannypack on my back lol
@lesflynn4455
@lesflynn4455 4 жыл бұрын
No doubt jerseys and bib shorts are the best option when cycling. Also, there's no doubt Castelli is among the best. I agree. But man, that stuff is expensive. In Australia, Good luck finding a Castelli jersey and shorts for under $300AU. It's a lot of money. Then I remembered you guys wore Assos for the last few years. Try $500 for a jersey and shorts in Australia. That shit is totally beyond the reach of normal humans. Unless you've just won the lottery, buy DHB or Madison. The sizing is bigger, but it's good stuff at half the price of Castelli and a third of the price of Assos.
@robbeelsas
@robbeelsas 4 жыл бұрын
Some cool brands: MAAP Pas Normal Studios (AMAZING but ridiculously expensive) Le Col Rapha (requires a mullet and a moustache to look cool) God and Famous (really like this one) La Passione (not as flashy but unbeatable in price and quality) Isadore Pedal Mafia ...
@AntonioGarcia-eq8fn
@AntonioGarcia-eq8fn 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I do. I found out the benefits. Especially the short...🤣🤣🤣. I do bettler ride the bike.
@mahqueen253
@mahqueen253 4 жыл бұрын
What if you're commuting to work, do you use cycling shirts and change once you've arrived? Do you even have time to change once you've arrived? Or just commute with your work clothes on? This is for those who use bikes as a mode of transportation for work or for school
@pedroclaro7822
@pedroclaro7822 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if it was worth it buying one but I rarely do road cycling (should I sell my roadie?) So I will buy one, but not for the aero - for the pockets, windbreaking ability, and the visibility. I do mainly bicycle touring and tourism, so for those I rarely get above 25km/h on the flats, and aero is nearly irrelevant. I might be better off with normal clothes generally but the pockets are a selling point, because it better to wear skin tight wierdo clothing than a **FANNY PACK**
@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting
@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting 2 жыл бұрын
Can we buy the gear you guys wear?
@JJSideshowBob
@JJSideshowBob 4 жыл бұрын
You don't *invest* in a jersey. You pay for it. There's a difference.
@Svartez
@Svartez 4 жыл бұрын
if you need someone to do you a finger wag, Connor is your guy
@marcuspartridge11
@marcuspartridge11 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@jimbo1858
@jimbo1858 3 жыл бұрын
How much stretch are in the jerseys? I don't exactly have the skinny arms of an elite road cyclist. I'm 5ft 7" 80kg usually wear a medium and I really can't be bothered to send anything back
@mannythegoat4463
@mannythegoat4463 3 жыл бұрын
Bro you look fit tho
@jimbo1858
@jimbo1858 3 жыл бұрын
@@mannythegoat4463 I wish lol. Always kept reasonably fit over the years, just need to drop a few lbs to help my speed on those climbs
@Sarah_Kinz
@Sarah_Kinz 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to get a jersey set, but there’s only these weird Chinese sellers on amazon with Asian sizing that also seem to mix up sizing in orders. So it’s hard to get and also might not fit your legs and arms. And not making a ton of $ per year I can’t afford shelling out $200 for one set from some big company. Cami and jeans it is! 🔥
@theservman
@theservman 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wear bibs and a jersey, but I buy cheap ones on Amazon.
@asherbeal8357
@asherbeal8357 4 жыл бұрын
It’s not a ride if you aren’t in a jersey and bibs.
@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting
@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting 2 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a 2xu cycling jersey , but im struggling with sizing, not sure what size to wear.
@garymiller1977
@garymiller1977 4 жыл бұрын
I wear my jersey and bib shorts each time!
@sjlacey65
@sjlacey65 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, even wear the bib shorts and jerseys when on my mountain bike, mates in their baggies just don’t get it.
@tonyk8368
@tonyk8368 4 жыл бұрын
If you are training for a race though, or just exercising, wouldn't you want to add more air resistance by wearing baggy clothes? Then when you actually race, you switch into an actual jersey and change your heavy bike in for your racing bike, and then you can fly!
@tonyk8368
@tonyk8368 4 жыл бұрын
Also, for dudes, isn't going shirtless event more efficient as far as wind resistance goes? I can see wearing one for sun protection and protection if you fall and for reflectivity and storage and modesty, but I can't see it having better wind resistance or being cooler than wearing no shirt at all.
@jamesboorn1373
@jamesboorn1373 4 жыл бұрын
I do now i have lost 3 stone.. but wouldnt have dreamed of it before..
@purpleaki7135
@purpleaki7135 4 жыл бұрын
3 stone mate well done you.
@jamesboorn1373
@jamesboorn1373 4 жыл бұрын
@@purpleaki7135 cheers buddy.. well had to find something to do during lockdown!! Lwta hope it sticks now work has restarted!!
@SlickMotoMike
@SlickMotoMike 4 жыл бұрын
Don't like how long the sleeves are because looks a little silly when wearing a top that's supposed to have short sleeves yet its nearly covering your elbow the sleeves supposed to be halfway on the bicep muscles and triceps.
@shelohoque
@shelohoque 4 жыл бұрын
What are your suggestions for someone that’s a bit larger and doesn’t really like the tight fit?
@thedemonnoof4383
@thedemonnoof4383 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't invested in a cycling jersey yet. There aren't really any in depth reviews I can find on the various brands. And I cant stand tight fitting clothing. After surfing and wearing wet suits I hate anything that sucks or sticks to my skin.
@DominikLoeffler1
@DominikLoeffler1 4 жыл бұрын
I've started wearing sleeveless jerseys. More airy, more tan. But why are so few of them on the market? (I love my Nalini Grenoble but had to import it from Germany)
@yassers5970
@yassers5970 2 жыл бұрын
I wear Nike's compression tank tops for cycling in the hot summers of Arabia. It can be a good readily available alternative.
@timpenney2262
@timpenney2262 4 жыл бұрын
What ever happened to 3/4 zip jerseys? I don't love full zips, open and dangling, hard to close when moving. Am I the only one who misses the old style?
@12345slage
@12345slage 4 жыл бұрын
How do I get a tall fit jersey like Conor’s?
@MaggieLRSplusman65
@MaggieLRSplusman65 4 жыл бұрын
cycling jersey are perfect for cycling. 3 pockets at the back plus now come with zip pockets for phone/keys. Bib shorts are not better. Cycling shorts are a must for the padding.
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