Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

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Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:41 am

A while ago (Oct 2016), I got to test some jerseys from Monton Sports , and one of the jerseys that I use for commuting (Flourescent Cheetah) has, after much wearing & washing finally starting to need replacement.

I've had trouble finding something that I'm ;
1- happy with from a styling point of view (don't like plain Hubbard options),
2 - features (prefer full zip and the wider armband elastic) and full zip,
3 - in my size (sometimes, the stock of my size isn't available or they just don't suit - e.g. the Solo range only go up to XL ?)
4 - are a sensible price. I'll pay up to $100, but not the $180 + MAAP, Blacksheep etc silly price land.

Three of the designs that I like are
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Love to hear some other suggestions

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby TheWall » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:38 pm

What about a slightly different jersey from Foska?

https://www.foska.com/cycling-jerseys/road/mens-road/

I ride in the Baked Bean one and I am sure I get wider passes! Ha ha

I had this one to...kind of appropriate for commuting! https://www.foska.com/test-dummy-road-c ... ersey.html
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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby NASHIE » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:16 pm

TheWall wrote:What about a slightly different jersey from Foska?

https://www.foska.com/cycling-jerseys/road/mens-road/

I ride in the Baked Bean one and I am sure 8 get wider passes! Ha ha

I had this one to...kind of appropriate for commuting! https://www.foska.com/test-dummy-road-c ... ersey.html
8) have to order a couple of them. Baked beans looks very good, they need a vegemite.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby nickobec » Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:26 am

how about?
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you can find that jersey and other less outrageous but equally colourful at
https://racmmer-cycling.aliexpress.com/store/1052221

It is less than $20 shipped, It does not feel like a $20 jersey, sure it is not the same quality as the $100+ name jerseys I own, but comparable or better than most of the sub $100 jerseys in my wardrobe including my BNA Monton.

Size wise at 184cm 80kg 98cm chest 80cm waist and preferring race fit I went M, bad move fits across my chest but short, I really could do with a L (an XL would probably be too loose for my taste).

After 65kms today including 16km TT and a few showers

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:37 am

@nickobec - I'll certainly have a look. Like the pink flamingo's, but not enough to buy & wear one !! Sleeves look good and match the style I'm after.

re the Foska jerseys - I like a lot of them and they are good designs, but not in my taste to wear. Thanks for the suggestions though !!

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby DavidS » Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:00 pm

Why not do what I do: advertise hard liquor 8)

Like this:

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I got a whole variety of them: Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Glen Moray, Jura, Templeton Rye - might get one of the gin jerseys too.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:42 am

They are nice, but not bright enough for early morning visibility. Remember consuming a few of those, with Lagavulin being a favourite !

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby RobertL » Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:09 am

MichaelB wrote: Lagavulin being a favourite !
The peatier and smokier, the better. In my opinion.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby Mububban » Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:51 pm

nickobec wrote:how about?
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Do you ever get sunburn through the jersey? I remember seeing this photo/article and cringing :shock:

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/late ... ion-365794

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This one is cool but maybe tempting fate :D

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby DavidS » Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:38 pm

MichaelB wrote:They are nice, but not bright enough for early morning visibility. Remember consuming a few of those, with Lagavulin being a favourite !
The Bruichladdich is a bright blue and noticeable and they have an Arran jersey which has orange writing.

I'm from Melbourne so no issue with black here 8)

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Postby nickobec » Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:38 am

Mububban wrote:Do you ever get sunburn through the jersey? I remember seeing this photo/article and cringing :shock:
Rarely ride in the heat of the day aka full sun ie peak UV time, most my rides are over by 9:30am, so no. So no, to this or any other jersey.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby hamishm » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:01 am

DavidS wrote:I'm from Melbourne so no issue with black here 8)
What does that mean?

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:24 pm

Thanks for some great suggestions.

Cycology have released their 'Miles are my Meditation' in Red, which looks good.

This one made me laugh...
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If this Racmmer one had slightly different colours ..
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Then there is this one that I'll probably get
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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby DavidS » Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:39 pm

hamishm wrote:
DavidS wrote:I'm from Melbourne so no issue with black here 8)
What does that mean?
Black is always in fashion in Melbourne.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby vinski » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:34 pm

I saw some Monton jerseys on Sportspursuit if you want the same look - pricing was under $100 from memory.

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby mogwaiboi » Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:04 am

Pedal Mafia have 25% off
Avoiding pissed of bogans in SUV's...

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:48 pm

Don’t like a site that I have to sign up to to see their gear - hence don’t do Sports Pusuit (prices are same direct from Monton anyway).

Saw the PF sale, but nothing in my size for what I like :-(

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:32 am

mogwaiboi wrote:Pedal Mafia have 25% off
Most of the stuff on sale is XXS or XS.

Just a tad too small for me. Like waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too small. :|

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Postby queequeg » Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:07 pm

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby find_bruce » Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:51 pm

Given it is for tradies, does it come with a shoulder pocket for the durries :mrgreen:

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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby MichaelB » Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:08 pm

Bbbbbut, nothings available !!

Bright though :D

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Postby queequeg » Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:15 pm

MichaelB wrote:
Bbbbbut, nothings available !!

Bright though :D
I wasn't sure. I think they sold out pretty quick.
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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby queequeg » Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:16 pm

find_bruce wrote:
Given it is for tradies, does it come with a shoulder pocket for the durries :mrgreen:
Ah, I think you misunderstood....it's not for Tradies, it's to make Tradies think that the rider they are passing is actually one of them, so they don't close pass you :-)

"Stay safer on your commute by mimicking the clothing of choice for Tradies.... the world's most rampant perpetrators of close passes! All-Italian fabrics, a relaxed fit jersey and the World Class Grand Tour chamois bely this kits working class roots"
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Re: Help me select a new commuting jersey - must be bright & look cool :-)

Postby hamishm » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:44 am

DavidS wrote:Black is always in fashion in Melbourne.
Maybe on Beach Rd...

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