Need A New Jersey, Help Me Decide

Triathlon Forum
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Im in the market for a new jersey, and want something nice. I don’t want the typical Rapha or Castelli that every other person rides in.

By no means am I a skinny cyclist, so fit is important. 5’10" 185lbs. I also run HOT - short sleeve shirt and shorts when winter running in 35*F.

Materials are the reasons I am considering some of these niche brands over the more main stream options out there.

Brands I am looking at are:
Velocio
Search and State
Ashmei
Poc
7Mesh
I Love The Pain

Who has experience with these and what can you tell me?

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I looked at a bunch of those brands and ended up buying a jersey from Stolen Goat. I love it. I also got a Roka warm weather jersey which is awesome, but the sizing is whack. I’m 5’ 10" and 170# and wear a medium in pretty much everything, but the Roka medium wouldn’t have fit if I were 150#. I exchanged it for a large and it’s all good.

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I have tried on Search and State (too thick/hot) Velocio Ultra Light (im an XL) and Ashmei (also XL)

Love the real world experiences, keep them coming!

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I thought this thread was about New Jersey- I was going to try and talk you out of moving there :slight_smile:

A couple picks for you from some favorite brands right here out of Virginia:

Ridge Supply- look at their Summer Jersey- they seem to change colorways on these frequently. Great socks as well:

http://ridgesupplysocks.com/

Cutaway- great fit and quality, reasonable prices:

https://www.cutaway.us/collections/cycling-jerseys

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Let’s add Ornot to the list too

Must be able to be worn against the skin, no baselayer.

Anyone have experience with LoveThePain?

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A few more options for you to consider:

MAAP
Q36.5
CHPT 3
Black Sheep
Pas Normal Studios
.

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Also try https://www.lapassione.cc
I have a camo jersey - very nice and good price
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Probably not typically found in the NE are Eliel and De Soto - both provide great quality and offer a different look.

https://www.elielcycling.com/collections/mens-jerseys

https://www.desotosport.com/collections/men/cycling?sort_by=best-selling

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I just bought a sweet new jersey in Spain, made there by a company called Gobik. Very light and airy. Check them out – http://store.gobik.com/coleccion.html

Edited to add, I’m a female about 5’3", and got the “Maillot CX Pro Unisex Orange Desert” in a size S. It fits plenty snug… race fit.

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Look at Roka jerseys. I love mine. Comfortable, sizes for tall people, and great quality.

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i’m going to put one down for velocio.

i actually rode with the founder today (had no idea till halfway into the ride), strong rider, nice guy.

a bunch of my friends wear velocio and really comment on the quality of it. the only reason i don’t have any is because i have sooooo many jerseys and bibs. but i’m 100% buying velocio for my next bib/kit

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i’m going to put one down for velocio.

i actually rode with the founder today (had no idea till halfway into the ride), strong rider, nice guy.

Interesting!! I read it was started by a former female pro rider?

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Narrowed it down to Velocio Ultralight or Cafe Du Cycliste Micheline

Anyone have firsthand experience with either of these?

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The Cafe Du Cycliste Micheline won out. It’s a bit lighter, more airy, and the pockets are more useful on longer rides.

Both thus and the Velocio are impeccable build quality!