I’m not a label whore and to that end don’t like stuff with manufacturer names all over it…would prefer a blank color with no names on it.
Any recs for some plain jane sleeveless tops for riding? I don’t necessarily want the super tight tri top either. Thanks for any leads.
www.mec.ca
Their house brand has NO logos, and the jerseys are good (nice big pockets, comfy, not super snug, etc.). You can order them online. Pretty cheap too ($26CAD).
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i got some from nashbar…but there not the best material…get what you pay for
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Sugoi makes a couple. I really like their turbo tri top. De Soto also makes a few nice jerseys but I don’t like them for hot weather.
Just picked up a full zip sleevless top from Craft - jersey is sweet and only has one log on the breast.
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/PEAXJRP2
i have this jersey and love it.
If your budget allows, the Assos Superlight jersey is an excellent sleeveless option, with no billboard action on it.
+1 www.mec.ca
I try to buy all my workout (and other) clothes there; affordable and no ugly patterns.
I also like the ones without any logos/writing on them. Performancebike.com has good deals on them.
I have a Sugoi that I like quite a bit - sleeveless, 3-pocket, pretty basic. It does say “sugoi” on the back, but in pretty small letters, and on a side pocket.
I’m with you on not-being-a-billboard. I don’t get why people pay companies to advertise for them. (and don’t get me started on all the ‘maillots jaunes’ - credit lyonnais was the worst bank i ever had, can’t stand seeing that around).
It’s party b/c I think they are ugly, but more b/c I find the quality of the big name brands to be on par with Detroit Auto.
I have 2 Performance Bike jerseys approaching 15 years in age and a pair of their bibs ~10…granted the bibs are not as comfy, but no seam issues like my Assos which didn’t even last 1 season. Performance for me is the ultimate in contradictions: low price without sacrificing quality in their clothing anyway. The Forte brand is lame in the component department…damn that stuff sucks.
I have 3 of the nicer Performance brand sleeveless jerseys that have lasted 5 or so years and look nearly new … why change what works … especially when you can pick them up for $20- $25 … ?
I’m with ya.
I wear white jerseys with red shorts. I’m getting some of the white shorts though.
Velowear.com is the bomb. Really nice stuff at good prices. They have sales throughout the year so sign up for the mailing list (they’ve never sold me out) The plain jersy is around 30-40 bucks and it’s great. They’ll put it on sale once a year of like 25. Stock up. EDIT: Sleveless is on sale for 27. couple of colors too.
GHsports is good also. GH stands for Greg Hind, the dude who started Hind back in the day. Good, simple gear at a good price and made in the USA. 40 for a jersey, 32 sleveless. 50 for bibs. 18 for running tops. Just wish he did colors in the bibs. I hate black shorts.
Dude thanks! I am about to place orders at both GH and VW. I had so much Hind gear back in the day…always wondered what happened to Hind.
I think Saucony bought Hind.
Desoto SkinCooler Tri Jersey is the bomb. I love mine. $36. Just loose enough.
sugoi ones are nice & simple.
they are a normal / relaxed cut … at least the ones i have (they are from bonktown).
there are some ones on nashbar, bellwether is the brand i think, they are real cheap.
if you catch a nashbar coupon you can get them for like $10.
I have a plain gray one from Canari that was dirt cheap with so-so fabric and one from Peal Izumi that is white and gray, no billboard that is very comfy.
I’m not a label whore and to that end don’t like stuff with manufacturer names all over it…would prefer a blank color with no names on it.
Any recs for some plain jane sleeveless tops for riding? I don’t necessarily want the super tight tri top either. Thanks for any leads.
First of all, sleeveless jerseys are lame. However, they do give the roadies a heads up that your a triathlete and can’t handle your bike. 
If you want GREAT jerseys try:
http://www.hincapie.com/products/menswear/jerseys/
Come on…they let you show off your “guns.” 
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