(Part 2) Best cycling jerseys for men according to redditors

Amazon. I was searching for cheap shorts and jerseys to stock up on. Funny thing is I paid 45$ for my first two pairs of Canari shorts.

Anyways the prices vary a bit day to day, and are dependant on size and color. I got XL jerseys and shorts for 8$, ordered five jerseys and six pairs of shorts at that price.

Shorts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ABNUZ7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472534695&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=canari+blade&dpPl=1&dpID=41jIPPc6ggL&ref=plSrch

Jersey: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ABNVMG6/ref=pd_aw_fbt_468_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7WFNDY5BN9KSBB75ACEK

Also snagged a wind shell for 5$. Already had a few but for that price I grabbed it to throw in my locker at work for days it rains unexpectedly. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012Z41WB4/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472932291&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

My first:

Pedals - $50 when I bought at REI 3 years ago

Shoes - $65 when I bought them at REI 3 years ago

Jersey - $30, I absolutely love these cheap jerseys from Amazon, the zipper on the first one I bought finally gave out 3 years later. I will happily spend $30 on a new jersey every couple years.

Shorts - About $40 when I bought, I wouldn't recommend, they are hard to wear for more than an hour. This is one area where I believe it's important to buy nicer materials, especially for long rides. I have Pearl Izumi and Le Col bibs, they are fine but I am still looking for something that works better on long rides. I am trying theblackbibs.com next.

Let me know if you have additional questions as you get started, I took a relatively budget-minded approached when I jumped in.

Here are some deals I've seen and when they come up or shut down. (All times are Pacific)


USB Rechargable Bike Tail Light on sale at 3:45

Foam Rollers go on sale at 4

Kryptonite 18mm New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, Black Goes on sale at 3

Revolights bicycle lighting system Midnight

Womens Pearl Izumi Shorts

Pearl Izumi Jerseys 4:00

Different pearl izumi bibs

Pearl Izumi shorts 5:45

Pearl Izumi bibs as shown below 4:45

Canari womens shorts

Brooks saddles bicycle bar tap 2:45

Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack 4:45

Very compact sleeping bag 4:30

Compact first aid kit 3:00

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle Ulock 3:35

headlamp 5:30

Polar Heart Rate Monitor 3:30

LED Strobe Lights 2:30

Youphoria Sport Towel ends at 3:15ish



Sram Bar Tape ends at 2:50
Kryptonite NY Standard on sale 6:50

I don't like armbands as well. They are not only constricting, but they also get nasty with sweat.

A simple solution that I use is to buy a cycling shirt that has pockets in the back near the waist.

Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Tenn-Sprint-Cycling-Shirt-Jersey/dp/B00TP62652/ref=lp_2420093011_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1462292999&sr=1-1

Not to worry friend, you can buy similar jerseys [direct-from-china for $20] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJIZNIG/). Cut out the middle man. They might even be from the same factory.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017XE599C/

Found it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EOI8O9W/

Not the same without the beard, though.

Few active deals I came across just now. Kicking myself for buying two RockyMounts TieRod Mounts yesterday at $140...

Wahoo TICKR

Yakima ForkLift Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack

Fizik Arione K:ium Rails Road Bicycle Saddle

Pearl Izumi - Ride Select LTD Jersey

Yakima Products RidgeBack Hitch Bike Rack 4 bike $190

I bought these in a large and they fit like a US medium. I wrote to the seller and he agreed to send an x-large if I paid for shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Jerseys-Breathable-Mountain-Clothing/dp/B012H5JW90

Amazon has some pretty decent cheaper kits if you want to look into that.

https://www.amazon.com/WOSAWE-Breathable-Cycling-Jersey-Skeleton/dp/B013JOYRP2/r

You might try this
https://www.amazon.com/MYNEKO-Sleeve-Cycling-Quick-Dry-Polyester/dp/B01EKX7GG8/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EKX7GG8&pd_rd_r=ME5WEAHMMX4RJ1G4B343&pd_rd_w=Mp21N&pd_rd_wg=9HrGr&refRID=ME5WEAHMMX4RJ1G4B343
There are even 8 color options

I know pretty much everyone in here is saying that they don't, but I guarantee you that some people do. I've had people made snide comments to me on group rides before when I wasn't all kitted out.

Those people are assholes though, so don't worry about their opinion.

I would also agree though that bike gear isn't just a tribal display. It really is very functional. A jersey that you can unzip halfway in the front to allow airflow is just better even than a moisture wicking shirt for keeping you cool. Padded shorts can keep you comfortable in the saddle for longer than gym shorts by a huge margin. And if you care about your speed, the tight fit of bike clothes give you maximum aero and allow you to go faster with the same amount of work.

So yeah, I agree, wear what you want. Jerks will judge you. Don't worry about jerks. But I'd suggest trying gear out and seeing how you feel riding in it. It does make a difference. You don't need to spend a mint either. Grab starter-level stuff on Amazon. Like this and this. You can even get jerseys at places like Goodwill sometimes, though they usually smell like someone else's sweat.

I run this one: Pearl Izumi - Ride Men's Elite Escape Semi-Form Fit Jersey, Screaming Yellow, X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010164BTI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3JFmKMvvDijTM

It is tight on me, I wear an L but went up to XL hoping for a looser fit and it is snug so if you want tight go with your normal tee shirt size. Arms are about as long as shown, the only requirement you had that this budget jersey does not quite meet. Good luck!

I wonder what some of you think of these?

For the super cheap option from a brand I've never heard of:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011702QBC/ref=twister_B0119J0XTI

A Louis Garneau touted as made for summer riding:
http://www.amazon.com/Louis-Garneau-Mistral-Vent-Jersey/dp/B0186ETQ2O/ref=sr_1_30?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464277409&sr=1-30&keywords=cycling+jersey

First and foremost, the most important thing for comfort is a bike that fits you properly and is adjusted to you. If it's not a shop that does fittings, then you might want to consider a different shop. I love my first LBS, the people there are awesome, but I would've been saved a world of issues if I had been properly fit on my hybrid the day I bought it.

Padded shorts help but they're not really a requirement until you're spending a lot of time in the saddle.

Now, I'm not saying go out and buy all this stuff. You might need none of it to start with, but all the stuff I've bought....

The cheapest pair of shorts found with good padding start at $50, and they're Bontrager (Trek's house brand) ones I bought from one of my local bike shops.

I've had my eye on these for some time as a second pair, to see if the chamois is as good or better. Still $50.

Super soft squishy gel saddles are crap. Do not buy them.

Stock saddles almost always suck, ask your LBS for recommendations. If they're a Trek dealer, and it's a Bontrager brand saddle, you can always return it within 30 days and try another.

No matter what grips come on your bike, these are probably world's better. These were literally the first thing I ordered for my wife's Trek 6.2 when she complained her hands were hurting.

These are twice as expensive but the bar ends are really nice for longer rides, to give you more hand positions to work with. It's the same base grip, just with added bar ends. I've had them on my hybrid for some time now.

I still rock this saddle on my hybrid. It's comfortable now for short-ish rides w/o shorts, and I can do about 30 miles on it without trouble.

This is the saddle on my cross bike that I put a hundred miles a week on. It's a bit squishy, but firm.

I wear these gloves when I ride as well, but that's more because I have issues with carpal tunnel and this keeps the pressure off.

As far as tops go, I just started wearing jerseys (I'm still 25ish lbs overweight), this is the one I went with. I'm not saying go for one right away, they're fairly tight and I'm still kind of uncomfortable in it along w/ bike shorts, but I've always been one of those "uncomfortable in his body" fat guys, who wore over-sized clothes in a poor attempt to hide it.

I rode in stuff from Old Navy until recently. Over my bike shorts, I wore some knee-length running shorts, and for a top I just used one of their $10 Go-Dri t-shirts, to wick sweat.

Cotton sucks. You'll be way more comfortable in a shirt that's designed to keep you cool and dry.

Oh, and one last thing, if you get bike shorts, you don't wear underwear. They are your underwear.


I've spent a lot of money on cycling over the months, but it's my primary hobby now, so I don't mind.

haven't really been able to find a white jersey that i like, what do you think of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Escape-Jersey-Smoked/dp/B01H7A64NW/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524602538&sr=1-4&keywords=pearl%2Bizumi%2Bjersey%2Bblack&th=1


otherwise here is a white one, but it has blue on it too which i don't like

https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Escape-Jersey-Smoked/dp/B010162690/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524602538&sr=1-4&keywords=pearl%2Bizumi%2Bjersey%2Bblack&th=1&psc=1

Let's pause and remember the brave models who sacrificed their dignity for us just to show us how stupid so much cycling merchandise looks in the real world.

I always get cool comments when I wear my Paladin Ghost Pirate

Note: this is a china jersey, so order larger size than you're accustomed to.