Which cycling jersey for which purpose?

The riding style defines the jersey! While uphill your own body weight determines your pace, the wind resistance builds up progressively with your speed on flat tracks. That's why a good fit is the most important thing on a road-, gravel or cross-country mountain bike next to lightweight textiles with high breath-ability and thermal regulation. In addition, the most technical and close-fitting cycling jerseys have a zip which prevents heat build-up in very warm temperatures on asphalt or during indoor training.

The days of leather crash caps and canvas bags are over! Modern cycling jerseys have transport bags and they want to be used. There are a variety of combinations: Minimalist jerseys with one pocket for the essentials or cargo versions with two or three pockets for energy bars, gels and a wind jackets.

Attention! For the sake of your health, even if the jersey pockets offer enough space for a pump and repair kit, do not put hard or sharp items inside that could injure you while a crash - this means also your smartphone! Better go for holders or toolboxes for tools or pumps, which can be mounted directly on the frame, for example under the bottle cage. The holder is already included in the shipping content of most bicycle pumps.

In the category of Full Suspension: Downhill, Enduro or trail bikes, jerseys with a loose cut have become established, regardless of the suspension travel. The reason for this is not purely stylistic, it is just the increased freedom of movement. This is particularly important for the combination of protectors on the upper body. Shoulder injuries are the most common type of injury while riding downhill, so there should be room for the use of protectors. Cycling jerseys from Fox, Vaude or Maloja already offer a specific cut which ensures a perfect fit.

Loose-fitting bike jerseys often do not have pockets, cause their contents are not really safe in rocky fields, drops and anything else that comes up. Unless you like to ride with saddlebags and prefer your trouser pockets empty and prefer to keep your trouser pockets empty, take a look to the hip bags or backpacks.

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