Hi Viz Jersey for Women?

Has anyone found a long (or short, I guess) sleeved jersey (not jacket or vest) that is VERY high visibility, but also decently cut and perhaps a little tiny bit less ugly? Like maybe another color around the collar or something? Or curvy accent colors? (Hopefully no elastic at bottom...)

Our traffic has increased a gazillion-fold, and the level of driving seems to be going downhill at the same time. :mad:

I want a truly high visibility jersey I can wear this spring and summer more or less day in and out on the bike; and, of course, I hate wearing ugly jerseys! :rolleyes: ;)

Thanks for any recommendations.

This isn't ugly at all :p, (but it is a little spendy):
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=32928

Not sure if this is truly "hi-viz" yellow but it looks pretty bright.

Terry is worth a try, they make lots of hi-viz year round (not quite as stylish as the Exte Ondo option though).

www.terrybicycles.com

Also PI is a good bet for hi viz. I hate PI jerseys though. They're always too short for me.

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Originally Posted by liza

Also PI is a good bet for hi viz. I hate PI jerseys though. They're always too short for me.

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I see this one at PI...would sure like to find a long sleeved one. I want my arms visible for signaling, and I hardly ever need a hot weather jersey.

I would just like to find a truly hi viz, long sleeved jersey with pockets, etc.

http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.ph...uct_id=1232123

I like the various "Night Life" his-vis gear by Brooks. Terry sells some of it:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...idc=b7515a0770
So does Footlocker.com, which has some at a slightly cheaper price.


It's as hi-vis as it gets. ;)

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I like the various "Night Life" his-vis gear by Brooks.

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Thanks...this looks like very bright stuff! I'm puzzled as to why they don't seem to have one in a true cycling jersey, with pockets, etc. Just the runner's type tops, it looks like? :confused:

If you'd be willing to try men's jerseys, check out the Nashbar & Performance men's sections, there are a few hi-vis and/or bright yellow long-sleeved jerseys there:
http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?c...0%2D%20Men%27s
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=1111

Team Cyclist & Colorado Cyclist both have a few bright yellow long sleeve jerseys for men (but not necessarily that weird "hi-viz" color). They might be more stylish.

I got two nice high vis shebeest jerseys at sierra TP, both long sleeve. One in yellow http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html and one in orange http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html, both w nice accents.

The yellow one is a little lighter weight than the orange. Another option for commuting is to get either a yellow wind vest, or I got the PI vagabound jacket in screaming yellow, so then I can wear whatever jersey I want. Its a versatile piece, if its cool in the am I'll wear it with sleeves on, but if it warms up I'll zip off the sleeves to ride home. They are on sale right here at TE.

Here is a short sleeve option at stp: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html (I have this jeresy too and its nice)

and here is a wind vest also at stp: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html (I used to have this, nice vest but not so visible from behind as the PI ones)

Like Lisa, I'm a fan of the Brooks high-viz line. I have one vest and two jackets---all of which get used regularly. In fact, it's a rare ride now that I don't have Brooks as my top layer, simply because it's soooooo eye-catching.

I have a PI jacket and vest too---also in screaming yellow---but the Brooks stuff is even brighter.........

I wish Brooks made a cycling-specific top with pockets, but they do at least make short-sleeved and long-sleeved jerseys that *might* do in a pinch........

Here's a link to a short-sleeved Brooks Nightlife jersey that I don't think Terry carries: http://www.runbargains.com/browse.cfm/4,996.htm. On sale at the moment, too.

Also, Starfish, take a look at this jersey on Terry's website: http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?item_no=1991 I have it and while it's not *the* brightest chartreuse/yellow, it's definitely eye-catching and has a nice cut. It's also on sale, always a plus!

I just got one of these from TE. It's not the most attractive thing in the world and it isn't truly hi-viz, but it is bright yellow and it has pockets, and it's cheap. Bellwether Venus jersey

I am glad to see PI has brought the hi-viz stuff back for '08, though. They took them out of the product line for the last couple of years.

Thanks, all. Looks like it might be hard to find a truly hi viz jersey.

I have hi viz jacket and vest. I'm looking for a truly hi viz training jersey, with pockets and good fit.

I want it for all those times when I really don't want to be wearing my jacket or vest due to temperature or exertion...but when I REALLY feel like I want to be visible. Mountain climbs. Our roads with logging trucks, etc. It is very hard now for me to find training rides that have good shoulders and/or low traffic.

As a driver, I know that there is a big difference for me in seeing regular yellow, and screaming hi-viz yellow...especially when I have a lot competing for my attention.

Thanks everyone.

I bought a nice high vis jersey from LL Bean for hubby. It drapes nicely and has a relaxed cut, not the pro or club fit. It comes in long and short sleeve. And the price is nice too.

I have a short sleeve jersey. The only downside to this jersey is it has one large pocket in the back--not 3.

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Originally Posted by sundial

I bought a nice high vis jersey from LL Bean for hubby. It drapes nicely and has a relaxed cut, not the pro or club fit. It comes in long and short sleeve. And the price is nice too.

I have a short sleeve jersey. The only downside to this jersey is it has one large pocket in the back--not 3.

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Thanks...LL Bean isn't really on my radar for bike clothes. I would not have thought to look.

I was surprised to find it at LL Bean. Of all the jerseys, the LL Bean jersey is hubby's favorite. Our LBS is considering stocking this jersey because the fabric is very similar to the Trek line of jerseys, yet is much easier on the pocketbook. It really wicks well and the cut is just right for shaplier cyclists. :)

Oh, and since we started wearing high vis when we cycle, motorists have been much more accomodating. The high vis is truly high vis and hubby said he could see me at least 3 miles up the road.

I just checked it out...I think that is the one!

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...feat=8251-sub2

Thanks much, Sundial.

Yeah when I wear my Brooks NightLife screaming yellow stuff, I get motorists all the time telling me happily out of their windows that they could see me from a mile away. It's a win/win situation for both cars and cyclists.