Can you help with my Jersey survey?

[OakLeaf]

see, we're all different - if you want to make us happy, make each of us a supply of custom jerseys!

No more than 1/2 zip for me, and 1/4 zip is much preferred. There is little more irritating than sitting on the tail of a long front zipper. Happens all the time with short people and full zip jerseys. I want to be able to just yank my zipper open all the way for air on very hot days, without worrying about not opening it too far (flapping, not modesty, being the issue).

I wish there was MORE variation in size between shorts brands - then maybe I could find a brand that would actually fit me, rather than "small is too small and medium is too large"

I'll +1 on a three pocket minimum though. With good secure elastic at the top and no zipper.

LS jerseys need to be smaller in the upper arms and bigger in the forearms.

[alpinerabbit]

But I wants one zipped pocket for my keys *whine* *kicks Oakleaf* (j/k)

[denny]

Hey guys- we've got a few issues I wasn't aware of. Ex: Full vs 1/2 zipper. Thank you all so much for your input so far.

Do you have any manufacturers you prefer for jersey or bib and why? Champion, Voler, Sugoi, Izumi, etc.

I'm inclined toward Voler for shorts- love their Chamois. Quality seems good.
Voler- Jersey (design and cut). Works well for tall, slender women who are not toothpicks.

[SouthernBelle]

I like the Voler chamois I bought last spring in the sample sale, but not their standard women's they have now. It's too wide.

I like either a full zip or close to it. As far as the tail of the shirt, I like the tail on the Twinsix jersey I have; similar to a shirt tail, and longer in the back.

[VeloVT]

1. I totally agree about pockets. Two pockets is not enough, and quite a few of my women's jerseys have overly small pockets. Also, a fourth zip pocket is very, very nice.

2. I am only 5'6" but I often find that jerseys are too short in the torso. It's actually more that the front is too short than that the back is too short. Whoever made the comment about assuming people who wear smaller sizes are shorter was right on. I have this problem with Pearl Izumi jerseys. M is baggy, but small is way too short. Length is an important factor in not riding up, imo. Cut (getting the curves right) also helps.

3. I like elastic in my jerseys actually. I especially like it when they have a silicone gripper. (Although the way that Castelli trims some of their jerseys in lycra, which is sort of halfway between elastic and no elastic, is nice also).

4. I like my Castelli shorts because they do not scoop too low below my belly button. Exposed belly does not look good with cycling clothes .

[Pelotonna]

Help is on the way! I am the one who posted the original thread several months ago. I haven't been too active on the forum because I have been busy creating jerseys and shorts! As you all can see by the responses, it will be impossible to please everyone. However, I have taken all input into consideration and hopefully I have created something that will satisfy many of you. I plan to launch in Spring 2009 so be on the lookout! I look forward to the day when Team Estrogen will carry my brand.

In the mean time, continue to get out there and ride, even if it's windy, raining or snowing...OK, maybe you can take those days off. But when you do venture out, you inspire those who sit on the sidelines. Your strength gives others courage. It may sound corny but it's true. Plus it's just fun to ride. But there is something that you need before you go battling the elements, before you go inspiring other women to ride, before you go nurturing your own soul, and that is a kick a$$ jersey! he-he ...coming soon

[Miranda]

Pet Peeves: Jerseys that run too short in the smaller sizes (i.e. they assume if you wear a size S you are also very short, this isn't just a problem for tall women, I am 5'4.5" and its often a problem for me).

Jerseys with poor quality zippers that fail. I've had this happen more with full zip jerseys. I wish more jerseys were full zip too.

Jerseys with pockets not large enough for my stuff.

Short sleeve jerseys with arms that are too short (so the zippers on my PI vagabound II jacket chafe when the sleeves are zipped off).

My favorite fabric for jerseys is the drilite type fabric that shebeest uses in their retro jersey. I find the fabric conforms nicely to one's shape.

I LOVE garments with princess seams, again very flattering on me.

I've never had the gripping problems you mention.

I LOVE screaming pink rather than screaming yellow for visibility.

Yea... I like all of that. Thx for saving me some keystrokes.
The hip grippers are an issue sometimes if you are more curvy--rides up. Only 5'5" here, but loooong torso.

[michelem]

Summerweight, long sleeve jerseys with SPF 50!!! I've just about worn my Boure jersey out and it looks like the newer ones have only SPF 35 (which is still better than nothing).

This is the one I have (although the 2006 version, which was SPF 50): http://www.boure.com/8604Wa.html

Also, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE summerweight full-length SPF 50 tights WITH CHAMOIS. Instead, I end up wearing my CW-X summerweight full-length SPF 50 tights OVER my cycling shorts with chamois -- what a pain.