Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.

To disable ads, please log-in.

Shop at TeamEstrogen.com for women's cycling apparel.

Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Jersey prices

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Twin Cities, Minnesota
    Posts
    486

    Jersey prices

    To disable ads, please log-in.

    What makes one jersey so much more expensive than another one? Is there a huge difference between a jersey that sells for $59 - $75 than one that is price around $125? Do the more expensive ones last longer?
    kajero
    2013 Trek FX 7.6 WSD
    2012 Specialized Ruby WSD
    2004 Schwinn (I think that is the year)

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    where the wind comes sweeping down the plain
    Posts
    5,251
    Sometimes you get what you pay for (in quality) and sometimes they are just *really* proud of their logo or the brand.
    I've bought cheap jerseys and expensive jerseys and have fallen apart quickly. I've also had cheap jerseys and expensive jerseys last for years.
    I stopped buying jerseys a few years ago. I just buy normal shirts that can be worn both on the bike and when I run. I do an equal amount of both sports. I bought a fairly big Bento box for the bike so I don't need the pockets to carry things anymore.
    Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com

    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

    1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
    Cannondale F5 mountain bike

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    63
    To me, the biggest difference for the most part is the difference in the materials and how well they do in heat. Living in MN, this may not be as huge to you, but in Texas, I will pay whatever I have to to get the wickiest, breathiest, lightest, highest SPFiest jerseys (and shorts) I can get.

    My personal favorite best hot weather jerseys are those made by YMX, which TE sells. Love their designs, but more importantly, I love their Madcool fabric. I always love it if I can score one on sale.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Concord, MA
    Posts
    13,394
    Most jerseys I buy are around 75.00-100.00 for a short sleeved jersey. More for long sleeved, less for sleeveless. I try to buy on sale, but I generally get one or two a year to add to my collection, as I throw out others. Generally, I stick to brands I know fit and have the wicking properties/seams/length I like. I do buy full priced at times. However, really expensive stuff like jackets I shop around. I just received the Assos jacket I ordered (free shipping) from a site/shop in the UK. It was half price, not cheap, but still a lot less than regular Assos prices.
    I like the YMX material, but not quite happy with the fit, as they have light elastic on the bottom. I am thin, but it still rides up.
    2015 Trek Silque SSL
    Specialized Oura

    2011 Guru Praemio
    Specialized Oura
    2017 Specialized Ariel Sport

 

 

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •