Just curious...I've got both and don't notice a huge difference as far as moisture wicking goes.
2007-08-30 12:41:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
I don't wear a cycling jersey per se, just some sport shirt that has the cloth to help with sweat and it works great and it's a lot cheaper than a cycling jersey.
I sweat a lot, but I don't feel sticky after rides. I guess that if I wore a cotton one it would be another story.
2007-08-30 12:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true cycling jersey is made with a longer tail in the back for coverage as you are bent over your bike, and frequently has pockets in the back for easy reach of snacks, tissues, etc. The material is no different than any other type of moisture-wicking fabric you'd find in clothing made for tennis, golf, running, etc. If you are comparing exercise clothing to a regular cotton t-shirt in a general sense, it does make a big difference for most people. Cotton tends to hold moisture (which is why it takes sooo much longer to dry a load of cotton clothing than polyester) but the moisture wicking stuff lets it go. I still come home all wet and stinky, but it's not nearly as bad as if I were riding in regular clothes!
2007-08-30 13:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anomaly 17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose if you are wearing a really thin cotton T and a crappy bike jersey they might seem similar. A good jersey will outperform a cotton t-shirt like the people above have said. I have different jerseys and there are some that I don't wear anymore because they just aren't up to par with my good ones. Get a good Giordana or Pearl Izumi and you'll see the difference. Ones with cool pictures tend to sacrifice fabric quality in my experience. I guess it might be a form over function situation.
2007-08-30 13:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by George H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jersey fits better for riding. In the heat I often wear a tank top anyway. I have 'em and ware 'em half the time. If I had to give up shorts, shoes, gloves, shades, helmet or jersey... the jersey is the 1st thing I could do without.
2007-08-30 13:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a jersey and its not a necessity. sometimes i wear a t-shirt and sometimes I dont. The only difference that I noticed between them is jersey: aerodynamic and not flying up or poofing up. I wear it cause it doesnt stick to you when you sweat
2007-08-31 19:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by ussoldier292 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cycling shirts are made to cool faster. If you dont mind your clothes sticking to you, you can wear a regular shirt.
2007-08-30 12:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe the most important part is being comfortable.
my personal choice would be any sportswear would do as the most important part is it being able to shed off those sweat and not hold it like a sponge.
2007-08-31 20:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by lohsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I ride with a T-**** it puffs up and I image it's a drag chute slowing me down 1/100th of a MPH.
2007-08-31 04:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋