Speaking of Bike Shorts

On Wed24Sep03-1838
, Buck wrote:

Interesting. But I want as little sweat absorbing material as possible to
provide some UV protection. Don't see how you can beat a cotton t-shirt.

Perhaps you aren't paying attention. Jerseys do not absorb sweat. The
material wicks sweat away from your body where it is evaporated outside of
the garment. This is the same process your body uses to cool itself. Cotton
absorbs and holds water. You will stay wetter and hotter in a cotton shirt

Hello,

Could someone please post a link to the type of "jersey" you are
talking about? In this country, the word jersey means a woolen knitted
shirt/thing to keep you warm in the winter. I am looking for something
better than T-Shirts to wear, but I do not understand what you are
talking about.

Thanks!!
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"Johann S." wrote in message
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Hello,

Could someone please post a link to the type of "jersey" you are
talking about? In this country, the word jersey means a woolen knitted
shirt/thing to keep you warm in the winter. I am looking for something
better than T-Shirts to wear, but I do not understand what you are
talking about.

"Jersey" has many meanings, but in a cycling context it is basically a
shirt. They come in sleeveless, short-sleeved and long-sleeved varieties.
They are usually cut long in the back to keep you covered when you are in an
aero position on a road bike. They often have pockets along the lumbar
region for carrying important items since cycling shorts usually have no
pockets.

Jerseys are made of a variety of materials, but are designed with two things
in mind - keeping you cool and moisture-free; and keeping the garment from
flapping around. I've seen jerseys made from wool, polyester, Coolmax, and
other trademarked "wicking" materials, but they often have lycra as well to
help keep them tight-fitting so they don't flap.

Here's a link to some jerseys online:
http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?c...toreid=&init=y

T-shirts made from wicking materials work well for cyclists not looking for
that tight fit. I'm not sure what kinds of stores would have these t-shirts
in South Africa, but a cycling shop should have jerseys.

-Buck

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:54:29 GMT,
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"Buck" s c h w i n n _ f o r _ s a l e @ h o t m a i l . c o m
wrote:

T-shirts made from wicking materials work well for cyclists not looking for
that tight fit. I'm not sure what kinds of stores would have these t-shirts
in South Africa, but a cycling shop should have jerseys.

-Buck

Jerseys also come in a "relaxed" fit that are cut generously.
The mens' and women's models generally differ only in size.

The tighter "team" fit jerseys are cut differently for men and women.
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