Decent t-shirt or jersey so that I won't be sweaty Betty - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

Nicholas · 31st August 2007

Cycling into work in a normal t-shirt under a plastic mac is a sweatfest. An unnecessary sweatfest.

Can anyone reccomend a good(not too expensive) t-shirt or jersey or anything that isn't super-skinnyperson tight and won't just hold on to all my lovely sweat and be awful to put on for going home. I'd also be using it in just my general cycling travels all over the gaff.

RPM · 31st August 2007

"technical" t-shirts from any outdoorsy place, from £12 or so..

have a look in Blacks, Ellis Brigham, Field and Trek and Millets

aidan · 31st August 2007

i find a simple brassiere works a treat...it allows my under arm to breath and stops the sweaty back syndrome

RPM · 31st August 2007

and a basque in winter.

although I find going the whole hog with stockings rather tedious, chaffs most irregularly with one's rubber waders

BringMeMyFix · 31st August 2007

I got a Montane T-shirt in sportwool (merino/poly mix) - quick drying like a synthetic, but unsmelly like merino. It was about £25 incl p&p from ebay.

If you're going for the bra option, probably best to go strapless to avoid uncomfortable interfacing with your rucksack/courier back strap :)

Nicholas · 1st September 2007

I have images of a brassiere with cups of sweat hanging off me.. why did you do this to me?!

MrSmith · 1st September 2007

softshell jackets are good for when it's too warm for merino baselayer and goretex jacket. i have one with removable sleeves which helps if it get s too hot.

VelocityBoy · 1st September 2007

What about a hoodie?
http://www.headhoods.com/

Printed faces on the side, and when the hood is down it will look normal.

Someone on here had the same idea... just found this site though so thought I should post it somewhere, and this thread seems like a good place.

Nicholas · 1st September 2007

Those hoodies are class.. It's been a while since I've owned a hoodie. I might have to change that.

hippy · 1st September 2007

Polypropylene undershirts?

big mummy smeear · 1st September 2007

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Nicholas:Those hoodies are class.. It's been a while since I've owned a hoodie. I might have to change that.

well you should keep an eye on my blog cause we have been planning some hoodies that are very similar to those, but much much much cooler

actually i was a little annoyed when i saw those lol

Nicholas · 1st September 2007

You got it.

tallsam · 2nd September 2007

I have 4 old cycling tops that I wear. I generally just wear them as is but if I'm feeling like being "fashionable" I just wear a t-shirt over the top.

hippy · 2nd September 2007

What do you mean??? Cycling jerseys ARE fashionable..

Oh, whoops, thought I was on the roadiescumforum. My bad :P

tallsam · 3rd September 2007

I find it quite funny when I see all the roadies in Melbourne with their up to the minute cycling jerseys like extras from a scene of the Tour de France.

Too much money to spend those guys.

dogsballs · 3rd September 2007

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hippy:What do you mean??? Cycling jerseys ARE fashionable..

Oh, whoops, thought I was on the roadiescumforum. My bad :P

hippy you should design a cycling top that looks like a pink workshirt. i'm sure it'll sell heaps down your cycle through old compton st everyday.

hippy · 3rd September 2007

Why does everyone ELSE know about Old Compton St.? Is it like Grey St. St Kilda or something?

hippy · 3rd September 2007

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tallsam:I find it quite funny when I see all the roadies in Melbourne with their up to the minute cycling jerseys like extras from a scene of the Tour de France. Too much money to spend those guys.

So you know what all the current trade team jerseys look like then? Sounds like we've spotted a closet roadie.. :P
I was a Melbourne roadie and I always wore shop kit or plain black. Still do, in fact, save for one jersey I bought at Herne Hill jumble.

photoben · 3rd September 2007

T-shirt for riding, clean T-shirt + wet wipes in bag. No problemo.

big daddy wayne · 3rd September 2007

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Nicholas: Can anyone reccomend a good(not too expensive) t-shirt or jersey or anything that isn't super-skinnyperson tight

they do 'cuddly' sizes as well for us gifted descenders...

prendas cycling shirts

eeehhhh · 3rd September 2007

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photoben:T-shirt for riding, clean T-shirt + wet wipes in bag. No problemo.

Yep. Beats a shower in a can.

hippy · 3rd September 2007

But doesn't beat a shower..

hippy · 3rd September 2007

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wayne_f14:

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Nicholas: Can anyone reccomend a good(not too expensive) t-shirt or jersey or anything that isn't super-skinnyperson tight

they do 'cuddly' sizes as well for us gifted descenders...
prendas cycling shirts

Have you ordered from these guys? Are they any good?

big daddy wayne · 3rd September 2007

jerseys are good quality and it's run by two old giffers who're really into their cycling,

they shut up shop to go to the giro and all that, always been reaaly helpful when i've talked to them. not so keen on wearing 'support your local pharmacy' racing tops so these are good for me.

did you check out thje raleigh-ti shirt hippy, matches you're bike

hippy · 3rd September 2007

I've seen it now.. hello mr. credit card..

tallsam · 4th September 2007

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hippy:

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tallsam:I find it quite funny when I see all the roadies in Melbourne with their up to the minute cycling jerseys like extras from a scene of the Tour de France. Too much money to spend those guys.

So you know what all the current trade team jerseys look like then? Sounds like we've spotted a closet roadie.. :P

Nope. Just a TDF watcher.

1st September 2007	#7
MrSmith Blog Entries: 4	softshell jackets are good for when it's too warm for merino baselayer and goretex jacket. i have one with removable sleeves which helps if it get s too hot.
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31st August 2007	#1
Nicholas	Cycling into work in a normal t-shirt under a plastic mac is a sweatfest. An unnecessary sweatfest. Can anyone reccomend a good(not too expensive) t-shirt or jersey or anything that isn't super-skinnyperson tight and won't just hold on to all my lovely sweat and be awful to put on for going home. I'd also be using it in just my general cycling travels all over the gaff.
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31st August 2007	#3
aidan	i find a simple brassiere works a treat...it allows my under arm to breath and stops the sweaty back syndrome
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31st August 2007	#5
BringMeMyFix	I got a Montane T-shirt in sportwool (merino/poly mix) - quick drying like a synthetic, but unsmelly like merino. It was about £25 incl p&p from ebay. If you're going for the bra option, probably best to go strapless to avoid uncomfortable interfacing with your rucksack/courier back strap :)
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2nd September 2007	#13
tallsam	I have 4 old cycling tops that I wear. I generally just wear them as is but if I'm feeling like being "fashionable" I just wear a t-shirt over the top.
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3rd September 2007	#15
tallsam	I find it quite funny when I see all the roadies in Melbourne with their up to the minute cycling jerseys like extras from a scene of the Tour de France. Too much money to spend those guys.
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3rd September 2007	#19
photoben	T-shirt for riding, clean T-shirt + wet wipes in bag. No problemo.
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