TRIPLE2 Guide - Bike Jerseys

Bike jerseys must meet several requirements, unlike cotton shirts. First and foremost, the bike jerseys for men need to be breathable and provide optimal freedom of movement – whether you're on a road bike, riding your mountain bike on the trails, or taking your gravel bike on the next adventure. The requirements for the different areas of use can be very different. What exactly the differences are and how you can still find the right bike jersey for you is discussed here.

Short Sleeve Cycling Jerseys – For hot days on the bike.

As soon as it gets warmer, the cycling season begins. Whether it's a mountain bike, racing bike, or gravel bike, nothing stands in the way of touring in the sunshine. Cycling jerseys and bike jerseys for men with short sleeves are the first choice. They allow plenty of air to the body and provide ample freedom of movement. 

It is important that the material is suitable for the area of use and the temperature. If it is extremely hot, airy cycling jerseys made of recycled polyester (PET) with mesh inserts are suitable. For example, our VELOZIP Recycled Polyester Shirt Men. This super lightweight racing bike jersey for men is also suitable as a mountain bike jersey for marathon or cross country races. 

If you would like to take an extended tour with your gravel bike – possibly even over several days – then a Merino cycling jersey is the best choice, as Merino wool does not smell and provides excellent wearing comfort even on cooler evenings. You can find more about the TRIPLE2 men's Merino jerseys here: 

Long Sleeve Cycling Jerseys - Only a Good Choice in Winter?

Long-sleeved cycling jerseys are familiar to us from autumn bike tours. The long sleeves protect against headwinds and cool temperatures. If they are light enough, men's long-sleeved cycling jerseys can also be comfortably combined with a windbreaker. Following the onion skin principle, this keeps you flexible in changing weather. Ideal for cool temperatures are jerseys made of merino wool or with a windproof Windstopper insert on the chest. 

But not only in winter do men's long-sleeve cycling jerseys make sense. In summer, they can provide a significant contribution to UV protection. Especially when you plan high alpine or very long bike tours that take you and your bike to areas with little shade. If the cycling jersey is also extremely breathable, it can be more comfortable to wear a men's long-sleeve cycling jersey instead of sunscreen, as a cycling jersey can offer UV protection of up to UPF 50+.

Does merino wool make sense in a cycling jersey?

Merino wool cycling jerseys definitely make sense. Modern merino fabrics are so fine that the merino wool does not scratch the skin. Combinations with other materials like Tencel give the merino cycling jerseys a cooling effect. Nevertheless, the wool has a temperature-regulating effect. This means it cools when it's hot and warms when it's cool. This is ideal for road bike jerseys, bike jerseys, and gravel bikers.

Another advantage: Merino cycling jerseys do not smell, even after being used intensively for several days. Usually, airing them overnight is enough, and the jersey smells freshly washed. Even in warmer cycling jerseys for men, Merino has unbeatable advantages. As soon as it gets cooler, wool can store a lot of warm air depending on the knit type of the fabric, which acts as an insulation layer between the windbreaker and the skin.

Road Bike Jerseys – Uncompromisingly Trimmed for Speed

"Here, it's all about fit and speed, as the genes of a racing bike jersey come from the famous long-distance bike races like the Tour de France or Paris Roubaix. To achieve this performance, these special bike jerseys are cut close to the body, often fitting like a second skin. Advantage: They are not only more aerodynamic but also flutter less in the wind. A good racing bike jersey also features three pockets on the back. The position on the back ensures that the contents do not interfere or rattle while pedaling. A fourth pocket with a zipper securely holds keys or a phone." 

An elastic waistband with silicone strips also ensures that the men's racing bike jersey does not ride up. In contrast to MTB cycling jerseys, which often feature a comfortable raglan cut at the sleeves, here classic shoulder sections and longer sleeves are advantageous to optimally adjust the jersey to the stretched riding position on the racing bike. 

Important features for mountain bike jerseys!

On a mountain biking tour, a good men's bike jersey must primarily adapt to the significantly different movements. After all, when riding a mountain bike, you not only sit but also stand on the pedals in between. Therefore, a rather loose, casual cut is advantageous. Additionally, elastic materials, raglan cut, and high UV protection ensure uninterrupted mountain biking fun. 

If the men's MTB cycling jersey is additionally equipped with features such as reflectors, then the next MTB tour can come. Or: One uses the casual shirts for hiking, in the beer garden, or while running. The material determines the use. Men's merino cycling jerseys are ideal companions even in the city, while airy long-sleeve cycling jerseys are also fun over protectors in the bike park.