Very Light

Louis Garneau Pro Carbon ETS Full-Zip Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Louis Garneau Pro Carbon ETS Full-Zip Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 April 5, 2011

This is a good wicking jersey, but I've been spoiled by some other jerseys with fabrics that have a softer feel and more stretch. Pair it with a base layer, and you won't have that problem. The pockets are a bit shallow.

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*Sigh*

Giordana Laser Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Giordana Laser Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 March 23, 2011

I guess I should start with the good. The fabric is perfect: very soft to the touch, seems fairly durable, and the fabric paneling looks "fast."

OK. Now for the not so good. My red jersey was a shade too close to pink, or maybe watermelon red, but definitely not the red that I see in the photos. I supposed if you put a red jersey in the sun for about six months it might look like this color. I ordered XXL after trying on the 2011 Laser jersey in a shop. What I received may have been XXL race cut for someone who is 5'5" with a short torso who is shaped like a barrel, but the front of this jersey barely goes past my navel. I am 6'3", 205 lbs., but I have a short torso for my height. No, I didn't buy a size too small; the jersey was not too tight in the torso or shoulders. This fit is just really awful. If you have an average or longer torso, forget about it. The pockets are also a little short if you like to carry a minipump.

For comparison purposes, the Capo Cima jersey in XXL shares all of the good things that the Giordana has going for it, but it's at least 3" longer all the way around.

[Disclaimer: this was a Bonktown purchase, which may mean that what I received was considered "seconds", i.e., unfit for sale at retail due to imperfections. This is my second poor-fitting Bonktown jersey, and I think my patience with them has run out.]

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Great fabric!

Capo Cima Full-Zip Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Capo Cima Full-Zip Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 18, 2011

This is my favorite jersey. The material has a very soft feel and wicks moisture very well. I've worn it on cooler days and stayed much warmer than expected due to how well it moves sweat away from the skin. I just wish I had picked up a blue one before they sold out.

The fit is on the snug side, but the fabric stretches quite a bit, so it never feels tight. I have the XXL that I bought when 220 lbs. I have a Louis Garneau in XL and a Giordana in XXL that fit about the same as the Capo XXL. I am down to 205, and my Cima still fits, but Capo XL fits me now as well. I'm 6'3" with a shorter torso.

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Poor cut

Castelli Podium Collection - Ganna Navy Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Castelli Podium Collection - Ganna Navy Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 February 19, 2011

The graphics and materials on this jersey are very nice, but as others have mentioned, the arm holes are too high. Maybe if you have a narrow chest and thin arms it may work for you, but not for me.

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De Marchi Contour Plus Bib Short - Men's

De Marchi Contour Plus Bib Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 17, 2011

Admittedly this is my first pair of bib shorts, but they are very comfortable. At first, I thought the XL where a bit tight on me (6'3", 215 lb.), but after one ride they fit like a glove. The straps are wide so they won't cut into your shoulders. The padding is not "true" chamois, but it creates much less friction than my other shorts with the real stuff. I doubt you will find bib shorts anywhere near this good at this price. I'm very tempted to buy a second pair.

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