What exactly is the purpose of a long sleeve "Summer" jersey?

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by livesadventure

The ornot lightweight ls is incredibly popular - it is essentially a the house jersey with extended sleeves. It is a very versatile piece, I see some people rock it with a vest when it’s 50 out and others rock the lighter colored ones solo when it’s 85 out. The light, soft material feels good, even on a hot day...

I wore one of mine for a week straight in northern Norway one summer...


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How do I look as rugged as the guy with the beard on their site? 😉

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Well some people believe the sun orbits around them.

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

Totally uncalled for. You are long past due for a “time-out.”

Will you two both just put each other on "ignore" - seriously the bickering is past getting old.

[Ralph]

My wife buys my LS summer jerseys on Amazon cheap.....less than $20 on sale. I live where it's hot and humid much of the year, and after I get a little sweaty, think LS more comfortable than SL. I also have some dirt cheap Taiwan arm coolers that work well also (E Bay). No need for any space age materials.

[qnz]

I have an OrNot LS jersey. I start my rides around 8-9 and end before noon.
I wear LS jerseys because:
1. easier to put on than sunscreen. I think OrNot says its SPF 35?
2. Its still chilly in the mornings. I can unzip the front when it gets hot at noon. I too run hot, but unzipping the front allows me to regulate heat better than LS anyway.
3. im tired of my ever-darkening tan lines
4. more protection from road rash.

[ripvanrando]

De Soto arm sleeves cool very well, although they are a bit tight (aero?)

I like the generic $11.95 UV protector arm sleeves on Amaxon because they are looser easier to roll up and down on a ride. They also seem to protect from the sun just as well.

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Well some people believe the sun orbits around them.

I am not sure what you mean , I don’t think the suns orbit has anything to do with this. Heck, even flat earthers wear sunscreen, I think

[bicycletricycle]

Santini used to make some nice long sleeve summer weight jerseys but I just checked their website and I think they have stopped. This was 10 years ago pre aero Jersey trend. I had a nice one, it was a team Jersey for some kind of Australian team.

[zennmotion]

I had sun sleeves when I was riding in Mid-Atlantic summers but seldom wore them because of the humidity. In Cali they are a dogsend. I have too many ss jerseys already so I'm not planning on buying any long sleeve summer jerseys anytime soon. But if my kit drawer wasn't already crazy full I'd have a few. I have leg covers too but I seldom wear them as I don't tend to sunburn my legs, but my dermatologist would probably have a different opinion.

Off the bike, I really like a loose long sleeve sun shirt much better than anything else in dry sunny heat, I have a couple of these that I originally bought for my field work in the Sahel and they're great at home for hiking around Diablo in the summer

https://www.rei.com/product/895032/c...eve-shirt-mens

Originally Posted by joosttx

Well some people believe the sun orbits around them.

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

Totally uncalled for. You are long past due for a “time-out.”

C'mon guys, really? It's just clothing! BTW, last week while on a ride I was stopped along Cull Canyon by a mini-van asking for directions to the Sequoia Sun Club that's at the end of the road. When they rolled down the tinted window I could see a couple of them were already appropriately dressed for the weather. Made my day!

[dustyrider]

This thread made a memory pop up this morning on my run. When I was in Thailand, I was blown away by how covered the field workers were. You could only see their eyes, and it’s more humidity than I’ve ever felt! I believe someone told me the lighter the skin color the higher social standing you appear to have, so they cover every inch. I don’t know if that is true, but when you’re ripping a tobacco bong and buying ice for your giant bottle of beer, I don’t think you’re considering the UV index. I just know that after a day in the sun without protection I feel drained in a different way. So sun block, lightweight sleeves, hats, etc.

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

How do I look as rugged as the guy with the beard on their site? 😉

well, maybe start with growing a beard?

[gmike]

I wear arm coverings every ride. I live in Florida and need protection from the sun (skin cancer.) I can and do wet the sleeves for evaporative cooling effect.

[NHAero]

That Voler looks nice. I don't usually ride with stuff in my pockets, so I just ordered a low cost SPF jersey from Amazon for $20. Will report back

[flying]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

So you would wear a LS jersey on a hotter day (such as the ones we’ve been experiencing here in the Bay Area) rather than a SS jersey and sunscreen?

I tend to overheat very quickly on the bike, which is why I prefer SS jerseys.

(Did not read all 4 pages but...)

Notice how they dress in Saudi Arabia?

Kidding aside I learned years ago as a general contractor

I spent 20+ years wearing shorts & tank tops
Finally I got wise & realized it was cooler in the shade....always

Switched to light jeans & long sleeve t-shirts & never went back
Yes at say 10am it felt hotter (than shorts & tank top) but I never burned like I always did even with spf50 & once you sweated a little that moisture also acted as cooling when working in the sun

Cycling wise I only have long sleeve jerseys these days

[gasman]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Will you two both just put each other on "ignore" - seriously the bickering is past getting old.

Please do this. The bickering serves no purpose.

[Likes2ridefar]

One of my favorite pieces is my Patagonia sun hoody. I wear it for all outdoor activities besides cycling and hiking. For hiking I have a vivid white REI long sleeve button down Sahara.

I’ve yet to try a summer long sleeve jersey and am quite happy with sun sleeves by pearl Izumi.