Basically I'm sick of plastering my arms with sun block every day. I've been looking in the bike shops and it seems that the only choice is sleeveless or cap sleeve tops.
What I really want is a sun safe top. Am I alone in this quest or are cyclists in general more likely to do the sun block thing o the arms? -- Cheers Euan
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Do they exist?
Basically I'm sick of plastering my arms with sun block every day. I've been looking in the bike shops and it seems that the only choice is sleeveless or cap sleeve tops.
What I really want is a sun safe top. Am I alone in this quest or are cyclists in general more likely to do the sun block thing o the arms?
Unfortunately, Ground Effect sizes only go up to a Large or else I would definately have some of their stuff......it looks to be pretty high quality and is reasonably priced. I even wrote them an email asking if they were considering making some bigger sizes but sadly they are not.
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Do they exist?
Basically I'm sick of plastering my arms with sun block every day. I've been looking in the bike shops and it seems that the only choice is sleeveless or cap sleeve tops.
What I really want is a sun safe top. Am I alone in this quest or are cyclists in general more likely to do the sun block thing o the arms?
The Netti "Force" long sleeve jersey is in their summer lineup and has a UPF of 50+.
Don't know if will help much, but a couple of years ago when I was cycling around Austria me and a friend found all this Shimano stuff on sale at a bike shop, which included some long sleeve summer cycling shirts. Really good, very breathable, you can wear it most of the year round (except I wouldn't recommend it in winter). I can't find anything like it on the Australian Shimano website, but the European one has it in the cycling clothing section under Cycling Wear - Originals.
Thank you for the thread + links, for one, I HATE prolonged exposure to the hot sun in summer. In past years I've worn long sleeved cotton tops rather than be exposed to UV. At this years MBTC Mad Ride I wore sleeved thermals. Bloody hot day, but thanks to the thermals - bearable. Other cyclists probably thought I was completely barking. Well thats subject to conjecture, but I sooner prefer a reasonable level of unpleasantness compared to severe sunburn on very pale skin.
Yes we have plenty of 'summer weight' Suarez long sleeve shirts , in big sizes too $79 with long zipper . Steve @ Ideal Cycles drop us a line for design/size availability
But, all the Ground Effect stuff is very generous in sizing. I would still have a go at ordering some. They have absolutely no problems with you people sending stuff back if it's not quite right in size
Allan
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Unfortunately, Ground Effect sizes only go up to a Large or else I would definately have some of their stuff......it looks to be pretty high quality and is reasonably priced. I even wrote them an email asking if they were considering making some bigger sizes but sadly they are not.
Basically I'm sick of plastering my arms with sun block every day. I've been looking in the bike shops and it seems that the only choice is sleeveless or cap sleeve tops.
What I really want is a sun safe top. Am I alone in this quest or are cyclists in general more likely to do the sun block thing o the arms? -- Cheers Euan
Netti also have the sunshield long sleeve tops in high visibility yellow
you might also consider as a cheaper alternative the high visibility long sleeve summer workwear shirts for about half the price of the cheapest cycle tops made by king gee and probably other workwear manufactures