I have noticed that cycling jerseys are usually $25 or more each - good luck getting one that cheap unless bought online - whereas athletic shirts, such as UnderArmors, are usually around $20. These "athletic shirts" are usually made out of breathable polyester, sometimes made stretchy with Lycra or a similar material added - the same stuff that cycling jerseys are made out of. Some of the athletic shirts are even tapered toward the waist so that they don't flap in the breeze. I see athletic shirts on the clearance and discount racks all the time. The only difference I see between cycling jerseys and athletic shirts is that cycling jerseys usually have zippers in front.
Old Navy sells moisture-wicking athletic shirts for $12, although the only bright, high-visibility ones are white and you can see through them . I bought a couple "Alpine" brand athletic shirts and one Reebok brand one at Sports Authority, all for about $13 each. They work great as far as I'm concerned. Is there any advantage to using cycling jerseys instead of athletic shirts? I have never bought a cycling jersey and I'm not interested in shelling out extra money for a cool design; however, visibility is important.
Old Navy sells moisture-wicking athletic shirts for $12, although the only bright, high-visibility ones are white and you can see through them . I bought a couple "Alpine" brand athletic shirts and one Reebok brand one at Sports Authority, all for about $13 each. They work great as far as I'm concerned. Is there any advantage to using cycling jerseys instead of athletic shirts? I have never bought a cycling jersey and I'm not interested in shelling out extra money for a cool design; however, visibility is important.