18 Bold, Beautiful, and Wild Bike Jerseys and Shorts You Need to See

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Fri, August 10, 2018 at 2:19 PM UTC

18 Bold, Beautiful, and Wild Bike Jerseys and Shorts You Need to See — Wearing your favorite cycling kit, for some reason, can make you feel a little faster. And with so many new brands and awesome patterns on the market, you have no excuse not to find a kit you love. Our editors have rounded up our current favorites to help you stand out, feel better—and perform better—on the road.
*Want to know how to handle all your gear inside your jersey pockets? Check out this video:*
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1) Love The Pain Rosé Aero Race jersey and Rosé bibs — If you still think pink isn’t a color that goes with intense exercise and competition, you need to catch up to 2018. These matching jersey and bib shorts are bright, joyous, bold, and completely ready for a grueling ride.
Jersey: $225
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Shorts: $200
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Courtesy of Love The Pain

2) Iris Ditch jersey and Signature bibs — You’d be forgiven if you thought the Iris Ditch jersey was already covered in mud, because that’s exactly what they want you to think! Iris sought to take the lowest, toughest moments in cycling and find the beauty in them, and the result is a jersey that glorifies all that’s challenging in cycling, and looks pretty darn cool, too.
Jersey: $112
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Shorts: $141
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Courtesy of Iris

3) Yellow Gear Rosey Gold jersey and Classic bibs — Yellow Gear takes its name from the iconic jersey worn by Tour de France leaders, but turns that narrative on its head by catering exclusively to modern female cyclists. Part of the company’s unique limited design collection ‘Golden Delight,’ this jersey offers a 100 percent Lycra composition, seamless sleeves, and a silicone gripper tape waist cuff.
Jersey: $111
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Shorts: $138
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Courtesy of Yellow Gear

4) Eliel Ventura jersey and Laguna Seca bibs — Just as Castelli’s Alba jersey evokes sunrise, Eliel’s Ventura jersey reminds you of a setting sun over the ocean (perhaps in Ventura, California?) The bright, strong colors give your riding outfit an extra spark, without being too busy, garish, or distracting.
Jersey: $82
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Shorts: $140
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Eliel

5) De Marchi Gran Turismo jersey and Classico bibs — With this kit, De Marchi is marrying the clean, simple look of classic kits with today's modern technology for a slimming look, efficient wicking, and an aerodynamic fit, all without sacrificing comfort.
Jersey: $139
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Shorts: $129
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Courtesy of De Marchi

6) Assos SS.GrandPrixJersey_Evo8 and T.Milleshorts_S7 — Don't let Assos' penchant for confusing product names throw you off—this kit is mega-light and trusted by the pros.
Jersey: $90
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Shorts: $159
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Courtesy of Assos

7) Betty Designs Do Epic Shit jersey and bibs — A kit for anyone who wants to make a statement and look kickass in the process.
Jersey: $125
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Shorts: $135
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Courtesy of Betty Designs

8) dhb Aeron SS17 jersey and Speed bibs — Performance bike gear can get expensive, but this awesome race-cut kit from dhb shows that looking and feeling fast doesn't have to cost a ton of money.
Jersey: $59
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Shorts: $103
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Courtesy of dhb

9) Giordana Arts jersey and Silverline bibs — Riding a bike is a fun form of self expression that you can enjoy with your friends. This Giordana women's kit allows you to show off that fun and your fondness for cycling.
Jersey: $95
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Shorts: $150
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Courtesy of Giordana

10) Twin Six Starla jersey and Standard bibs — Some things are simply black and white, and this Starla Jersey from Twin Six is plainly cool. This breathable jersey is sure to make you the star of your next group ride.
Jersey: $85
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Shorts: $125
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Courtesy of Twin Six

11) Tenspeed Hero Race Fit Sprinkles jersey and Pro bibs — "Do you want sprinkles with that?" is a question we all know how to answer: YES. TSH's Women's Race Fit Sprinkles jersey allows you to display your answer on every ride in a fashion-minded design.
Jersey: $160
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Shorts: $240
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Courtesy of Tenspeed Hero

12) Rapha Souplesse Flyweight jersey and bibs — This jersey has a crazy light, barely there feel, plus nice long aero sleeves and great colors. Rapha's Classic bibs are a tester favorite at *Bicycling*, and the Flyweight looks to be a lighter weight version of it without the built-in base layer.
Jersey: $110
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Shorts: $160
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Courtesy of Rapha

13) Rapha Crit Pro Team jersey and Pro Team Lightweight bibs — This jersey puts the slick in oil slick. (No cute maritime animals were harmed in the testing of this kit.)
Jersey: $165
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Shorts: $160
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Courtesy of Rapha

14) Q36.5 SS L1 jersey and Salopette Dottore L1 bibs — One of the most comfortable pair of women's bibs we've come across: compressive, airy fabric, light mesh straps that fit around the chest, and a chamois that feels almost as good 5 hours later as it does the first hour. The jersey is cut to fit better when you're bent over the handlebar, and is highly wicking. Note: Above Category is the US distributor for this Italian brand.
Jersey: $174
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Shorts: $264
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Courtesy of Q36.5

15) POC Fondo Gradient Light jersey and Fondo Tight bibs — POC designed this for rider who does it all—it's equally ready for a brutal century or a gentle weekend ride. The price tag is pretty appealing, too.
Jersey: $72
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Shorts: $70
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Courtesy of POC

16) Pearl Izumi Elite Escape Semi-Form jersey and Elite Escape bibs — This Semi-Form jersey from Pearl Izumi has a looser cut, making it great for long or casual rides where comfort is more important than aerodynamics.
Jersey: $105
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Shorts: $140
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Courtesy of Pearl Izumi

17) Giordana NX-G jersey and bibs — A flattering cut, and barely there fabric makes this an ideal kit hot days. These have wider leg cuffs that are less likely to make thighs look like sausages in a tight casing, or to bunch up and cause chafing.
Jersey: $250
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Shorts: $250
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Courtesy of Giordana

18) Machines for Freedom The Fruits Print jersey and Endurance bibs — This kit is so darn pretty, and MFF has a great reputation for making top-notch women's cycling apparel. Plus, we love that Machines is willing to use real cyclists, as well as older and plus-size riders in its ads. It's authenticity we can get behind.
Jersey: $168
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Shorts: $235
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Wearing your favorite cycling kit, for some reason, can make you feel a little faster. And with so many new brands and awesome patterns on the market, you have no excuse not to find a kit you love. Our editors have rounded up our current favorites to help you stand out, feel better—and perform better—on the road.

Want to know how to handle all your gear inside your jersey pockets? Check out this video:

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18 Bold, Beautiful, and Wild Bike Jerseys and Shorts You Need to See

18 Bold, Beautiful, and Wild Bike Jerseys and Shorts You Need to See

18 Bold, Beautiful, and Wild Bike Jerseys and Shorts You Need to See

1) Love The Pain Rosé Aero Race jersey and Rosé bibs

2) Iris Ditch jersey and Signature bibs

3) Yellow Gear Rosey Gold jersey and Classic bibs

4) Eliel Ventura jersey and Laguna Seca bibs

5) De Marchi Gran Turismo jersey and Classico bibs

6) Assos SS.GrandPrixJersey_Evo8 and T.Milleshorts_S7

7) Betty Designs Do Epic Shit jersey and bibs

8) dhb Aeron SS17 jersey and Speed bibs

9) Giordana Arts jersey and Silverline bibs

10) Twin Six Starla jersey and Standard bibs

11) Tenspeed Hero Race Fit Sprinkles jersey and Pro bibs

12) Rapha Souplesse Flyweight jersey and bibs

13) Rapha Crit Pro Team jersey and Pro Team Lightweight bibs

14) Q36.5 SS L1 jersey and Salopette Dottore L1 bibs

15) POC Fondo Gradient Light jersey and Fondo Tight bibs

16) Pearl Izumi Elite Escape Semi-Form jersey and Elite Escape bibs

17) Giordana NX-G jersey and bibs

18) Machines for Freedom The Fruits Print jersey and Endurance bibs

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