Jerseys
Used road cycling jerseys on Cranxs come from private sellers across the UK, both new and second-hand. A jersey is closer to a second skin than a garment: it has to wick sweat, sit snugly rather than flap, and stay comfortable on a long summer ride or a chilly morning. Lightweight, breathable and built for speed, at prices well under new.
What should I check buying a used jersey?
Run the full-length zip end to end a few times, since a snagging or separating zip is the most common fault and rarely worth repairing. Look for thinning or bobbling across the shoulders where a pack has rubbed, fading on the panels that face the sun, and a hem gripper that has lost its stretch. Sellers listing across road clothing will usually send extra photos of the pockets and collar if you ask.
How should a road jersey fit?
Snug is the point: a jersey that flaps costs you speed and rubs on long days, so it should sit close to the body with sleeves that stay put on the bicep. Road cuts are longer at the back than the front to suit a bent-forward riding position, and the hem should overlap the top of your bib shorts rather than ride up over them.
What size should I buy second-hand?
Sizing varies enough between makers that a label is only a starting point. Measure a jersey you already ride in flat across the chest, from armpit seam to armpit seam, and ask the seller for the same measurement before you commit.
Summer jersey or long sleeve?
Lightweight, breathable fabrics are what you want for pushing through a long summer ride, where getting sweat off the skin matters more than warmth. For braving a chilly morning, a heavier long-sleeve jersey carries more of the load on its own, and a lighter one pairs with jackets when the temperature is still moving.
What do the rear pockets need to hold?
Three rear pockets are the standard layout, and they need to take a phone, a tube and a few hours of food without sagging into your lower back. Loaded pockets are the fastest way to tire out a jersey, so on a second-hand buy check that the pocket openings still hold their shape and that any zipped valuables pocket still closes.