Why are cycling jerseys so expensive?

I think the problem is where you're shopping. Those places have very high markups.

It's the same in local running shops(in my area, at least). They're great for shoes, but tech shirts and shorts are like 40-50 bucks! I can go to the nearest sports superstore and get a servicable tech shirt for like 5 bucks.

Look on ebay and performancebike.com when they have sales - which is often. Thats how I got all of mine for under $40. Good luck.

i love the pearl izumi outlet, maybe you have one close.

Zachattack wrote:

I think the problem is where you're shopping. Those places have very high markups.

It's the same in local running shops(in my area, at least). They're great for shoes, but tech shirts and shorts are like 40-50 bucks! I can go to the nearest sports superstore and get a servicable tech shirt for like 5 bucks.

I think that might be one factor, but still $90 is quite a bit more than $40-50 for a running tech shirt and a cycling jersey doesn't seem to be that much different (at least, not $40-50 different).

Thanks for the weblinks, everyone.

BTW, is it just me or do you ever wonder how much stuff sold on eBay are stolen goods?

here you go:

www.bikejerseys.com

a lot of good deals

...this one's pretty cool:

http://store1.yimg.com/I/cyclingjerseys_1925_24611872

Lance LeMond wrote:

they were $90 a piece!

"apiece"

Because cyclists are dumb enough to keep paying those prices. It's simply the price point that they've determined through research will bring the best return for the item based on demand. The same goes for training shoes priced in the $100-200 range.

Here's a good one:

http://theages.superman.ws/BookShop/costumes/

Isn't that what they are all about? Trying to look like a super hero.

Why is cyclists' gear so much cooler than runners' gear? I can't think that there must runners who would dig supporting their favorite branch of the armed forces or their alma mater or favorite college team when out for a training run or racing or would like some of those band (Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd) designs or just some of the other cool designs you see on bike jerseys or socks. The Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Brooks, Reebok, etc. apparel you find in running shops is extremely plain and boring in comparison.

C'mon you have your choice of navy blue, gray and black shorts - what more could you want?

They're actually very large EPO dermal patches.

moron corrector wrote:

Lance LeMond wrote:

they were $90 a piece!

"apiece"

LOL. I'm 45 and have a PhD in biochemistry and didn't know "apiece" was one word. I thought it was mispelled that way like "alright." But those of us in the sciences are usually more worried about stats than spelling.

Performance Bike Shop (performancebike.com). I got three long-sleeved jerseys (half zip, three pocket) for $75. Plain colors. It's is amazing, however, that someone would pay those exuberant prices only to provide free advertising for all the sponsors on the jerseys.

Dr. Moron wrote:

I thought it was mispelled that way like "alright." But those of us in the sciences are usually more worried about stats than spelling.

miSSpelled

Not trying to be a jerk. I thought you'd see the humor in it.

Another good feature of all those garish cycling jerseys is visability.... that would not hurt for road runners either.

trailrunner63 wrote:

Another good feature of all those garish cycling jerseys is visability.....

I understand. I was trying to inject a little humor into the discussion. We tease the cyclists in our area by saying they try to dress as superheros.