Rated 2 out of
5
by
Marco Salvo from
Worse rapha product tried
size table is exactly the same as per standard core jersey but the fitment is different and sleeves are too lose, I don't recommend to buy this product
Date published: 2020-10-08
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Agglo from
Not the classic fit
Not bad per se, but the fit is off.
At 180cm / 75kg a classic M is a comfortable fit for me, I might even try S on my next purchase. However, I was barely able to close the zipper at the hips without fear of tearing a seam on a lightweight M. Definitely not the same fit!
So I sized up to an L, which is too long, too loose and has flappy arms.
All in all a disappointing purchase, I'll try to pass it on to a friend.
Date published: 2021-09-26
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anquan from
Interesting fit and runs a little hot. Like though
I'm 179cm/65.5 kg. Went for the small based on the charts. I usually wear a medium in Castelli. The jersey is a strange fit. The waist area is so snug that I have to pull up the jersey to be able to fasten the zip and yet the arms are slightly loose. I am very skinny so this is not a usual occurrence. Perhaps if I had gone up a size but I feel that the chest area would have been too big. Once the jersey is fastened though it's all fine. This jersey runs a little hot in a tropical summer and isn't as lightweight as I thought it would be given the name. I do like it though and will continue to wear on the not so hot days
Date published: 2024-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pauly SG from
Great for hot and humid conditions
Great jersey for hot & humid conditions. I cycle in Singapore - it’s rarely less than 25C in the mornings and humidity as you’d expect on the equator. These jerseys are great for the conditions. Breathes well. Very lightweight construction. Ive recently had to carry a bidon in the middle pocket along with mini-pump, gels, bars, small wallet and the pockets stretch nicely.
Date published: 2020-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DWRainbird from
High-Quality, High-Vis!
This is a great lightweight shirt for long summer rides. The High-Vis Pink is the brightest pink I have ever experienced. There is no camera technology that can capture how bright this shirt is in real life. If you wear it, you will be visible from the International Space Station.
Date published: 2024-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stephen26V from
Ride in Comfort
The jersey is comfortable. It is not skin tight but it is form fitting where it needs to be. That is the waist, chest and back pockets. The sleeves tend to roll up under the armpits but you won't noticed until you are of the bike. If you want your jersey super tight this isn't for you. I purchase this jersey for my summer rides. It was meant to be worn in extreme heat or humid days. Unfortunately for me it only go as high as low 80s degrees fahrenheit here. I do feel the wind hitting my torso when riding at high speeds. It is a very cool jersey despite getting the color black. I followed the chart sizing and it does fit true to size. My jersey had a few loose stitching where the arm sleeves meet the back but it is negligible in my opinion.
Date published: 2020-07-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
G Niehaus from
Great Jersey!
I found out about the Rapha brand while on a century ride (100 miles) from a friend I rode with last year. I asked him how he liked the brand and decided to try it out for myself. I couldn’t be happier with the jerseys and shorts that I have purchased! I have two pairs of each and love them! They are stylish, fit comfortably, and they are worth the premium cost. I found in a lot of brands that hype that they are the “best” and that once I’ve lived with them for about a year that I find myself finding things that I didn’t like about them or decide that I wouldn’t buy them again. I am only about 6-10 months into this brand and will provide an update, but at this point I have high hopes.
Date published: 2024-02-14
Rated 1 out of
5
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aarora_uae from
Poor Zip
Zip is constantly getting stuck, not opening and closing properly, not what I expected from Rapha
Date published: 2021-10-17
Rated 2 out of
5
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GraySK from
Can be a lot better
Love the brand, the style and design. But fit is a little weird. The sleeves are too wide and loose. And the zip failed after probably 10 washes.
Date published: 2020-07-23
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jaxonville from
Eh
Nice material poor fit. Was looking for an extra summer jersey. Sleeves ride up constantly and the collar is incredibly uncomfortable and puts too much pressure on my throat. Torso is great and like length. When I wear it I have to unzip a bit, otherwise it drives me nuts.
Date published: 2021-06-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Glen_one_n from
Lightweight Heat comfort
Love the lighter material and texture of this jersey for hit rides
Date published: 2024-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bishop YYC from
Perfect for hot weather but the fit...
The fit is a bit tighter around the gut but not a race fit. If you have lanky arms the sleeves will flap but if you work on your biceps it should be fine. The elastic used on the shirt end is quite tight thus makes zipper hard to connect when zip up. For 25 to 32 degree weather perfect for riding. The 2 types of fabric used protected me from UV and kept me cool on those hill climbs. the collar stays up and looks put together. I'm comparing this jersey to the classic jersey for fit and feel. Made in Vietnam size M.
Date published: 2022-08-28
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Harristonian from
Much to love but much to dislike
I like lightweight jerseys full stop and am happy to layer under and over but this jersey annoyed me for one simple reason. That elasticated waistband. The classic lightweight is nigh on perfect but I wanted a better choice of colour (I see you light blue) so I bought the black because most of my jerseys are black (props to my 1x white silk) just as a tester thinking that I could accept some of the compromises for better colour options.
Nope. As a desk jockey of vintage this jersey fits fine in a standing position but rapidly becomes annoying on the bike. Its the hem. The jersey is pretty great if you accept the downshift from the classic version (which is perfect imho) but I can't live with that hem.
Date published: 2021-09-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GBGB from
Great jersey, good value
Nice and breathable on the front. Fairly fitted, definitely not race fit. I'm 6'2", 172lbs (78kg), bit of a stomach, and the L fits well. Could be a bit more snug but thats fine. M was skin tight, short and not comfortable. Excellent quality so far, after a few rides.
Date published: 2021-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
pnwk from
New favorite
New favorite jersey. I have a couple of the "standard" core jerseys which are also great, but the lighter weight fabric on this one is so much nicer for hot summer riding. Look is great, color selection is great, and while it's by no means a cheap jersey in the grand scheme, the quality of this piece is far and away better than other jerseys I've seen in the similar price bracket and is fully worth the increased price over "cheap" jerseys in my opinion. As usual, Rapha designers did their homework.
Date published: 2021-08-23
Rated 3 out of
5
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DAVE99BIKER from
Great idea but a bit flawed
First of all, this jersey is a welcome addition to the Core grouping. As an Arizona resident, I look for light colored mesh jerseys for summer riding. The mesh on this jersey is just right. It allows air to flow through quite nicely despite the back being a solid fabric. There is also not mesh behind the pockets like some other Rapha jerseys. But, for $80 the quality is good. The shortcomings for me are that the jersey runs a bit smaller than the other Core jerseys, and it seems a bit short. The pockets do not have gussets so the storage capacity is average. My biggest complaint (and I have passed it along to the company) is the lack of a zippered pocket. Any premium jersey should have one for valuables, ID, and keys. Personally, I would pay a bit extra to get that pocket. All Core jerseys up to this point have had one, so this is a cheapening of the Core line and the company itself. Sadly, this jersey stays in my closet for these reasons.
Date published: 2020-06-08
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Light but not great
Is much tighter than normal core line and is also missing a zippered pocket for your keys/card. Will accentuate pesky belly fat for all but pro tour riders. Fabric has a strange horizontal stripe going across the entire piece that is not well shown on photos.
Date published: 2020-06-17
Rated 2 out of
5
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Florida Rider from
Not worth it
The Rapha jersey fits well enough and seems nicely put together. It is, however, marketed as a light-weight item, and it seems no lighter than any of the other jerseys I have worn. It has also developed a hole in the lower left abdomen after just half a dozen or so rides. All in all it seems worth neither the price nor a positive recommendation.
Date published: 2020-06-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ahmad N from
Nice but could improve with better material choice
Simple and nice looking. Very classic option in my wardrobe. Evergreen and plainly nice. Def not boring but not having wow factor either. As mentioned by others, the arm sleeve is a bit loose fitting. If you're looking for a sleeve that will grip your arm, this ain't the product for you. The material could be of better quality, given the price point. There are other brands who can compete with Rapha at this price point that can offer better material quality. That's for sure. But a jersey aint only about material. The overall design and branding are important too. That's why I am giving only 4 stars for this product. If this ain't Rapha, probably I'll give 3 stars. Regardless, this will be a great jersey for casual coffee ride.
Date published: 2021-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
William N from
Cautious
This was a cautious purchase but it needn’t have been . As an entry level jersey into Rapha the core range is well above par , they are not expensive, they are well made and of a beautiful fabric that is very compliant .
Many modern jerseys feel more like plastic and not very compliant once unzipped this is different . The arm length is shorter than I normally wear but still okay but the most outstanding feature of this range is the colours, the best from any manufacturer .
I am 175 cm 64 kg 58 years and I took as advised a small , the first in 115 jerseys that I got the correct fit first time .
A crit jersey it ain’t BUT I certainly can see myself riding in the French mountains in this , it’s still body tight but unzips well .
Date published: 2022-11-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
L12r34h from
Small sizing
Sizing comes up really small!! I was very surprised with the sizing on these tops - I bought my dad a Medium as that what he is in other clothes but had to go up to an XL and even then it's still snug
Date published: 2021-09-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bigdood from
Hard to beat for the price
Fit is on point for a non-performance jersey. Have ridden in temps as low as high 60s and high as 100, including a few weeks in the 90s. You'll feel a touch of chill on the lower temp days (surprise!) and you're going to be wet on hot days and intense climbs (surprise!), but it dries very quickly. I've been bringing it into the shower with me after every ride and washing cold with some Bronner's and thus far no stink. Only issue is the zipper can be fussy at the top, but that could be user error. For the price good luck beating this one though.
Date published: 2022-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
david79 from
Excellent basic lightweight jersey
I bought a couple of these. I have been wearing them on days in the high 90's and low 100's F. They are simple and comfortable and look sharp. The sleeves have slightly more room in them than the Classic Flyweight jerseys do (this is good for those with bigger arms but the sleeves might slide up a bit more). I have both styles, and both are great, but I think I might prefer the Core lightweight just a little because of the comfort of the sleeves, greater sun protection, and simple design in the back.
Date published: 2020-07-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
spooky from
Economical summer go-to
I have three summer-weight Rapha jerseys: a silk one (gift!), Pro Team, and this Core LW Jersey. The silk is pretty luxe; fits great, looks so chic, and, except for the black color is a great hot day choice. I’m not going to say I don’t wear the PT, but the sleeves are a bit long for my taste, and the pockets sag with a phone ar energy bar. But this Core in light blue is my go-to for the hottest sunny days. The fit is at least as good as either of the others, the fabric has a great hand, and, is as cool a jersey one could want for summer riding.
Date published: 2020-07-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nicemm from
Good value
Keeps you nice and cool. Very comfortable , elasticated bottom prevents any rise up. Superior to likewise priced jerseys.
Date published: 2020-06-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
OliverH from
Not a great fit
It isn’t a great fit. The sleeves keeps crawling up my arms. The shirt also keeps crawling up my body
Date published: 2023-07-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
alwaysonthebike from
Amazing and cool in more ways than one!
The absolute BEST hot weather jersey. Comfortable, breathable, form fitting and amazing
Date published: 2020-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Manulander from
Awesome fabric
The fabric is awesome for miami weather... I would buy it again
Date published: 2020-06-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Rob123 from
Great material but sleeves too short
Great material but sleeves are too short for me, they always roll up. Fit is definitely more relaxed than my pro team stuff which isn’t a bad thing for rides on hot days. I’m 6’ and 175lbs and a Large fits well.
Date published: 2020-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MattfromCO from
Great hot weather jersey
I am a big guy - 6’6” and 230 lbs - definitely not your average cycling build. I wear a XXL in both the Core and Core Lightweight jerseys, and they are a bit of squeeze on me, but with the trend over the past few years to slim fitting jerseys beggars can’t be choosers...
If you’re a heater, the Core Lightweight is for you. It is extremely breathable, and comfortable to the skin; by far the best jersey for hot weather riding I have owned. For a very lightweight piece of kit, it has stood up well to multiple washes. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2020-09-03