Does the colour of jersey matter?

[FlyingCyclist]

Does the colour of the jersey matter when cycling in warm/sunny weather ?

I'm looking to buy the Altura Team Short Sleeve in black, but I'm having second thoughts about the colour.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/altura/team-short-sleeve-jersey-ec047068

The jersey should work well with this base layer??

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/transmission-short-sleeve-base-layer-ec059627

 

[vickster]

I do have a black jersey, but on a hot sunny day, I'd prefer something lighter with uv protection. My two best jerseys are a pale green

Too much branding in those for my liking but given they're all quite dark colours, I can't see it making much different really

 

[Cuchilo]

Black absorbs the sun , white reflects it . Or something like that .

 

[vickster]

These are uv deflecting for example

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Sport-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS13/2CCD?wmp=220

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Pro-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS14/3DSM?wmp=220

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Sport-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS14/3DVU?wmp=220

What colours are you wearing at the moment?

 

[MikeG]

Yellow can have an unforseen consequence: it attracts insects!! I sat in my own "Pig-Pen" style cloud of flying things at the cafe on Sunday, whilst everyone else was completely undisturbed by the little buggers. I was the only one in yellow.

 

[Apollonius]

It is quite possible the OP was thinking about visibility on the road. In sunny conditions the shadows are stark and the contrast high, which causes its own problems. Whatever you are wearing, it is possible to "disappear" in bright light.
My personal preference is for black and yellow - well - it works for wasps!
Wear white socks. The most effective visibility feature is one that moves a lot. Modern pedals make those yellow reflectors difficult, but something moving catches the eye.
Wear a colour you like for your jersey, and enjoy your riding.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

How close do they have to fit? I'm a 34" (tightest fitting)

Apollonius
I was thinking about it at the back of my mind, but I was liking the black because the writing stands out the most....Even my mum likes the black better. But I thnk I'll have to think about visibility on the road.

 

[vickster]

They can fit as close as you want!

 

[Cuchilo]

These are uv deflecting for example

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Sport-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS13/2CCD?wmp=220

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Pro-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS14/3DSM?wmp=220

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specialized/RBX-Sport-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-SS14/3DVU?wmp=220

What colours are you wearing at the moment?

What colours are you wearing at the moment?

White and blue , what about you

 

[vickster]

That was a question at David.

Personally, beige and black at present...obviously not cycling kit tho

 

[Apollonius]

Wear what you like. And the fit you want.
As for visibility, a mate of mine was once crashed into in an orange car by a driver that didn't see him. Getting seen is as much about your position on the road as anything and making sure you are a moving dot in someone's vision and not a static one.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Oops I missed the question.

I'm wearing just a t-shirt and this

http://www.cyclechat.net/attachments/unnamed-jpg.47522/

 

[uclown2002]

You asked your mum which colour she preferred?

Why not ask your school chums?

 

[vickster]

Ah so it's a first cycling jersey.

Performance fit means it'll be snug. Looking at the Altura size guide, a 34" chest needs a small. But bear in mind, if you a lanky type (which you are IIRC), you may find it short in the body. Evans are good for returns, so perhaps got for small and medium, even in a couple of colours to try on

 

[winjim]

Black absorbs the sun , white reflects it . Or something like that .

Or it makes no difference at all:

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v283/n5745/abs/283373a0.html