There’s a time as the seasons change that you still want a summer jersey. During the day it’s warm and the sun is full. Yet, at the same time there’s a little bit of an edge to the weather. If you start early in the morning or find yourself in the later afternoon shade, it’s cold. It’s times like these that fall and spring-specific jerseys are perfect and that’s why we’ve got a few options on our list of the best cycling jerseys.
One option that we haven’t evaluated previously is the Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve. It’s something that’s come up as we work on the options for the best winter cycling jackets. Not because Sportful actually labels it a jacket but because if you are looking to save money on winter jackets, an important strategy starts with an in-between option, which this jersey represents.
Choose the right piece of shoulder-season gear and you can extend the time spent in your summer gear and make the most of less expensive winter jackets. We spent time with the Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve with just that kind of use in mind. We also wanted to know how it handled fall riding without an eye for anything beyond that. If you are looking for the perfect in-between option, keep reading to see if the Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve is right for your needs.
Design and aesthetics
There seems to have been a shift in the cycling industry at some point not too long ago. Brands have started to label anything that’s not a summer jersey as a jacket. We’ve seen Assos do it with the Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket, which seems a lot more like a long-sleeve jersey, and Castelli might have actually started the trend by labelling the Gabba and Perfetto RoS garments as jackets. That means we can’t really blame Sportful for following the trend and labelling the Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve as a jacket. Let’s be very clear though, the design makes it a jersey, not a jacket.
Far from being a problem though, the short sleeve jersey design of the Fiandre Light NoRain is a strength. The piece of the design that tends to make a difference in the naming is the addition of windstopper fabrics, and that’s exactly what you will find here. The front panels, to the left and right of the zipper, use a multi-layer windproof fabric. It’s also high-stretch but only in the horizontal plane…
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