At this point in the year, most of us have been enjoying warm weather riding for a while now. Whether you have previous years of cycling under your belt with your favourite options already dialled in, or you’re totally new to cycling this year and are progressing fast, a new jersey might feel like an appropriate purchase. Wherever you are on your cycling journey, if it’s time for a new jersey and you are looking for something different, I think the Eliel Del Dios is one you should consider.
In our guide to the best cycling jerseys, we’ve covered options from the big brands and we’ve covered options from the fashion-oriented brands. As a small brand, with an intense performance focus, Eliel and the Del Dios collection stands out from both camps. It’s a pairing that caught our eye and now that we’ve had a chance to put the product to the test, we are ready to share our thoughts. If you are looking for a new summer jersey that’s a little different, keep reading to see if the Eliel Del Dios jersey is the right choice for you.
Design and aesthetics
I recently reviewed the PAS Normal Studios Mechanism jersey and found that one of its defining characteristics was that it’s available in a rainbow of colour options. The Eliel Del Dios jersey moves in the opposite direction, where instead of using performance features as a vehicle for visual design, it sticks to black as the only option. The focus here is performance first and to that end, there are four unique fabrics in the jersey.
The biggest coverage area in the Del Dios jersey are the front and back panels which all use the same fabric. This is unusual compared to most hot weather jerseys which often switch to some type of mesh for the rear panel. Instead, Eliel uses a polyester-based fabric that while soft, lacks the silky feel you often find in jersey front panels. The feel is almost like cotton and the reason has to do with a microstructure surface. This barely-perceptible texture creates air pockets between the garment and the skin helping to dry perspiration. The idea is to enhance the natural way your body cools itself.
Sandwiched between the main front and rear panels is another fabric. This time you’ve got a nylon-based choice that’s much more akin to what you’ll often find in the rear panel of a hot weather jersey. It’s thin enough that when held against a backlight…
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