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The Bottom Line

The Argyle jersey by Twin Six accomplishes what few other cycling jerseys can do: combine comfort and performance with a truly classy appearance, and all at a suggested price around 70 bucks. It's an affordable yet sophisticated addition to your cycling wardrobe, with quality construction that should last you many years.



Pros

• Truly classy design; elegant and understated
• Comfortable cut will fit and flatter most riders

• Polyester microfiber offers durable wear
• Excellent wicking and moisture control
• Men and women's sizes both available

Cons

• Available in short sleeve only

Description

• 100% polyester microfiber
• 16-inch extra deep invisible zipper
• Three deep back pockets are plenty big to hold gel packs, tools and other essentials.
• Available sizes: S-XXXL
• Antimicrobial finish resists odor-causing bacteria
• Elastic cuffs and hem keep jersey in place as you move
• MSRP: $70.00

Guide Review - Review: Argyle Jersey by Twin Six

Twin Six is a cycling apparel company in Minneapolis, Minnesota started by two designers who love to ride bikes. The pair got started after they saw what technological advances in graphics was doing to cyclewear: turning riders into cartoon characters, rolling billboards for various products and outrageous explosions of color.

Believing that rider's clothing should be a statement of style, identity and self, they worked to produce jerseys that were different. They wanted their clothes to reflect principles of true fashion and classic graphic design, and not to just crank out another crop of jerseys that look just like last year's and the one before that.

And with that in mind, Twin Six has surely accomplished that goal with the Argyle jersey. With a pattern inspired by the tartans of the Scottish clans fighting for independence, this argyle pattern is a subtle mix of gray, white and black. And in it's understated colors, creates a look for cyclists that is wonderfully elegant and attractive.

The fit if this jersey is snug and cofortable and certainly without being too tight. A regular complaint of mine with bike jerseys -- too short sleeves -- is not a problem here, and the back is cut longer to prevent the jersey from riding up.

On its website, Twin Six talks of its founders. We are "two determined graphic designers doing what we do best, so we can finally ride with pride." The Argyle jersey they've produced is an excellent example of what they've created, a sophisticated jersey that finally combines crisp and elegant fashion design with excellent performance.