Rockrider Mountain Bike Jersey Race and Shorts Review

Design
Performance
Comfort

4.6

Summary

This Rockrider MTB jersey and shorts set is a great buy if you are looking for mountain biking clothing that looks good, is comfortable even on long rides and keeps you cool in warm weather.

If you are shopping for an MTB jersey and shorts, we recommend this set of Rockrider short sleeve mountain bike jersey and fitted MTB shorts.

The jersey and shorts go perfectly together both in function and style. They are designed to offer maximum practicality and comfort while mountain biking. This includes a flexible fit, vegetation-resistant design and plenty of storage. Read on for our review of the Rockrider MTB jersey and shorts.

Rockrider Mountain Bike Jersey Race and Shorts Review

What Are You Buying?

1. MTB Jersey and Shorts

The Short-sleeved jersey and the fitted shorts are designed specifically for mountain biking, whether for adventure or racing. They are also great for gravel riding, cross country cycling and even relaxed road cycling.

Many customers say the shorts are also excellent for their commutes as they offer more modesty compared to bib shorts.

2. Vegetation-resistant Fabric

Mountain biking involves lots of unpleasant interactions with bushes, branches and brambles. The Rockrider MTB jersey and shorts are both designed with a fabric that is vegetation-resistant. They resist snagging, tearing and damage while you are outdoors.

3. Lightweight and Breathable

Both the jersey and shorts are made from polyester. Normally, polyester doesn’t offer very good breathability. But the fabric used on the jersey and shorts is very lightweight. This not only makes them comfortable to wear, it also improves ventilation, ensuring you don’t get too hot.

The lightweight fabric also allows sweat to evaporate quickly off your skin, leaving you cool and dry. And because polyester dries quickly, you don’t have to worry about riding while damp with sweat.

That said, customers say the shorts and jersey can get a bit too warm in hot weather because of their close fit and synthetic material. But for mild to average warm weather, they are perfect.

4. Close But Flexible Fit

The Rockrider jersey and shorts are not as tight fitting as those used in road cycling. But they still offer a snug fit that stays close to your body. So you won’t have any fabric flapping in the wind or snagging on branches when riding downhill.

Despite the close fit, the jersey and shorts are highly flexible. They easily move with you, ensuring a comfortable ride.

5. Versatile Storage

You can fit everything you need for your rides in the numerous storage pockets provided in the Rockrider jersey and shorts.

The jersey comes with three pockets for snacks, your repair kit and any other gear you want to carry with you. There’s a zip-up pocket specifically for your phone, a larger pocket where you stow away your windproof jersey or jacket, and an extra side pocket for additional snacks or whatever you want.

The shorts have two additional pockets: a detachable back pocket for your phone and a side pocket where you can put snacks.

How Comfortable Are They?

Rockrider Mountain Bike Jersey Race and Shorts Review

The Rockrider jersey and shorts are both super comfortable thanks to their snug but flexible fit, breathable design and lightweight feel.

As we mentioned, they are ideal for warm weather riding. We don’t recommend them for extreme or inclement weather. They don’t provide adequate protection against wind or rain (hence the pocket on the jersey for a windproof jacket) and can be uncomfortable in very hot weather.

For added comfort, Rockrider recommends wearing your cycling shorts (bib shorts) underneath the MTB shorts.

What Accessories Are Included?

The Rockrider MTB jersey and shorts don’t come with any extra accessories.

Pros

Lightweight and breathable.
They Protect against vegetation when riding.
Snug fit that feels flexible.
Plenty of pockets.
Available in several sizes up to 3XL.

Cons

Can get a bit too warm in hot weather.

Anything Else You Should Know?

Care instructions for the jersey and shorts are pretty similar since they are both made from the same materials.

The shorts have a max wash temperature of 30C while the jersey’s max temperature is 40C. For both items, do not dry clean, iron or tumble dry (only air dry). Also don’t use bleach or fabric softener. For the jersey, remember to wash with the zip closed.

Conclusion

This Rockrider MTB jersey and shorts set is a great buy if you are looking for mountain biking clothing that looks good, is comfortable even on long rides and keeps you cool in warm weather.