Road bike clothing set offers for the summer

What makes summer sets for road cyclists special?

Summer sets for road cyclists combine a lightweight, well-ventilated jersey with bib shorts from the same collection, designed for high temperatures and strong sunshine – unlike winter sets, which focus on insulation and wind protection instead.

Jerseys in summer sets often use a higher proportion of mesh on the sides and back to improve air circulation when riding hard, while the matching bib shorts should be airy and light. Because both items come from the same collection, the colours and material quality are also sure to match, so you do not have to combine individual items from different lines.

For beginners, a set is the easiest way to get a complete summer kit. Experienced riders often use summer sets to add another colour-coordinated combination to their existing kit, for example so that they can switch between several jersey and shorts combinations for different training days.

In particularly hot summer months, it is also worth considering light rather than dark colours, as they absorb less heat from the sun and the jersey stays noticeably cooler in direct sunlight.

Tip: In hot weather, choose light-coloured bib shorts with an airy back panel. This is where most heat builds up in summer.