Netti: Affordable Cycling Jerseys from Australia

Are those USD$150 cycling jerseys breaking your bank? On my last trip to Melbourne, Australia, I found a homegrown brand called Netti, which carries a basic line of simple jerseys that are only a fraction of most retailing jerseys. The brand carries both men and women-specific cuttings so you don’t have to worry about excess fabric hanging if you’re a woman or risk looking like a drag-queen if you’re a man. Here are some pictures of my new gear and my thoughts on them!

The two solid-colored Netti Diva Breeze jerseys above cost AUD$40 on offer, while the one with the pink shoulder detail was AUD$60 from Goldcross Cycles at Chadstone Shopping Centre. They were made from high-quality sweat-wicking fabric, has rubber grip zippers, reflective detailing and also SPF 50+ sun protection. In my opinion, they’re just as good as the USD$100+ jerseys functionally-speaking and it’s great as long as you’re not intent on wearing pieces of art.

I really liked how well the ladies cutting fit me and the back pockets are fabulous; there’s lots of room for energy bars and other essentials!

As I’ve been surviving on one set of gear for the whole year since buying my bike, I was more than delighted to bring home 5 pieces of cycling clothing and not feel like I’ve been extravagant. I bought 3 Netti jerseys and a pair of shorts for less than AUD$190. Saying that however, I treated myself to the blue Fox jersey (AUD$80) because I knew I’d regret not getting it.

So if you find that you’re suffocating on those expensive cycling jerseys, remember to look for some Netti while you’re in Australia or try to find a retailer online that will ship to your country!