How to Choose Your Cycling Jersey?

Technical guide SS 2026

Choosing yourcycling jersey

Road, gravel, cross-country MTB or enduro - each discipline has its own requirements. This complete guide helps you find the cycling jersey suited to your discipline.

RoadGravelXC MTBEnduro MTBRace Fit

The role of a cycling jersey

A cycling jersey is your direct interface with the environment. Well chosen, it becomes invisible. Poorly chosen, it turns a ride into a struggle.

  • Actively wick sweat away to keep the skin dry
  • Reduce aerodynamic drag thanks to a fitted cut
  • Allow total freedom of movement, even out of the saddle
  • Store the essentials in ergonomic pockets

Road, gravel, MTB: which jersey for which discipline?

The discipline determines the cut, fabrics, and priority features. At ORIZN, the range covers four distinct disciplines in a race fit cut, designed in France, made in Spain.

Cycling jersey
Road
Speed, aerodynamics, long distances
  • Very fitted race-fit cut, 4-way stretch
  • Ultra-lightweight fabric with active moisture wicking
  • 3 stretch rear pockets
  • Silicone gripper hem to prevent riding up
Air - Pace - Flow range
Cycling jersey
Gravel
Tarmac and trails, long hours in the saddle
  • ORIZN road jerseys fully compatible with gravel
  • Stable race-fit cut on long mixed-terrain rides
  • 3 rear pockets for gravel autonomy
Compatible with the Road range
MTB jersey
Cross-Country
Intense effort, speed on single track
  • Fitted race-fit cut
  • Ultra-breathable, fast-drying fabric
  • Side pockets accessible while riding
Fitted MTB jersey
MTB jersey
Enduro
Descents, impacts, range of motion
  • Higher cut, raised collar
  • Abrasion-resistant fabric
  • Large side pockets for trail gear
Enduro MTB jersey
ORIZN road jerseys (Air, Pace, Flow) are fully compatible with gravel riding.

Race-fit cut: choosing the right size

01
Shoulders
The seams sit right at the edge of the shoulder, without overhanging.
02
Torso
Fitted in the leaned-forward riding position. The back stays flat and taut.
03
Jersey hem
The silicone gripper band holds in place without marking, even out of the saddle.
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ORIZN size guide
Standard unisex European cut. If in doubt between two sizes, go for the larger one.

Technical fabrics

  • Active wicking - the fabric pushes moisture away to keep skin dry
  • Ultra-fast drying - critical on long rides
  • 4-way stretch - total freedom of movement with no restriction
  • Abrasion resistance - on friction zones for MTB jerseys
Designed in France, made in Spain in factories that supply the biggest brands in world cycling.

Pockets

Road and gravel jerseys

  • 3 elastic rear pockets - bars, gels, phone, light layer

MTB jerseys

  • Side pockets - accessible with one hand, even on technical descents

Adapting your jersey to the season

Summer
Jersey alone
Airy fabric
Mid-season
Jersey + base layer
or arm warmers
Winter
Thermal jersey
Long sleeves

Care

30
Maximum wash temperature
0
Fabric softener - destroys the fibers
Air
Air-dry only
x1
Wash after every ride
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Detailed guides

01
Road jersey vs MTB jersey
Cut, pockets, fabrics: all the differences between the two disciplines.
02
How to choose your ORIZN size
Race fit, 3 checkpoints, signs of a poorly fitted jersey.
03
Road jersey for gravel?
Yes - and here's why ORIZN road jerseys are made for both.
04
Where are ORIZN jerseys made?
Designed in France, made in Spain in factories that supply the biggest brands in world cycling.
05
Caring for your cycling jersey
30 degrees, zero softener, air-drying: the 4 rules to keep the properties intact.
In summary
The 5 criteria
for the right jersey
  1. The discipline - road/gravel (Air, Pace, Flow) or MTB (fitted XC / high-coverage enduro)
  2. The cut and size - race fit, size up if in doubt
  3. The fabrics - active wicking, 4-way stretch, abrasion resistance (MTB)
  4. The pocket system - 3 rear pockets road/gravel, side pockets MTB
  5. The season - jersey alone in summer, base layer or arm warmers in mid-season