dhb Aeron Speed jersey

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

The Aeron Speed is a race jersey with a slim cut, "designed to fit a lean build" according to dhb. While I'm not exactly a lean build, I found this jersey fitted me fine as the fabric is plenty stretchy enough to fit broader riders too.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Wiggle lists these features:

Main:

86% Polyester

14% Elastane(Spandex)

Mesh:

100% Polyester

Top Features of the dhb Aeron Speed Short Sleeve Jersey

Aerodynamic, form-fitting garment designed to fit a lean build

Hydrofit technology to accelerate moisture movement

Anti-bacterial control fabric treatment

Lightweight construction for race conditions

3 vertical drop pockets at the rear with an internal headphone port plus zip pocket to secure valuables

Wide silicone hem and arm grippers to keep the jersey in place

Full-length YKK front zip

3M reflective detailing at the rear

Front and Back Panels UPF 30+ (mesh panels offer no protection so recommended to use sunscreen in combination with this jersey)

Weight: Medium 120g

The jersey is made in Romania, and due to the flatlock stitching throughout there aren't many places where the seams are likely to come loose. The pockets are stitched on separately from the back section to prevent them from sagging.

The Aeron Speed lives up to its name, and is ideal for fast riding. In single figure temperatures it's probably too light and airy, but for the spring and summer months it performs superbly.

After lots of use my jersey is still good as new.

It's a tight race fit as dhb describes, so if you're stockier then it's wise to size up.

The Aeron Speed is cut close to the body for a race fit, and also sized up quite short in the body for me. If you're long in the torso it may be worth sizing up.

Featherlight at 115g.

The Aeron Speed is more comfortable than I had expected. The tight fit means there's no need for the thick silicone all the way round the waistline, which helps with comfort. The sleeves are also very comfortable, as is the soft collar, and there's no irritation from the zipper.

Around the £50 mark jerseys tend to be more leisure-orientated, with brands tending to charge a bigger premium for racy numbers. At £55 the Aeron Speed offers great value for money in comparison to similar products.

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

The deep red test jersey looked as if it could suffer in the wash, but five washes in and plenty of usage later and it's kept its colour completely.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

During a holiday to Lanzarote, riding in heat of up to 30°C, the Aeron Speed was the jersey I kept coming back to. It kept me as cool as can be while climbing in the brutal volcanic landscape, and when I hit a section riding into a headwind the sweat was dissipated quickly.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

I liked the cooling properties and the design, and found the sleeves particularly comfortable. The jersey slips on with ease, and although it's tight, it doesn't feel at all restrictive and it's featherlight.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing really, though the lack of sun protection in the mesh sections could be problematic for some.

Use this box to explain your score

This is a really good offering from dhb, with its excellent performance, weight and comfort, all at a very good price, earning it a 9.