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Lusso Dash SS Jersey

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£64.99

VERDICT:

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Nicely made and cut summer race jersey at a very good price
Weight: 
123g
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Lusso's Dash short sleeve jersey offers a great combination of fit and cooling performance from its TX2 fabric, and all for a sensible price and decent quality.

  • Pros: UK made, close fit, great breathability
  • Cons: Narrow pockets

The Dash is aimed primarily at the summer temperatures with its lightweight construction, but it also works well as part of a layering system with a gilet or light jacket as the cooler autumn days start to edge in.

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Both the front and rear panels use the mesh style TX2 fabric, which lets the wind blow through, removing plenty of body heat even when you're working hard on steeper climbs. It's recommended for use in temperatures ranging from 15°C to 35°C and you don't need to worry about sunburn either, as it offers 50+ UV protection.

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The arms and side panels aren't mesh with a smooth, standard looking finish, and they are very soft to the touch with plenty of stretch to keep the fit close.

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The whole cut of the jersey is designed for performance with no material left to flap around in the wind. Lusso has struck a nice balance, though, as you don't need to have single digit body fat figures for the fit to flatter.

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The front is cut short so it works when on the bike without bunching up any material, while the rear has a dropped tail for plenty of coverage.

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The neck is a nice height to stop draughts and you get small details like a zip cover to stop irritation at the throat.

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You get three pockets at the rear which I found to be quite narrow to get my hands into when on the move, but they are taut so they'll carry the usual stuff without sagging.

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There is a small zipped valuables pocket on the right hand side as well, which is the perfect size for cash or credit cards but you won't be getting a mobile phone in there.

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As well as the black version you see here, you can also get the Dash in plum or dark blue in sizes ranging from S to XXL.

Price-wise the Dash is hard to knock at £64.99 especially when you look at similar jerseys of this mesh style design for summer use.

The Ale PRR 2.0 Piuma is ever so slightly lighter by a handful of grams but costs £100, although its similar Vetta is the same price as the Lusso.

> Buyer's Guide: 20 of the best summer cycling jerseys

Another UK brand, Shutt Velo Rapide, has its Elite jersey which uses mesh in it to deal with the heat, but that costs £110.

It's not like Lusso has skimped on the quality either, as this UK-made garment is finished neatly throughout, especially the stitching.

Verdict

Nicely made and cut summer race jersey at a very good price

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Lusso Dash SS Jersey

Size tested: Medium

Tell us what the product is for

Lusso says, "The Dash R1 Style Breathe S/S Jersey has been designed for a Pro-fit and is a performance summer technical garment. The fabric is the new TX2 which helps the airflow move more cleanly over the shoulders and body of the rider. It remains fully breathable helping regulate your temperature and keeping you cool, reducing your need for extra hydration through the loss of perspiration.

"The TX2 material is a fully managed moisture transfer fabric, ideal for between 15C to 35C."

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

From Lusso:

* Lightweight and Aero – 90% polyester 10% Lycra

. Multi Fabric Design

* Full Front Zip for easy access

* 4 Rear pockets (1 zipped)

* Moisture Transfer Breathable Fabric, 50+ UV Ray Protection

* Hem grippers

* Race fit (None flap)

* Machine Washable

. Made in the UK

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
9/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the product for fit:
 
9/10
Rate the product for sizing:
 
9/10

Spot on to Lusso's size guide. Lusso has created realistic sizing for the UK marketplace so there should be no need to size up as with some European brands.

Rate the product for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the product for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the product for value:
 
8/10

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

Cleaned up every time and the thin mesh fabric has shown no issues from being in the machine.

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

Keeps you cool in the summer heat with great breathability.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

A great all-round jersey for the money.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

I struggled to get my hands in the pockets easily.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

It is cheaper than most others on the market, although matched by the Alé Vetta that I tested earlier in the summer. The simple Pente jersey is £40, and Sweet Protection's Crossfire is close at £69.99, but many others are £100 or more.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

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Lots of jerseys of this style and quality are well over the £100 mark so it's great to see that Lusso has been able to make such a great product for the money. It's only really the narrower pockets that I can really knock it down on.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 40  Height: 180cm  Weight: 76kg

I usually ride: This month's test bike  My best bike is: B'Twin Ultra CF draped in the latest bling test components

I've been riding for: Over 20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed

As part of the tech team here at F-At Digital, senior product reviewer Stu spends the majority of his time writing in-depth reviews for road.cc, off-road.cc and ebiketips using the knowledge gained from testing over 1,500 pieces of kit (plus 100's of bikes) since starting out as a freelancer back in 2009. After first throwing his leg over a race bike back in 2000, Stu's ridden more than 170,000 miles on road, time-trial, track, and gravel bikes, and while he's put his racing days behind him, he still likes to smash the pedals rather than take things easy. With a background in design and engineering, he has an obsession with how things are developed and manufactured, has a borderline fetish for handbuilt metal frames and finds a rim braked road bike very aesthetically pleasing!

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LastBoyScout | 5 years ago
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£65 for something you can obviously see your shorts through?

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Shelzibubz | 5 years ago
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My husband recently discovered Lusso and has fast become a firm fan of their clothing, the quality and pricing are second to none.

He purchased the Dash Jersey in Blue and after seeing the matching bibs at The Cycle show this weekend they will more than likely be his next purchase,  I like the fact that they maunufacture in Manchester!

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