Built to cater to those who are looking for an upgrade in their kit, but aren’t quite ready for the skin-tight, race day tech, Voler’s Jet line is a people pleaser. In fact, I, with a Grinch-sized heart when it comes to cycling aesthetics, rode this kit on several rides of various distances and difficulties. What happened when I donned the Jet instead of my usual race-ready fare? My roadie-Grinch heart grew ten sizes. I embraced the fit, and I praised the easy cut.
Voler Jet Jersey and Bib Shorts
Pricing: Jersey $59, Shorts $79, Bib Shorts $89 The Review
Bib Shorts
First look at the bibs and I notice there is no elastic to be seen, which should be a welcome statement for readers sick of the old sausage leg. In fact, the Power Band on the legs is totally smooth to prevent tugging, and continues with the soft feel of Voler’s Triton fabric–super slick and easy on the skin. For those of you fellows out there who haven’t really embraced the whole smooth legged thing, these are the shorts for you. The band is so comfortable that it almost offers a soothing feel when you’re hammering–no tugging or digging into the skin.
he Elan pad is a noticeable step up from Voler’s Apex chamois (check out their pad comparisons). Although not quite as comfortable as the Chrono or the Comp HP, the thickness and durability of the Elan make it perfect for medium-distance rides. If you’re riding long-distances (take note century-bound folks) I’d recommend going with a Comp HP, but for the vast majority of recreational and training rides, this chamois will keep you pedaling without dealing with soreness. The real design perk here is the relatively low profile of the Elan, which eliminates the diaper-like feel you’d experience in similarly priced bibs and shorts. Jersey
Light, breathable, and sturdy, the Jet jersey has plenty to be stoked on. The full-zip is a must, and the contrasting line of the white zipper against the backdrop of blue just looks plain awesome. The women’s neckline is something of a V which fits nicely and sits just at the collarbone, not too low–the men’s jersey has more of a traditional mock neck. With panels of Genesis fabric, this top helps to keep you cool by expelling excess heat at your sides. Plus, the white on blue on gray should please those of us who want to stay as far away from floral designs as possible.The usual 3-pocket design at the back also has a cool double pocket in the center. Perfect for stashing cash, ID, or a couple of gels–especially when the packet is empty and you want to make sure it doesn’t get any extra goo on your phone or keys. It may likely also fit a cell phone, but, alas, my gigantic iPhone 6 Plus refused to be squeezed in. It did, however, fit just fine in any of the other three pockets.
Sizing
The Jet Jersey and Shorts should appeal to most riders. Even I, who swears by the high-tech and feature-rich, was impressed by the performance value the Jet line offers. I’m especially a fan of the Hi-Viz yellow on black combo with a look that just kinda screams, “Hey, I’m so awesome! And I’m riding a bike!” OK, well, that’s what I was yelling when I wore it. Er . . . uh . . . I mean, nevermind.
Overall, we really like this kit. If you want to grab one for yourself, head over to Voler’s website to get your own. You can also grab $10 in Voler Bucks to discount your order just because you’re an awesome reader of SLO Cyclist. As always, be sure to email us with any questions, or let us know what you think in the comments below.
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