Weight: 270 gm
Berglar | Neopolitan | Rock Lobster | Solaris | |
Pockets | Three at rear | One at hip | Three at rear | None |
Front Zip | Full length | None | 3/4 | None |
Fabric | Lightwave™ Merino |
Lightwave™ Merino |
HyperActive™ | HyperActive™ |
Fit | ||||
Sizes | S - XL | S - XL | S - XXL | S - XL |
This has to be the best jersey I have ever worn. The merino wool fabric is cool in the heat, but it's warm when the weather is cold. Last week it was a rainy winters day - about 14C (57F). (OK, I admit, winter in South-east Queensland isn't really cold, is it?) Despite being soaked to the skin in my Berglar jersey, I was toasty warm. How do they do that???I've worn the same jersey on long hill-climbs in full sun. It keeps me cool. It absorbs my sweat and stays dry. And it keeps the sun off.The fabric feels great. Some lighter fabrics (like polyester) feel flimsy when you pinch them. The woolen Berglar feels much more substantial. I've bashed through prickly thickets in it many times, and every time the jersey comes out unscathed. The bare skin on my legs was cut to shreds, but the jersey was bullet proof.After thrashing this jersey mercilessly for the last 4,000 km, it still looks good as new. It doesn't stretch either. I squeeze sooooo much junk into my rear pockets, and the jersey doesn't ever complain, or stretch.When I've had to repair my bike on a wet, muddy trail, and had to 'roll my sleeves up', the Berglar always returns to its original shape. Cool in summer, warm in winter, dry when I sweat, tough as nails... and it looks great. It is the perfect jersey for me.
Berglar is a winner for Tassie winter. It was great on it's own for a mild day ride and then with a merino base layer for a chilly (5oC) night ride. Didn't overheat or get cold in either situation. Must be made of magic fibres. Looks great too!
In Colorado training to do a thru ride on the Colorado Trail. 520 miles of everything you can imagine. I need a shirt to fit the bill. My research found the "Berglar", I love it! My last weekend on the trail; Elevation (9,100 to 11,400), Temperatures (41 to 95 F), & Rain never took it off. 18 hour trip and it lived up to its description.
I bought a green Berglar last year and absolutely love it. It is my go-to jersey for any ride where the temperature is below 23 degrees C or so & layer up when it gets chillier. It has held up really well despite a couple of big offs (one did damage the top-stitching on the arm's stripe) and frequent washing. The pattern making and sewing quality of Ground Effect clothing keeps my brand loyalty. I'd love another green Berglar, but alas it looks like GE has stopped making it in this colour
I purchased this top because it reminded me a bit of what I liked when I was a kid. I have purchased it for use in warmer weather. The collar could have more substance. I took in the sleeves from the armpit to the cuff and it feels a lot better without all the flapping. Construction is really good and I like the safety of the bright orange. Cheers Clayton