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Polyester/cotton blend riding tops.

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I've got a Dakine t shirt which I really like for summer riding.  Has anyone seen anything similar.  It feels a bit nicer to wear than polyester tops but dries quicker than cotton.


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 8:58 am
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I think I have this x-alp shirt from Odlo: https://www.odlo.com/eu-en/p/x-alp-linencool-cycling-t-shirt-412052.html?variantColor=40420

It is bit baggy fit but it feels nice on those long summer rides on hills where pace varies but I am not going at at full speed. It does not dry as easily as good polyester top. 


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 9:08 am
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I think Fox still do some polycotton, I've got a few of theirs, pretty much my default riding top


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 3:36 pm
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I find poly cotton gets damp and is less cooling because the water retains heat. polyester wicks and dries, so cools better


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 4:16 pm
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I've got both but prefer the poly cotton when it's hot.  So it would be nice to have one or two more.


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 8:36 pm
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The fox drirelease look ideal.


 
Posted : 21/06/2026 9:53 pm
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I’ve a Fox cotton/polyester blend T. Looks like a normal T, dries quickly, feels less like plastic than some riding tops. In hot weather it cools better than some 100% polyester ones which can feel warm due to no moisture retention. 


 
Posted : 22/06/2026 6:41 am
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Post update. I bought a Leatt gravity 2.0 from Sport pursuit.  Not used in anger but the reviews were good and it feels great out of the bag.


 
Posted : 06/07/2026 8:33 pm