Sleeves

Cycling sleeves, legs are ideal for use on half-time days so we can warm up if it's cold or remove them in case of heat.

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Cycling sleeves, legs are ideal for use on half-time days so we can warm up if it's cold or remove them in case of heat

cycling sleeves

Cycling sleeves are part of the family of cycling clothing accessories. Cycling sleeves are a garment mainly used in between seasons, at those times of the year, when it is cold, but not excessive. Cycling sleeves are a very versatile garment, since they allow us to keep our arms warm on our bike routes and easily remove them in case the temperature rises. Within the range of cycling sleeves are the summer cycling sleeves, which are cycling sleeves made of fine fabrics, whose main function is not to shelter our arms from the cold, but to protect them from the sun, as they are made of fabrics that do not pass the sun's rays. sun and does not warm our arms. In case of cold weather, the ideal is to choose cycling sleeves made with thermal fabrics, to protect us from the wind and cold. The cycling sleeves are very easy to store or put on, since they are garments that go from the wrist to below the cyclist's shoulder, so they cover only part of the arm, taking up very little space as a cycling clothing item and allowing you to store cycling sleeves easily while cycling.

summer cycling sleeves

The summer cycling sleeves have the same shape and cut as the winter cycling sleeves, but with a peculiarity, and that is that these summer cycling sleeves are not made to protect us from the cold or the wind, but these summer cycling sleeves are made with fabrics that protect our skin from the sun on hot summer days. The summer cycling sleeves are made with very fine and breathable fabrics but with a sufficient capacity to avoid sunburn without being hot in use. For people with sensitive skin or on days where the sun is very strong, it is very important to use summer cycling sleeves on our bike routes.

winter cycling sleeves

The winter cycling sleeves are made with technical fabrics that protect us from the cold, even the rain, such as the Castelli winter cycling sleeves, which have a model of winter cycling sleeves made with a water-repellent fabric and also protect us from the cold in its interior. Other winter cycling sleeves are made with gore-tex type fabrics that greatly protect us from the cold and wind. You can buy winter cycling sleeves at the best price in our bike shops or online bike shop. We also have Castelli winter cycling sleeves or ASSOS winter cycling sleeves.

sleeves

During winter and summer, we just have to choose short or long clothes to get our clothes right on the bike, but what happens in autumn and spring? These seasons are complicated, since depending on what you wear you can get so cold or hot, that you will only be wanting to get home as soon as possible. During those days, cycling sleeves are the most successful garment, and therefore they form a fundamental part of the accessories that complete a cycling kit. All textile accessories in the cyclist's world have their importance, but with the arrival of these low temperatures these accessories tend to gain weight and capture the attention of lovers of two wheels.

The sleeves are designed to protect the muscles and joints of the arms. This cycling accessory is used as an extension of the sleeves for short-sleeved jerseys when the temperature can vary a lot during a bike ride, it is ideal for very cold or, on the contrary, very hot seasons. Being long-sleeved accessories, they prevent the entry of air or heat loss, protect the cyclist from the ultraviolet rays produced by the sun and help keep the skin dry at all times. Its ergonomic cut allows greater support of the key muscle groups of the arm, biceps, triceps and forearm, and its highly elastic fabrics and materials help control body temperature and keep moisture away from the skin even in the harshest situations. . In addition, these garments are customizable in design, shapes and colors, so we can have exclusive designs designed by ourselves according to our tastes or preferences.

There are cycling sleeves for different temperature ranges, but as a general rule they are recommended for cold days. One of the fundamental pillars of these winter accessories is the creation of an insulating layer of hot air that regulates the temperature of the arm and thus prevents temperature fluctuations that can affect performance, which is why it generally helps the cyclist's sense of well-being. during your training or route. In addition, its perfect fit to the arm and flexibility allow the cyclist great freedom of rotation of the elbow and generates a sensation of mimicry between the fabric and the skin.

The hollow fiber of the fabric with which these sleeves are usually made increases their lightness, and the absence of seams will help us avoid the dreaded chafing. There are even cases where they have a wind-resistant and water-repellent membrane or even some waterproof ones, as we can see there are endless options. But regardless of what we are going to use them for or in what circumstances, we must take note of those common or basic characteristics that will let us know that we are dealing with good sleeves, whether to use them in adverse conditions, hot climates or low temperatures.

Characteristics common to any sleeve that we must take into account

 

Protection against UVA rays

If we are going to take our bike using our sleeves, especially in summer, we must bear in mind that due to the hours we spend on it, we must ensure that we are protected from the sun's rays that are so harmful and present today. and not only in summer. Therefore, since our garments are exposed to the sun and normally at such high temperatures, we recommend that the fabrics with which they are made offer good protection against ultraviolet rays. Normally they must be able to withstand more than index 50.

 

Terminations

This is a fundamental part of our sleeves since they must provide us with a perfect fit to our body, which will not only provide us with comfort but, in turn, will allow us what is essential in this aspect, that air does not enter us. Normally, these finishes are made of non-slip rubber and have an elastic lycra band that fits perfectly to the arm. Inside it is recommended that they have hypoallergenic silicone dots so that the garment does not lose its position and does not bother the cyclist.

flat seams

We already know that flat seams prevent any kind of uncomfortable rubbing of the seam against the skin, so we recommend this type of seam because, apart from avoiding unnecessary itching or chafing, it will provide us with a high level of comfort and an attractive design.

 

fabrics

We must stop to assess the type of fabric with which our sleeves are made, since high quality ones will offer us greater comfort, breathability and resistance not only with daily use, but also in those more extreme moments, which is when we are most effective. its use will result. We should avoid particularly cheap models in this regard since, normally in these cases, the fabrics with which they are manufactured are usually of very low quality.

 

100% sublimation garment

We must take into account when customizing our sleeves, if we opt for this option, that the textile printing is 100% sublimatable since this will allow us to adhere the ink directly to the fabric in our designs, which will maintain the breathability in the sleeves at the same time that it will allow the sweat to pass to the outside of it, and therefore the sleeves can be dried more easily. In addition, we must bear in mind that these sublimation processes will guarantee that the colors do not lose their intensity with use and over time.

 

Once these basic characteristics have been taken into account, we are going to detail some of the reasons why it is essential for us to have good sleeves, or how they should be an almost mandatory garment for any cyclist.

 

Advantages and reasons why we should have cycling sleeves

 

They are easy to apply and remove

One of the reasons that most encourage us to have this type of clothing is its easy and quick use, since it will be a matter of seconds how long it takes to add or remove the necessary heat from our upper body. These sleeves are very easy to put on and take off so you can dress and take them off, even on the go.

You can extend the life of your clothes

With the use of some sleeves you will be able to continue using your favorite short-sleeved jersey when the cold begins to arrive, in this way we will save ourselves having to buy any other warm clothing, until it is not really necessary or much more extreme temperatures arrive. . In times like spring and autumn, your cycling clothing will be resolved with this simple and at the same time practical cycling accessory.

They take up very little space, so you can always carry them with you

One of the reasons why every cyclist also reaches for this type of accessory in their wardrobe, or in their pocket, is that they take up little space. If during an outing you are thinking that the day is not going well, and you have serious doubts about the temperature that will end up being during our route, do not hesitate to put them in the pocket of our jerseys, so you can use them only if they are necessary. In this way we can leave much calmer, and be prepared for what may come.

Today there are many options that exist in the market, which will make us find a multitude of varied designs when choosing between one or the other sleeves, this will also depend on whether they are made with one or the other very different materials. For example, there are compressive, waterproof, warmer... But in any case when choosing you should look at the seams, the fabrics and their adjustments.

 

Some recommendations

The sleeves are very tight garments so we must pay close attention to the fabric with which they are made to avoid, in this case, possible allergies. We must ensure that they do not have seams or, where appropriate, that they are as flat as possible so that they do not surprise us with some kind of chafing, and last but not least, we must make sure that the sleeves that we are going to acquire are completely adjusted. at its ends, since with this we will avoid the possibility that they may fall on us during our route. This can be very annoying and it can be something more common than we think due to the excessive movement that we maintain on our bike.

Regarding their use, we must emphasize that it is advisable to remove these garments once the body has reached the estimated temperature and generated enough heat, since exceeding their use can cause a feeling of suffocation and dehydration.

When choosing the sleeves, it is also important to take into account the size of the arm, to avoid, as we have already mentioned, the possible falls of the garment, and the level of compression. Sleeves with a very high level of compression can impair blood circulation and cause friction between the muscles, while a very low level of compression will not affect circulation at all and, therefore, will not bring benefits. Ideally, the cuffs have the correct pressure, neither too high nor too weak, in order to improve blood circulation and thus distribute oxygen to the muscles in the most appropriate way.

Finally, it would be good to point out that these garments are usually, like most cycling garments, very delicate when it comes to washing or cleaning them. That is why if we do our machine washing we must take into account that this type of garment should not exceed 30ºC. It is recommended to rinse abundantly and use a neutral soap, do not spin dry, and do not use fabric softener, in short, almost the same treatment that should be given to most cycling clothing. Of course, let's forget about ironing them, since with gestures like these we can spoil our sleeves.

 

If you take into account everything that we have mentioned, we assure you that they will become one of the most used garments during your outings, and from which it will be very difficult for us to separate.

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