Womens MTB Jerseys

Why choose a women's MTB jersey?

A women's MTB jersey isn't just a smaller men's jersey. Most brands cut their women's range around female body shapes for a better fit across the shoulders, chest and hips while still allowing the unrestricted movement technical trails demand.

Mountain biking means constantly shifting your weight, standing over rough ground and reaching across the bike. So a good jersey is built with articulated sleeves and a relaxed shoulder that moves with you instead of pulling across your back or riding up at the waist. Compared with an everyday t-shirt, it also manages heat and sweat far better, keeping you cooler on climbs and less clammy on descents and at rest stops.

Trail-ready durability

Unlike road riding, mountain biking means regular contact with branches, scrub, backpacks and body armour. Women's MTB jerseys use tougher knit fabrics that resist abrasion while staying light enough for all-day rides, so they hold up season after season where a casual top would snag or wear through.

Short sleeve or long sleeve?

Short sleeve suits hot, humid riding and pairs well with sun protection on exposed trails. Long sleeve adds coverage against tree branches, scrub, minor trail rash, sun and wind on cooler descents. And for many Australian riders, long sleeves are more comfortable than reapplying sunscreen all day. Plenty of riders keep one of each and choose by season.

Getting the fit right

A good women's MTB jersey should allow full shoulder movement, stay in place as you ride, avoid bunching at the waist, and sit long enough to keep you covered when leaning forward over the bars.

If you ride technical trails or bike parks, check it sits comfortably over elbow pads or a lightweight chest protector. Many women's trail and downhill jerseys are cut slightly roomier for exactly this.

Trail riders often prefer a relaxed fit; cross-country riders tend to choose a closer, more athletic cut.

If you're between sizes, come try fit in our Heidelberg, Hallam or Hoppers Crossing stores before you buy.