POC Resistance Ultra T Jersey Review

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The POC resistance T is not like a loosey-goosey Club Ride kinda vibe. I’d say it’s more of a contemporary interpretation of a “road” jersey, custom tailored for...longer days in the saddle where storage, comfort, and even DURABILITY come into play more than things like aerodynamics and weight.

And here’s what I mean: the resistance T has cordura shoulders and sleeves and the pockets - all five of them, including two zip pockets - are covered with a water resistant fabric.

The cam-locking full-front zipper doesn’t have the smaller micro-teeth you see on POC’s high-end jerseys - they’re bigger and beefier, which furthers the DURABILITY story and the back panel is super sheer which is great on hot days or when you’re wearing a hydration or backpack - and then the cordura shoulders come back into play to keep your pack’s straps from abrading the fabric.

The fit is actually pretty close to a road racing jersey, but because of POC’s choice of fabric and construction - it’s tight enough to prevent chafing but...loose isn’t the right word...maybe...flexibble...it’s FLEXIBLE enough to remain quite comfy when you’re moving around on and off the bike. The sleeves are nice and long, and the waist length hits a bit short - which I LOVE because this is the jersey I’m gonna grab on the days when I KNOW my pockets will be overloaded and making the jersey sag a bit.

So, how does all this come together on the bike? Quite well, actually. As I alluded to a few seconds ago - this is a perfect jersey for the long, self-supported days on my calendar (which are becoming more and more frequent these days). I have to admit I wish it came in a color besides BLACK, like POC’s amazing Hi-Viz orange, because I just cant use a black jersey 4 months out of the year where I live unless I’m riding on the margins of the day. And long death march rides are usually all-day affairs.

But...having said that...from October to basically June it’s cool enough here to make this an absolute must-have on my crazy-long all-day slugfests because like most of you - once I get out of town - there’s nothing - not even a fire station with a garden hose, so porting as much food and water as possible is paramount, and having extra pocket space is a little thing that makes a HUGE difference. I really dig the big, chunky zipper too. I’ve unintentionally trashed zippers on I don’t know how many 300 dollar jerseys and it’s nice to have one that can hold up to my carelessness.

Now, POC also sent me a pair of the resistance shorts, or ‘overshorts’ and they have a superlight - almost transparent - bib called the Air Layer designed to wear underneath. And listen, I’m not an overshorts kinda guy, BUT I did find myself wearing them ANY time I took off to the local pump track or skatepark for a quick sesh with my son. They’re comfortable, they’re durable, they’re incredibly well-designed and comfy - I just can’t wear shorts over my bibs. It doesn’t work for me, but if that’s your thing then POC’s two piece system is pretty cool and the overshorts move well and stay out of the way when you’re pedaling.