Black or White Cycling Jersey? How to Choose

If you only own one jersey, it's probably black or white. Both go with any bib shorts, both look sharp, and both suit a name or club logo. The difference comes down to where and when you ride.

Why choose black

• It matches everything. Black bibs, any shoes, any bike.
• It hides road grime. Chain marks and road spray barely show.
• It suits cooler weather. Dark fabric soaks up the sun, which you'll appreciate on a cold morning.

Why choose white

• It feels cooler in direct sun. White reflects more sunlight than black, which helps on long summer climbs.
• It looks crisp. Nothing photographs better on a sunny day.
• It needs more care. Wash it after every ride and it stays bright. Our guide on how to wash a cycling jersey helps.

What about being seen?

Neither black nor white is high visibility. Whatever you wear, run lights, especially at dawn and dusk. Some of our jerseys help a little: the Stealth long sleeve has a fully reflective front logo, and Season One and Prime jerseys have a reflective tag below the middle pocket.

Our black jerseys

• Stealth jersey: all black with a small grey Corbah logo, and not a sponsor logo in sight.
• Stealth long sleeve jersey: 280 GSM fabric for cold rides.
• Classics Midnight Black: all black with a white Corbah chest logo, also in a women's cut.
• Modern: black with bold geometric color blocks, in women's too.
• Tuxedo: black tie, printed.

Our white jerseys

• Solid White: plain white with a small Corbah chest logo.
• LM3 Prime: white with a small black dot pattern.
• GC: white with black chevron stripes, our flagship.
• Stained Glass: white with teal, pink and purple panels, in women's too.
• Bicycle Face White: a bike that's also a smile.

Can't decide?

Get one of each. Every jersey is made to order and delivered in 5–6 weeks, with your name or text added free. Browse all cycling jerseys.