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Essential: The Cycling Jersey That Says What You Are

A simple script, three colorways: the Essential jerseys in grey and purple, grey and gold, and black and white.

By Jonathan Ciaccio 2 min read

Essential cycling jersey in grey with purple essential script across the chest.

In case people are wondering what you're doing on the bike, just let them know: you're essential.

Essential is one of our simplest designs: one word in script across the chest. It's a graphic jersey that pairs with plain black bibs, and it comes in three colorways.

Essential cycling jersey in grey with purple essential script across the chest

Three colorways

Grey and purple

A grey jersey with a purple essential script. Shop grey and purple.

Grey and gold

A dark grey jersey with a gold script. Shop grey and gold.

Essential cycling jersey in dark grey with gold essential script across the chest

Black and white

A white jersey with a black script. Shop black and white.

Essential cycling jersey in white with black essential script across the chest

How they're built

  • 140 GSM Corbah Super Dry fabric on the main panels
  • Lighter 120 GSM fabric on the arms and shoulders, for a comfortable fit with no irritation
  • Three rear pockets and a silicone waist gripper
  • Full sublimation, so the print won't crack or peel

What to wear with it

Plain black bibs let the script do the talking. The Equipe bib shorts or Classics Midnight bib shorts are easy matches, and our guide to choosing black bib shorts helps you pick. More jerseys with something to say are in cycling jerseys with sayings.

Getting the fit right

The Essential jerseys have a pro fit. If you're between sizes, or you like a little more room, size up. Our size guide has the full charts. If you get it wrong, keep it: within 15 days of delivery you can order the same item in another size at about 20–60% off.

Get yours

Every piece is made to order for you and delivered in 5–6 weeks. Want your name or club on a jersey? Personalization is free.

Shop grey and purple · Shop grey and gold · Shop black and white

Written by Jonathan Ciaccio at Corbah

Corbah designs original cycling jerseys and kit, made to order with free personalization on every jersey. Want one that's only yours? Request a free custom design.