Half Baked Brand Buzzin' and Road Hog Jerseys

If you want to stand out on your next audax or sportive then these quirky Buzzin' and Road Hog Jersey designs from Devon new kids Half Baked Brand are just the ticket.

As jerseys go, they're pretty standard. Coolmax fabric for wicking, 3/4 length zip, three rear pockets (plus a bonus zipped pocket) and a silicone waist gripper. It's all good stuff but lets face it, you're not buying these for the tech are you? I spotted their Devon flag jersey a few years ago in my local LBS and was quite taken with it, especially as it was made by a local(ish) firm and not the ubiquitous Foska. They also do custom kit for clubs.

Fit on the (L) Buzzin' jersey was a little odd. HBB describe their jerseys as having a 'comfort fit' and so it was, across the chest and belly. The arms however were on the short side and rather tight. I'm not exactly Mr Muscle, so more burly gentlemen who frequent the gym might find them uncomfortably snug. There was a little more length than I'd expect, but as I'm fairly short in the body I took this as an added modesty bonus, handy when you're standing in the lift at work and feeling slightly underdressed and overexposed.

Quality isn't quite up there with the Foska Beanz jersey I tested a few years ago. That felt like a very good jersey which happened to have a novelty design printed on it. The HBB jerseys feel more like a means to display the design, if that makes sense. They're not just a cheap billboard though, they'll keep you cool and the zipped fourth pocket is nice to have.

Design, of course, is a matter of taste and HBB have plenty of others if you don't like these. I rather liked the Buzzin' - it's quirky but doesn't veer into Timmy Mallett, so-wacky-that-it-hurts territory. It also flattered my bumble-bee figure, which was nice. The Road Hog though I hated so much that I couldn't face wearing it out of the house. My wife would have refused to ride near me if I had, she hated it too. It's the same jersey as the Buzzin' (but in a Medium) and if you want it, just post a pig joke below this review and I'll send it to the person who makes me laugh loudest.

Verdict

Functional jerseys with quirky designs to help you stand out in a crowd.