Madison Flux Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey

Tell us what the product is for

Madison says: "Performance road cycling jersey with three pockets and a zip pocket. Made from a lightweight and highly breathable fabric for warm conditions, with a cycling-specific cut."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Madison lists:

Perfect for training and sportive events, the Flux short sleeve jersey adds a breath of style and performance to your wardrobe

Premium soft touch fabric that offers unrivalled wicking and stretch for maximum comfort and moisture transfer

Soft touch collar adds extra comfort and the articulated fit suits your riding style

Full length chunky front zipper provides that welcome flood of cool air when needed on those hot summer rides

Three open pockets on the rear of the jersey for easy access to fuel or your phone

A zippered security pocket provides a place for your valuable cash card and keys

The wide elasticated silicone rear hem ensures the jersey stays firmly in place

Subtle reflective rear details add an element of safety when riding in low light conditions

Soft zip guard helps avoids irritation

At Madison, we pride ourselves on offering an excellent product with aftercare to match. That?s why this product is covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty

The UK8 sized up perfectly, but be aware that it's a small range, from 8 to 16.

Nice and lightweight.

It's made from really soft and comfortable fabric with a tight fit, but not restrictive in any way.

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

No problem at all. I simply followed the washing instructions on the label and had no issues; it looked good as new each time.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

This jersey performed very well, especially in terms of comfort and practicality. Although it's a performance-orientated jersey, I could still fit enough ride snacks and spares in my pockets, something I often find an issue with road-specific clothing.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

I really liked the length of the sleeves. They weren't too long nor too short, they were spot on! I also really liked the stretchy pockets which meant on longer rides I could take all of my ride food as well as a rain cape and mini pump without worrying about it not fitting, like with a lot of jerseys.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

It's only minor, but when worn with my arm warmers, the material on the sleeves sat a little strangely where a diagonal hem met the top of my arm warmer.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

Other performance-focused women's jerseys often command a much higher price. For example, at full price the Bioracer Icon Coldblack Women's Jersey Olive is £55.50 and the Altura Icon Plus Women's Short Sleeve Jersey is £70. Both are currently reduced, but at RRP they're a fair chunk more, making the Madison Flux women's jersey a bargain.

Use this box to explain your overall score

Excellent is how I would rate the Flux jersey. I just can't believe it's only £39.99 for such a quality product. The fit was great, it performed really well and it was so comfortable. On top of which it's practical with features like the stretchy pockets.