Dare 2B AEP Field Sprint Jersey review
The Dare 2B AEP long sleeve jersey is a well-designed thermal top layer for chilly early-spring days.
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to our newsletter Newsletter

The Dare 2B AEP Field Sprint jersey is a good option to choose for early spring days with a decent fit matched with a good level of warmth. Our only gripe is with the stretchiness of the pockets, although in general this jersey seems decent value at £70.
-
+
Decent ergonomic fit
-
+
Balanced level of insulation
-
+
Plenty of storage
-
+
Well designed cuffs
- +
-
-
A little tight around the waist
-
-
Saggy materials at pockets
- -
Why you can trust Cycling Weekly Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
Early spring can be an awkward time of year to choose the right clothing for a ride, with jacket seeming like overkill while jersey and arm warmers can prove a little chilly. The Dare 2B AEP Field Sprint jersey bridges the gap nicely, providing enough warmth for nippy mornings while not being too bulky and causing overheating.
If you're not sure what sort of riding you'll be doing, our page on the best winter cycling jackets will give you lots of hints and tips as to how to choose your perfect winter kit to meet your cycling needs.
The jersey is part of Dare 2B’s AEP (Advanced Ergonomic Performance) range that has been developed in partnership with Oscar Pereiro, the winner of the 2006 Tour de France. This means that the cut of the jersey has been specifically designed to fit well in a riding position, not exactly a revolutionary concept for a cycling jersey, but in the case of this model, it definitely works.
We wouldn’t describe the “slim fit” as aero, but this makes it much more suitable for the majority of bike rides, instead just sitting close enough to the torso that it doesn’t flap in the wind, thankfully with no baggy material hanging from the chest and stomach. Our only gripe with the Dare 2B AEP Field Sprint jersey was that it was a little tight around the bottom hem, although this wasn’t particularly noticeable while riding.
>>>Review: Pactimo Alpine Jersey
In terms of insulation, this jersey doesn’t offer exceptional protection, but is certainly good enough for temperatures north of 6-7ºC when paired with a good base layer such as the Craft Active Extreme base layer or the Madison Merino Isoler base layer. There are also dense mesh panels beneath the arms, which do a great job of aiding air flow on days when the mercury is a little higher than expected. The inside of the AEP jersey is a brushed fleece which is extremely comfortable and fairly light, feeling nice against the skin.
However we did find the fabric, which is the same across the jersey, to be a little too stretchy in some places. This was a particularly a problem when the three rear pockets (and one zipped security pocket) were fully loaded at the start of a long ride, causing the rear of the jersey to sag. That said we were impressed by the amount of storage space offered by the Dare 2B AEP Field Sprint jersey.
Other nice features are the design of the cuffs, which are longer on the back of the hand to provide a little more coverage on chilly days, and the silicon grippers along the bottom hem, which work well to prevent the rear riding up on days where your pockets are not fully laden.
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
-
Faster and better wet weather grip: Goodyear launches second gen road tire range
Five years since launching its first generation road tire line, Ohio-based tire company, Goodyear, today unveiled its latest generation of road tires, said to be 35% fasters ad 19% grippier.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
-
Meet The Joker, a brake-less, chain-less crit racing bike
New York City-based Priority Bicycles today launched a fixed-gear, 70T belt-drive criterium and track racing machine
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
-
Signing of Mark Cavendish leads to end of Scicon's Astana Qazaqstan sponsorship
Cavendish along with several other teammates currently wearing Oakley sunglasses during competition
By Tom Thewlis • Published