Renen Flow MTB jersey review – stylish aesthetic with performance to match

Renen Flow MTB jersey being worn by a model by a mtb trail.

With lots of options on fit, performance, added extras, and of course, the all-important look, your riding jersey needs to tick a lot of boxes to fight for your hard-earned cash. Renen keeps things simple with its Flow jersey, focusing on handcrafted construction and high-performance materials. It doesn’t hurt that it also looks good, so after a few months riding in it, I see how many boxes this jersey ticks and if it can measure up the best MTB jerseys out there.

I like the long length, it doesn't ride up – especially when wearing a hip pack (Image credit: Georgina Hinton)

Design and specifications

The Flow jersey is entirely constructed from Drycycle mesh fabric, a super-soft 4-way stretch technical fabric that is designed to transport sweat away from the skin and offer premium airflow. It’s a slim-fitting cut with a slightly longer length than the norm, with the armholes slightly angled forward to help comfort levels in the riding position. The jersey costs $68/ £65 / €62.95 and like the Renen Unite long-sleeve jersey, there’s the option to get your name and race number printed across the back for an additional $50. Sizing runs from S-2XL, and it comes in six colors.

The whole jersey is constructed from Drycycle fabric, which wicks sweat effectively and quickly (Image credit: Georgina Hinton)

Performance

I went for a size small in Chalk White, which matches the Black Renen drop shorts as a great looking outfit. The slim fit looks and feels great – the soft Drycyle mesh material is super-soft next to the skin. The longer length and close-cut hem work particularly well when wearing a hip-pack, as I didn’t experience any ride-up.

The loop collar design eliminates a neck seam and ups the comfort levels (Image credit: Georgina Hinton)

I can’t say I noticed any advantage of the forward-cut armholes. But what mattered was breathability – especially in the warmer months I was testing. That box was easily ticked off the list, with the jersey doing a great job of wicking sweat and keeping me cool, but with its full mesh construction, It’s one for warmer months. I’ve washed it lots of times, and it’s surprisingly snag-resistant, so durability is pretty good for a fabric that does feel quite vulnerable.

Verdict

The Renen Flow jersey is one for the warmer months with its high ventilation properties. I like the simple aesthetic, and the cut is great and its proven durable enough after a few months of riding.

Tech specs: Renen Unite jersey

• Price: $68 (+ $50 for rear name/number customization) / £65 / €62.95
• Colors: Black, Chalk White, Green Camo, White Camo, Carolina Blue, Highlighter Chalk
• Sizes: S-2XL