Alongside bib shorts, a short-sleeved jersey is the most obvious part of any cyclist’s wardrobe at this time of year.

There’s plenty to consider if you’re in a new jersey for summer – cut, fit, size, style, even colour. And while we would all love to walk into our local bike shop and pick any jersey which takes our fancy, often budget constraints will play their part, too.

Buyer’s guide: what to look for in a short sleeve jersey

But you needn’t break the bank and you can still get plenty of jersey for £50. To prove that point, we’ve rounded up six of the best affordable jerseys over the following pages.