FWE or, to give the brand it's longer name, FW Evans, is the in-house clothing and accessories line by high-street bike chain Evans Cycles. The clothing part of the range comprises tights, shorts, jerseys, jackets, caps and various accessories. I took the FWE LTR — short for Lunch Time Ride, according to Evans — for a number of rides to put it through its paces.
For a very reasonable £39.99 RRP you get a well cut lycra jersey that has plenty of features and a fair degree of simple style.
Add to that the fact that the jersey is currently retailing with a 20 percent discount and the value for money side of things boosts in its favour.
Taller women will find the long length of the jersey a boon and although the jersey is lycra and has a women's specific cut, it sits loosely so if you do want a more athletic or snug fit, you'll need to go down a size.
The lycra itself is a fairly lightweight knit, so don't expect any compression qualities here, and features a full-length zip.
It does feature a panelled construction and the seams are pleasingly out of the way of any potential hot spots, featuring a raglan style shoulder seam rather than a seam on top of the shoulder and around the arm pit.
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The wrists stay snugly in place due to a soft lycra cuff and a drop tail ensures the lower back stays covered.
The LTR jersey has three generous pockets plus an extra security pocket with a zip closure for stowing things like change, cards or keys.
I did note that because the lycra of the jersey isn't the firmest, if you load the pockets heavily the jersey can pull to the side while you're riding — but a pump, phone and a few snacks didn't cause any huge issues.
As with the bib tights, the jersey features a reflective stripe at the lower back, on each sleeve and another at the back of the neck to help increase rider visibility in the dark.
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Price, sizing and availability
The LTR jersey comes in sizes XS to XL and I'd say sizes up true based on my experience and a comparison with the Evans Cycles clothing size chart.
The medium equates to a UK 12-14 and the large to a UK 14-16. If you want a closer fit, you'll need to go down a size.