![]() We've tackled sub-zero morning rides with a hefty dose of windchill with no problems, in fact they're the warmest cycling tights we've ever tested. With these tights, cold legs are a thing of the past. Read our review of the Showers Pass Elite 2.1įind a Showers Pass dealer Stolen Goat Climb & Conquer Winter Jacket - £149.00 The women's version is similarly excellent. Your particular optics may skew your opinion to favouring or bemoaning one particular area – weight, fit, breathability, features, ruggedness, and so on – but it's rare that a jacket, even one costing a very solid three figures, ticks every box, in full. They all do the job, keeping you dry, warm and comfortable. At the rarified end of the price spectrum they are all great. From £20 commuter cheapies up to £400 tech'd-out mountain bike range-toppers that wouldn't be out of place on an alpine expedition. This is not a walking or outdoor waterproof repurposed for cycling, it's a cycling jacket from the ground up.Īs tester Mike Stead puts it: "I've owned and reviewed many jackets over the last 30 years. The first thing that's noticeable about the Elite 2.1 Jacket – aside from the not inconsiderable price – is how well featured and how meticulously designed it is. It's as close to perfect a jacket as we've ever worn, for going far, fast and hard in the most awful of weather. It has legions of adoring fans, and it's easy to see why. The Showers Pass Elite 2.1 is in the round the lightest, most waterproof and windproof triple-layer jacket the company makes. Read more: Wet weather racing jerseys - weatherproof spring/autumn/winter Gabba-style cycling jerseys, from the original to the Shadow jersey Waterproof jackets Showers Pass Elite 2.1 - £220 ![]() Read our review of the Galibier Sentinel Foul Weather Jersey It's a triple-layer jersey, with a laminate membrane sandwiched between the inner and outer layers.įor added protection from the rain it uses a DWR (durable water repellent) treatment, but rather than it being applied at the end of manufacturing, the fabric is treated before production starts, which makes it longer lasting according to Galibier. The Sentinel is for riding in foul weather, or at least when the chances are that those conditions might turn up at some point in your journey. Technically, the Sentinel is a jersey according to Galibier, and it's designed to work with just a baselayer, within an outdoor temperature range of 7-16☌. ![]() It's not a new concept, but one that Galibier has executed very well indeed, and at a relatively bargain price. The Galibier Sentinel blurs the lines on what defines a jacket and jersey thanks to its mixture of weatherproofing, lightweight race styling and short sleeves. Wet-weather cycling jerseys Castelli Gabba 3 WS Rain Jersey - £140.00
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