You wear one over a baselayer, with bike kit.
As such, it doesn’t matter that they’re designed to keep you comfortable rather than completely dry. Softshells are best for cycling that involves pushing on rather than pottering, and where a hardshell waterproof would be too flappy or too hot. That’s primarily road cycling, including club riding, audax events, and training, but they’re also good for mountain biking.
This is essentially a colder-weather version of the Lusso Aqua Repel. Like that, it’s made in Britain from Windtex Storm Shield Fabric, a laminate with a waterproof (to 10,000mm) membrane in the middle. It’s the only softshell here that will stand up to proper rain – although, given the stitched seams, it’s not impermeable. It’s heavier than the non-Extreme version, having a thermal lining, so it’s warmer. It’s so cosy that I wouldn’t expect to get much non-winter use from it. The size S fitted me (37in chest) perfectly. The orange colour is loud and the long dropped-tail rear highly reflective. More jersey than jacket, as the name says, it’s a thinner and lighter top. Cycling at a decent tempo, I found it warm enough with a base layer for higher single digit temperatures. But I always took, and often wore, a gilet as well. The thermal fabric is treated for water repellency but it’s better at wicking sweat out than stopping rain coming in. There’s subtle (in daylight) reflectivity across the chest and upper arms, and more at the rear hem. It’s very stretchy and the fit is good, close, and accurate, other than the overlong arms.
Madison's Roadrace Apex is a good choice for rides that are cold but not especially wet. There are water-resistant panels on the front, sides, and shoulders, but they’re not enough if it starts tipping down. There’s no microporous membrane it’s a mix of polyester and elastane. Those water-resistant panels are equally good at keeping out windchill, while the jersey-style rear panel allows excess heat to escape better there. Sizing is tighter than average I only just fitted the Small. There are reflective accents on the arms and dropped rear tail. The Gore C5 Gore Windstopper: so good they named it twice? It is an excellent windproof. As well as having plenty of polyester bulk, there’s a Gore Windstopper membrane sandwiched between fleecy inner and brushed outer. Please note range may vary depending on rider ability/ sweat rate.Only the Lusso, which is more rainproof, did as good a job in the winter chill. *Rated using a single thermal dryline long sleeve base layer underneath, giving you the option to layer up.
#Aqua extreme repel jacket. v2 free#
Our water repellant treatment is plant based, fluorine free and fully sustainable. We use a DWR treated fabric under the armpits for refined breathability. PU also doesn’t interfere with the bodies endocrine and hormonal systems, nor does it contribute to PH changes in soil or water. The v2 jackets feature a new windtex membrane made from polyurethane (PU) which is more elastic and breathable over traditional plastics and inherently more eco friendly. Reflective trim around the rear pockets, tail flap, hem, along with reflective logos offer some visibility incase you're caught out in the dark. The inner fabric has also been replaced with a technical dimpled material designed to help lift sweat off your base layer and through the membrane, improving its ability to transfer moisture outwards. You seem to stay drier for longer in prolonged heavy rain.” In 's words “ This Lusso jacket just seems to work better than a lot of other waterproof jackets I've worn with the same rating. Additionally to this it's been designed with a high cut neck, close fitting cuffs and a longer storm flap to help shut the wind and rain out. Its highly windproof and water repellant with a water column of 10,000mm. We have used a new lightweight 3-ply fabric from Windtex called Stormshield that has improved resistance to the elements.
#Aqua extreme repel jacket. v2 pro#
This jacket weighs a mere 362g in a size medium, compared to 483g for a Pro Extreme you can really feel the difference when you're out on the bike and barely feel like you're wearing anything more than a long sleeve jersey. The v2 stands for version 2, and we’ve refined the aqua repel jacket to make it lighter, warmer, and more breathable over the first edition. For an everyday winter jacket that excels in every condition but without the bulk, choose the aqua repel v2.
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