#Lusso aqua extreme repel jacket v2 pro#
#Lusso aqua extreme repel jacket v2 plus#

Made of multiple panels, and with three flat sitting rear pockets (plus a secure zippered one), it’s very obviously aero.

What we say: This close-cut jersey goes as far as incorporating an uber-flexible zipper in its quest for the perfect form-fitting silhouette.

#Lusso aqua extreme repel jacket v2 plus#

What the makers say: Designed to keep riders at their optimal 37✬ temperature while riding through a range of conditions, anatomic 3D construction delivers exceptional fit and aerodynamics plus cold-weather versatility. Verdict: Yesterday’s Roubaix style jersey reimagined with water-resistance and windproofing. Cheap to buy, it won’t sell you short – with laser-cut cuffs and reflective detailing boosting its looks above what you’d expect given the price. Happy across a huge temperature range, and playing well with a variety of baselayers and throw-over jackets, it’ll also deal well with short, spitty showers. Marrying windproof and water-resistant front and arm panels with a breathable fleece-lined back panel, it’ll keep the weather off your front while allowing your back to let off steam. What we say: Barring the effects of global warming, this is the sort of jersey you’ll get a ton of use out of if you ride in the UK. The Equinox Softshell Cycling Jacket is a hybrid of warmth and breathability and combines the protection of a jacket, with the performance of a jersey. What the makers say: The perfect jacket for in-between seasons. An old-school but useful designīuy now from Rapha for £110 4. Verdict: A lightweight throw-over option for long descents or sudden chills. Styling is predictably lovely, although given the garment’s type you could probably get away with something cheaper without noticing much of a drop in performance. Very breathable, it’s fabric leaves it less aero than more stretchy alternatives. More one for warm days and high altitudes, or to carry as minimalist insurance against changeable conditions – Rapha describes it as filling the gap between a gilet and a thicker jacket. The sort of thing you remove from your jersey to pop on as you crest the summit, its back is composed of mesh for breathability and low weight.

#Lusso aqua extreme repel jacket v2 pro#

What we say: With plenty of other windproof garments in its range, Rapha’s Pro Team Wind Jacket is free to assume the form of a light throw-over style jacket. What the makers say: A packable cycling jacket designed to protect you from the chill of early morning starts and long descents. Gore Wear C3 Windstopper Phantom Zip-Off Jacket Versatile and tough, yet comfy and close-fittingīuy now from Tredz for £161 2. Verdict: Able to face down the worst conditions. Cut for racers there’s very little fabric to catch the wind, although this also leaves you less space to hide if you’ve anything other than a racer’s physique.

Triple rear pockets and an elasticated hem with silicone gripper complete the effect. However, thanks to fabulously stretchy fabric and matching breathability of 1,5000 g/m2, it feels more like a jersey than a shell. First, it’s properly weather-resistant with a waterproofness rated at 1,5000 mm. The Pro Sl Waterproof Softshell mixes all these elements. What we say: Jersey and jacket, windproof and waterproof. The Pro SL Softshell delivers through a fully waterproof construction with enough stretch to achieve a flap free fit on the bike.

What the makers say: Winter riding demands protection from the elements without compromising performance.