Forum menu
I currently have a Descente Superlite Gilet, pretty sure it's Pertex, whatever it is, it's ****in lightweight and thin. That's all I want, a cheeky windbreaker for the spring morning commute.
Nothing wrong with my current one, except that I've had a particularly energetic winter and it's pretty damn baggy!
reccomendations?
Craft
mavic
Gore Phantom Windstopper 2 (showerproof and with removable sleeves)
The Mavics look lovely, but £70-£90 quid for a Gilet? really?
Sounds as if you'e after something like Montane slipstream. The only thing lighter is a binbag, and they're reasonably priced in comparison to a mavic one.
got mine for 40 on ebay. my initial reaction to the rrp was similar! nicely cut and well made though
Just picked up a Mavic Echelon from Royles for £30 posted
Wife has the Craft Light - very nice too. Can be had for £40 I think.
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-hot-pack-4-windproof-cycling-gilet/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products ]Sportful Hotpack[/url]
montane slipstream, got mine for around £25 i think in the sales last year if you can find similar offer (sorry i can't remember the shop - it was online though) and it fits in my shorts pocket/road jersey with plenty of space to spare 🙂
Craft from www.alwaysriding.co.uk
Light & packs into a little rear pocket.
Montane slipstream, 78g, pertex quantum, love it
Lusso at £20, bit basic and boxy cut but OK for MTB ing in; however far better fit and performance from Assos Lightweight gilet, very breathable, good fit for road use but costly almost to extreme unless you find one in a sale 🙂
How about a Descente Superlite Gilet but a size smaller?
Gore Phantom Windstopper 2 (showerproof and with removable sleeves)
Seriously? What's lightweight about that? I'm all for spuriously recommending your own gear, and it's a great jacket (I have one), but it does not meet the requirement at all. Not even close.
Gore Countdown gilet, that's an option.
Polaris....Sphere i think,super lightweight about £25 on the fleabay!
i really like my gore countdown