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Danny Shane Pro Arrow Road Jacket

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£155.00

VERDICT:

7
10
Good, solid wind resistant and water resistant jacket for cold but not freezing weather
Weight: 
420g

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The Danny Shane Pro Arrow Road Jacket is a wind resistant and water resistant top for cold but not freezing rides.

The Pro Arrow is mostly made from a brush-backed polyester/polyurethane fabric that doesn't let wind through.

The only sections that aren't made from this material are the underside of the arms, the side panels and the cuffs. These are polyester/elastane, again brush-backed, and they aren't particularly wind resistant, letting plenty of air in and out.

This is one of those tops that sits on the border between being a jersey and being a jacket. I'd call it a jacket, as Danny Shane does, but I wouldn't wear it over a jersey, just directly on top of a base layer. Worn like that, it's good for when the temperature is in the high single degrees centigrade.

Similar jackets often have breathable panels at the rear too and you might want that. It's a case of horses for courses. You do sacrifice some breathability with the windproof rear panels, but you get some extra warmth so it all depends what you're after.

I found the sizing to be roomy for a medium although, as I said, I didn't wear a jersey underneath. It's not a loose cut, but it's not super-close fitting either. Really, though, it's just a bit bigger than most other mediums out there and you might even need to size down to get a flap-free fit. That said, if you're thinking of wearing a base layer plus a jersey underneath, the sizing would be about right so, again, it all comes down to how you intend to use this top.

You get three pockets around the back, topped with reflective piping, along with another zipped one back there for your valuables. There's an exit port there for an earphones lead. Danny Shane calls this pocket waterproof but I found that water could get inside there easily enough in bad conditions.

The high collar offers good neck coverage and there's a zip garage at the top of the sturdy YKK front zip to stop any irritation under your chin. The chunky zip pull is easy enough to grab when you're wearing big gloves.

The waistband is highly elasticated so you get a close fit without any draughts and a silicone gripper helps hold the back in place as you ride.

I wouldn't say there's anything particularly mind-blowing about this jacket but it puts in a good, solid performance across the board.

Verdict

Good, solid wind resistant and water resistant jacket for cold but not freezing weather

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Danny Shane Pro Arrow Road Jacket

Size tested: Medium

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Danny Shane says, "The new Pro Arrow Road Jacket brings the ultimate in water & wind resistance while not sacrificing performance. Featuring a three deep pocket design for extra storage, private waterproof vertical zip pocket with phone/headset eyelet.

"The collar zip offers full neck protection and incorporates a zip garage to ensure comfort. It's unique Arrow design is a versatile and colour coordinating addition to your DannyShane apparel collection."

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
7/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
7/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
7/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
 
7/10
Rate the product for value:
 
6/10

Although Danny Shane doesn't bill it as such, this is essentially a softshell jacket. It performs well and I like the looks but the price is still high for what you get.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

It puts in a good performance, keeping out the wind along with drizzle and road spray.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The wind and water resistance. I think it looks pretty cool too.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

I think the price is too high.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.

Would you consider buying the product? The price puts me off.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? In terms of performance, yes.

Overall rating: 7/10

About the tester

Age: 43  Height: 190cm  Weight: 75kg

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years  I ride: Most days  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,

 

Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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veloprogrammer | 8 years ago
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Doesn't look great does it?  105

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