Got a favourite sleeveless outer layer? Tell us about it.
Gilet, vest or sleeveless jacket — whatever you call it, it’s one of the most useful items in a cyclist’s wardrobe. A gilet keeps the breeze off your torso when the weather is cool, but not so cold you need a full jacket. It can be easily rolled up and tucked into a pocket when it warms up, or you can tuck a gilet into your pocket if you expect cooler weather later in the day.
This apparently simple garment comes with a huge variety of different features, though. Do you prefer a mesh or a ‘solid’ back? Super-light or sturdier fabric? Pockets or none? A lined collar or simple nylon? Tell us which gilet you prefer and why, to help your fellow cyclists pick the best gilet.
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11 thoughts on “What’s the best cycling gilet? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice”
Vulpine Softshell – http:/
Vulpine Softshell – http://www.cyclesurgery.com/vulpine–softshell-gilet/vests-/-gilets/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/52093
I was really pleased when this arrived but then my girlfriend took great delight in telling me it looked like a Waitrose uniform. Regardless it’s seen a lot of use over the winter.
dhb Flashlight Windproof
dhb Flashlight Windproof Gilet
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-flashlight-windproof-gilet/
I have only had this for a few weeks but has been very useful in the cold mornings rolls up very compact for rear pockets, vented back saves you getting sweaty good value & good quality!
Morvelo hemisphere gilet
Morvelo hemisphere gilet
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/morvelo-womens-blizzard-hemisphere-gilet/
Castelli FAwesome for me –
Castelli FAwesome for me – the clue is in the name.
I have the Decathalon one in
I have the Decathalon one in the photo above – I don’t know if it’s the best gilet but it works very well and it cost less than £20. I can’t imagine there is a better value for money option.
Rapha Brevet Gilet is
Rapha Brevet Gilet is mightily impressive
I’ve got the coral version and it is incredibly visible, and very lightweight.
massive fan!
Endura pakagilet – simple
Endura pakagilet – simple effective and access to my jersey pockets.
Sportful Hot Pack
Sportful Hot Pack
http://road.cc/content/review/57813-sportful-hot-pack-vest
Paid a tenner for the
Paid a tenner for the decathlon aerofit http://www.decathlon.co.uk/aerofit-road-cycling-gilet-black-blue-id_8354627.html
its great, squeeze me hard enough and I’d pay full whack.
The Friends of Herne Hill
The Friends of Herne Hill Velodrome gilet is a beauty:
http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/product/fhhv-gilet/
Made by Milltag, race cut, incredible protection for the wind and two handy rear pockets for snacks. Classic FHHV stripes and visible for low-light riding.
It’s been the first thing out of my cupboard when heading out since November. Only £55 too…with all proceeds going toward the development of Herne Hill Velodrome.
Mavic Helium Vest for me –
Mavic Helium Vest for me – ultra-light, takes the edge off wind & drizzle with no danger of overheating, great fit and packs so small there’s room for it in a jersey pocket that’s already got a pump and phone in it.