dhb Glitch Winter Jersey

The DHB Glitch long sleeve jersey is part of the company's Form range, with a tailored cut designed to fit close to the body using varying contoured panels and the elasticity of the material to keep its shape.

This jersey has been designed with the performance rider in mind, with a dropped tail and short front that keeps the jersey taut so there's no bunching when in a racing tuck.

Aimed at autumnal and late winter/early spring conditions, the Glitch uses a fleecy Roubaix fabric to provide warmth and moisture wicking. It's called 'Power Dry Soft' '' not exactly catchy, but you get the gist of what DHB are thinking.

The fleece interior is very soft against the skin and even though we're a long way past autumn thankfully it hasn't been that cold, so the Glitch has been one of my go-to jerseys for hard training this winter. Paired with a long sleeve, mid-weight baselayer it's perfectly warm enough from 5°C up to about 15°C.

Even when you're riding hard you don't overheat as the fabric does seem to transfer heat away very quickly. It can get a little damp inside once you stop moving but you soon dry off as soon as you get going again.

The fit is good; close without being restrictive. The silicone hem gripper keeps it all in place when you're in the drops. The arms are a good length, giving plenty of coverage even with your hands at full stretch. The sleeves are cut slim which means even when you are crouched there isn't any bunching at the elbows.

You get a full zip which finishes nice and high, covering most of your neck and stopping those annoying drafts whipping down your back. Round the back there are your regulation three pockets. These aren't massively deep but they remain tight even when loaded so you shouldn't lose anything out of them. One pocket has a hole to pass your headphone cable through should you fancy listening to some tunes while riding.

You could stick an Italian clothing maker's label on the Glitch and the price for this level of performance and fit would be double the DHB's bargain £53. And it's currently on sale for just over £37, which makes it an absolute steal.

The build quality looks great with nice tidy stitching and finish with the zip running smoothly after plenty of wear.

The Glitch comes in a range of sizes from XS to XXL and the size guide on Wiggle's site is pretty much bang on.

Overall the Glitch is a cracking race jersey for when the temperature is low. You'll get loads of use out of it over spring, autumn or cool summer days and the fact that it is so close fitting means you can easily layer it under a winter jacket.

Verdict

Race ready, well made, top performing jersey for an excellent price.