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AutumnPossibly-Winter Jersey

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  • August 13, 2015 at 4:09 pm #24605
    jameshay

    I know it’s still August but having kids I’m an early riser and out the door pretty early for my rides. It’s starting to feel quite fresh and it’s only going to get colder from now.

    I’m heading into my first autumn of road biking and am looking for an all round jersey to get me into the colder months.

    I’m looking at the Castelli Gabba but can’t decide whether I neeed to go for the convertible or whether the short sleeve with arm warmers will be enough to get me through. I know in the deep winter I’m going to need to layer up and possibly add a jacket but will I get away with the short sleeve or should I just invest in the convertible? Anything else as good as the Gabba?

    I tend to go for short(ish) sharp rides so the body warms up quite quickly once I get going.

    Cheers
    James

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  • August 14, 2015 at 8:32 am #856825
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    rjfrussell

    BTW- Evans has the Gabba 2
    BTW- Evans has the Gabba 2 short sleeve on at £95 if you are that way inclined.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/castelli/gabba-2-short-sleeve-wind-rain-jersey-ec067223

    August 14, 2015 at 8:30 am #856823
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    rjfrussell

    I think the Sportful Fiandre
    I think the Sportful Fiandre Light Windstopper Jacket is superb

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-fiandre-light-windstopper-jacket/

    It is called a jacket, but it is very breatheable and light. Not fully waterproof, but stands up to heavy showers, just not prolonged rain.

    It was my default kit last winter. With a light base layer it is fine for anything below 10/12 degrees. With warm bib tights, headband and a roll neck merino base layer I was wearing it down to freezing.

    Unless the forecast is for heavy rain, you don’t need to worry about any other waterproofing.

    Brilliant bit of kit.

    August 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm #856821
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    DanTe

    The Gabba, it’s in my bike
    The Gabba, it’s in my bike top 5, up there with new wheels etc.
    That jersey with arm warmers will do right you down to freezing with a bit of merino.
    I rode with it in a S.Spanish Winter with temps up to 18 deg c and it’s fine. Gets a bit sweaty after that especially over here if there’s humidity.
    It’s worth every penny and lasts..

    August 13, 2015 at 5:01 pm #856819
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    Scoob_84

    Gabba’s paired with a pair of
    Gabba’s paired with a pair of arm warmers are great and will cover you for most conditions apart from the very cold.

    As an alternative, you could try the sportful bodyfit jacket. Similar material to the gabba, but a bit thicker, paired with a long sleeve base layer works well right through the worst of winter. Its got a good degree of water repellency too, possibly better than the gabba, but breathable to stop you building up too much sweat.

    The gabba is a little more versatile in that you can ride with it in warmer weather.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sportful-bodyfit-pro-windstopper-jacket/rp-prod121400?gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwgLGuBRCqptLsnJCvh-wBEiQAiNRjsQ45PXtzQUGPIhN7foJMNtRg39aDwNY19IB61LARpfAaAqX68P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

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