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Need advice on Gilets

  • 01-09-2014 6:17pm
    #1
    lismore7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭


    I'm looking to get a Gilet for early morning and cool days cycling.
    I want it to be windproof, breathable and of poss a waterproof front.

    Have looked at Altura Raceline and Raceline Pro and also Castilli Fawesome 2 but thats very expensive.

    Never had a gilet, so interested in what others have tried and tested before I choose...


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  • #2
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    I have a Altura Nightvision gilet.Have it 2 years now,still in perfect condition.Its one of my favourite cycling clobber.I use it with a base layer and jersey when the temps are above about 6 celcius.Below 6 c I wear my baselayer and a winter cycling jacket.I own a lot of Altura clothing,its fuctions well and lasts long.


  • #3
    cunavalos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    lismore7 wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a Gilet for early morning and cool days cycling.
    I want it to be windproof, breathable and of poss a waterproof front.

    Have looked at Altura Raceline and Raceline Pro and also Castilli Fawesome 2 but thats very expensive.

    Never had a gilet, so interested in what others have tried and tested before I choose...

    Castelli Free Gilet (Warmer than the Fawesome but cheaper)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/castelli-free-vest/rp-prod117757

    I prefer the thermal type gilets over along sleeve jersey and is sufficient for late autumn / early winter


  • #4
    lismore7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭lismore7


    cunavalos wrote: »
    Castelli Free Gilet (Warmer than the Fawesome but cheaper)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/castelli-free-vest/rp-prod117757

    I prefer the thermal type gilets over along sleeve jersey and is sufficient for late autumn / early winter

    Is Castelli Free Gilet small enough to be rolled up and stuck in a back pocket?


  • #5
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    Cheapest place to buy these online?


  • #6
    lismore7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭lismore7


    GeneralC wrote: »
    Cheapest place to buy these online?

    I've not found 1 particular place that's the cheapest for everything. 1 place might be cheapest for 1 certain item and another place cheaper for a different item. One just has to google around


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  • #7
    cunavalos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    lismore7 wrote: »
    Is Castelli Free Gilet small enough to be rolled up and stuck in a back pocket?

    It is more like a fitted winter jacket without sleeves. If rolled up tightly it may fit into a back pocket bit will look quite bulky


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