While summer continues to gradually eke its way to a close, the change of season doesn’t mark the end of riding for the die-hard cyclist however.
Rather, it merely represents a change in riding conditions, and so to a change in cycling apparel.
Indeed, as the temperatures begin to drop, many cyclists begin turning their attention toward finding the best cool-weather cycling gear, focussing on the jacket as the main ingredient for keeping warm.
Once again, Sportful offers an extensive range of jackets, which offer a blend of style and advanced high-tech fabrics, to meet the demands that Fall/Winter riding can present.
Here’s a glimpse at some of them:
FIANDRE EXTREME NEOSHELL JACKET
The jacket that excels in every cool or cold condition, from sun to rain. There’s never been anything like it.
Concept:
We set out to make the ultimate jacket: highly breathable, warm, with perfect stretch fit, and fully waterproof. This is the jacket that you’ll chose for dry conditions, yet it’s a full-protection rain jacket when you need it. The only jacket you need for conditions 10° and colder.
Features:
- Exclusive Polartec® NeoShell is windproof, waterproof, highly breathable and elastic
- Mid-weight fabric can be worn with a base layer or add a thermal layer for cold conditions
- Fully taped seams for full waterproofing
- Waterproof YKK® Vislon® zipper
- 3 external rear pockets
- No-sew finishing on pockets, hem and cuffs
- Reflective transfers on back
GRUPPETTO WS PARTIAL JACKET
Concept:
Fit and cut like the Bodyfit Pro jacket but with partial Windstopper® protection for improved breathability.
Features:
- Bodyfit Pro construction
- Windstopper® 4Way Warm fabric on front and sleeves
- Back in TDTxp for breathability
- Internal ThermoDrytex Plus cuff
- 3 high capacity rear pockets
- YKK® Vislon® zipper
WS ASCENT 2 JACKET
Concept:
Extremely high breathability makes this essential jacket ideal for a wide range of fall and winter riding conditions.
This partial-protection jacket uses high-breathability Windstopper® on the front and sleeves for complete wind protection, while the back in Sportful’s TDTxp thermal fabric allows enough airflow to keep you very dry. It’s ideal for high-intensity rides at 5° or moderate-intensity rides at up to 16°.
Features:
- Windstopper® 4-way Mid on front and sleeves for optimum protection in a wide range of conditions
- Back in TDTxp thermal fabric for high stretch and breathability
- YKK® Vislon® zipper for easy sliding
- Silicone gripper elastic at waist
- 3 external rear pockets
- Reflective detailing on back
WS RESIST JACKET
Concept:
Sportful performance in a jacket with a less race look
The slightly roomier fit and clean color blocking make this jacket look right for the rider wanting extra space or for the MTB trails. Windstopper® protection on the front and our ThermoDrytex PL+ on the back for breathability.
Features:
- Windstopper® 4-way Mid fabric on front and sleeves for protection
- Back panel in ThermoDrytex PL+ for excellent breathability
- Laser-cut and thermowelded front pocket
- 3 external rear pockets
- YKK® zipper
- Extra room to fit a wide range of cyclists
- Reflective details at back
SURVIVAL GORE-TEX® JACKET
The best protection in the peloton.
Concept:
The last few seasons saw the Survival jacket earn its name, as many of the classics and grand tours suffered extreme weather conditions, from snow and ice at Milan-San Remo and the Giro to heavy downpours at the Tour of Britain and world championships in Florence. It wasn’t just Tinkoff Saxo riders who sought refuge in the only pro-issue Gore-Tex® road cycling jacket on the market. You know a product is better than anything else when other teams start wearing it too…
Features:
- Ultra lightweight Gore-Tex® Active Shell for total waterproofness with minimum weight
- Fit & construction developed with Tinkoff Saxo pro cycling team
- Camlock zippers completely close against the wrist and open for venting and removal of jacket
- Pit-Zips for extra venting when needed
- Drop down splash flap snaps away when not needed
- Zipper flaps with velcro tabs for easy closure when on the bike
- High collar with non absorbent insert to keep your neck dry
- Reflective piping
FIANDRE LIGHT WS JACKET
Concept:
If you could pick just one jacket to cover all your fall, winter and spring riding, this would be it.
Full wind protection protects you in even the coldest conditions, excellent water repellency and the waterproof zipper keep you dry, and the outstanding breathability of our lightest Windstopper® fabric prevents overheating. Plus it’s extremely light and the stretch fit guarantees comfort.
Features:
- Windstopper® LightStretch for total wind protection with breathable water repellency
- NoRain fabric on sides
- 3 rear pockets with drain holes
- Lycra® trim wrist fits easily over or in gloves
- YKK® Vislon® waterproof zipper
- Reflective heat transfer strips
SPORTFUL R&D JACKET
Concept:
New insulation technology for incredible warmth that feels nearly weightless
Warm and light is how you’ll describe this jacket after your first ride. Polartec® Alpha insulation technology has taken the outdoor clothing market by storm, but cycling is an even better application. We can provide goose-down-like insulation, loft and warmth, but we can also make it breathable, stretchy and good at moisture management.
Features:
- WindShield / Polartec® Alpha / stretch mesh fabric sandwich for nearly weightless insulation and weather protection
- YKK® Vislon® zipper with external wind flap
- Anatomically shaped high collar with fleece lining
- Microfiber elastic at waist with silicone grip pattern
- 3 external rear pockets
- Reflective fabric in pocket pleat
FLASH SOFTSHELL JACKET
Concept:
Our entry-level jacket provides high-level performance.
This jacket offers the wind protection and thick fleece of our SoftShell fabric in front, with TDTxp brushed polyester back panels, and excellent value.
Features:
- Fleece lined Softshell for wind protection
- Back in 100% polyester brushed fleece TDTxp
- Lie-flat wrist closure in ThermoDrytex +
- 3 external rear pockets
- Thermodrytex+ stretch insert in center pocket
- Heat-transfer logos
- Reflective piping
- YKK® zipper
