Gobik has put its finger on the pulse of winter and has tipped the scales thanks to its alliance with Polartec to bring out the “Black Edition", a line of cycling apparel for the colder months. that is based on two references and three pieces, i.e. the "Edition". jacket Armour and the two versions of the Envyin short and long sleeves, depending on the occasion.
They cover most months of the year.
See the distinctive Polartec on a garment is "a contribution to the technical quality of the fabrics. Polartec is a well-known brand among mountain people, a group whose users know exactly what they need in extreme conditions. In that sense, Polartec gives a base of quality and innovation that undoubtedly prolongs the evolution Gobik"José Luis Martínez, cyclist and tester.
From the brand's production department, Ángel Lencina also sees in this collaboration "this step forward that opens up a wide range of uses for our garments".
"Why not Polartec? Their reputation precedes them -completes Angel-. It's about one of the best textile suppliers in the worldThey are one of the best textile suppliers in the world, innovative and revolutionary. They are always researching and creating new technologies to keep improving".
"We identify with their philosophy," he adds.
The zero kilometer of the collection
The origin of the "Black Edition" is to be found in the symbiosis between UAE Team Emirates and Gobik and UAE Team Emirates undertook a year and a half ago. From a mutual work, based on continuous improvement and experimentation in the most demanding conditions, these three pieces have emerged.
"We had been thinking about developing this type of garment for some time and with the collaboration of UAE Team Emirates we have achieved more than remarkable results.
The first prototypes were tested by the riders in the last Giro d'Italia. and from there we have been improving the garments until we reached the final result that we know today" contributes Angel.
As a result of this work we have built a powerful offer in two stages: "With these jackets we cover an important gap in the winter section of our catalog. With Armour we have a jacket for deep winter for temperatures around 0ºC, whereas with Envy we cover the high-end lightweight jacket ready to combat windy or rainy days".
The Armour balances protection and comfort
"When you open the box and take it, you see it so light and flexible, you say to yourself, I'm going to be cold," continues José Luis.
But that's not true "once you get going, the feeling of protection is brutal, almost magical, because on a morning that you start at four below zero and go through all kinds of circumstances, even forcing a long climb, you put your hand in the jacket and it's always dry”.
Its padding Alpha from Polartec filling gives it that efficiency in the treatment of heat and humidity, it, the double zipper and the"something I had only seen in mountain clothing," adds José Luis, for the best sensations at the start.
"It's a double-layer jacket. The outer layer in NeoshellThe outer layer is a protective shield against water and wind, while the inner layer, made up of AlphaThe outer layer in , is responsible for maintaining and regulating body temperature," Angel describes.
All this protection and fit are provided in a jacket, as we say, "light and flexible", whose main motive is to put degrees to the winter, without penalizing aspects that the cyclist values so much, such as the freedom of movement and breathability over the kilometers.
"Its range of use is brutal, from minus five to ten degrees. I don't know of jackets like this on the market," says José Luis. But it's not just that, it's also the little details that count, like the inside pockets, the fitted waist that fits right away, the double-layer collar that feels great, the cuffs that fit perfectly with the cuff of the glove, the reflectors on the arms and the double zipper that seals you in first thing in the morning and allows for good cooling during the ride.
The Envy to make a statement
Angel says that on behalf of "Envy" comes from "envy" in English, as "a nod to the feeling a wearer would experience when seeing the garment on someone else and not on him".
It is a more common concept among cyclists, a sort of windbreaker with technology Polartec in its Neoshell that allows a use "at medium and low temperatures with rain and wind".
It comes in two versions, short sleeve and long sleeve.
Like the ArmourAs in the case of the jackets designed for a very versatile use. in adverse weather conditions. It is a garment that covers a wide temperature range. Thanks to its incredible breathability allows you to go out at low temperatures and regulate your body temperature when the thermometer starts to rise".
In fact, as José Luis describes: "It would be like the Armour but without the inner fabric. It is the third layer, with a good seal, which protects, but breathes. It is complemented by the Armour because it can be used in cooler temperatures.
"It's ideal for wet and windy days, but it's but the most remarkable thing is the number of months in the year you can use itIt's ideal for water and windy days, but the most remarkable thing is the number of months of the year you can use it, both in autumn and spring, and even on mild winter days," says José Luis.
A garment born of pure competition.
Photos CyclingWear by LlargoBike
