Yes, when we talk about "Volt"we are talking about a t-shirtnot from a jerseythe garment that marked the leap of Gobik into new and unexplored terrain. Lands outside of lycra and performance, lands more of gravel or all mountainmore gravel or all mountain, "rebellious" as I would say Juan Antonio Flecha.
O of freeride o enduroas he told us Ignasi Jorbawhere the "Volt"We like them a lot, because "they are very light and we appreciate that, because we carry a very heavy bicycle and even a helmet. aerosuit”.
True, the first impression that the garment conveys is lightness. You can pick it up and fold it into a ball in your hand, which returns to its normal state, wrinkle-free and ready, once you stretch it. Its fabrics and construction have a lot to do with this and also with the performance it gives us on the bike.
Cool, especially cool
Both front and back, except for the pockets, are based on a stretchy, lightweight, ultra-durable and highly resistant polyester. breathable. This gives it a brutal ability to transfer and dry sweat on hot days. When you put it on you have a feeling of air, of freedom, a feeling that is enhanced by a perception for those of us who come from the lycra: it gives the impression that you are going with the jersey open.
Bare-chested, like many cyclists in the Tour. That's the feeling at the first moment on the bike. Its width, just the right amount, is not exaggerated, does not prevent it from fitting and you look tight, to a certain extent. All this with round neck and closed.
More disciplined sleeves
There are two types of adjustment, in the body is well fixed, with a generous sizing that justifies the cyclist's body, but without overwhelming, this is not pro road cycling.
Then there are the sleeves, in smoother material, with an original cut and thermosealed edge. The sleeves do fit a little tighter, it is not crazy, but they are more fixed. A detail is its fabric, as we say smoother, not microperforated as the central plate.
This detail is interesting when you make gravel and you get into narrow trails, where you get hit by high leaves and some branches. At normal speed, the material responds very well to possible snags.
Fast drying
One aspect that caught our attention was its behavior on the descents. The fact that it is loose-fitting does not prevent it from adjusting well to the chest and shoulders, so that when you start to descend, the garment does not start to vibrate, on the contrary, each fabric knows where to place itself, so that the feeling of wind resistance is not such.
Then there is the drying en route. After a long uphill run, there is a descent which, if it is a little longer, will be enough to allow the fabric to dry most of the sweat accumulated in the previous stretch in the headwind.
Pockets that inspire saddlebags
The uses of the T-shirt "VoltThe uses of the " T-shirt are more in the direction of gravel, ebike and bikepacking, although it also has a place among enduro and enduro lovers. freerideThe " " T-shirt is also used by enduro and enduro enthusiasts, although these have the "Terrain"a more specific ally.
About the pockets we have several notes. First, they are generousso much so that it takes us back to cycling with saddlebags. They are two vertical pieces, on both sides, and a horizontal one which is accessed by zipper and in which fit quite a few things, from a banana to bars, gels, keys, small inflator and even sunglasses, if night falls and you do not want to fix them in the case.
Carrying full pockets does not entail discomfort, because the jersey has a inside tape that adjusts to the waist and secures the load better.
By the way, looking from behind, the shirt falls under its own weight, meaning that the fit and layout of the pockets fit plumb, without the need to worry every now and then if the person behind you sees the shirt well fixed.
And, as I would say Juan Antonio FlechaThe gravel rider may not be the best on the road or in the mountains, but if he does things right he'll be a 7 in everything".
The jersey Volt is available in 3 colors:
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