When Jose "Llargo", Gobik's tester, took it out of the box, he thought: "I'm going to be cold". But no...
In Gobik's temperature thermometer, the "Armour" jacket would rank in the lowest range, between -5 degrees and +10 degrees, but in the highest range in technical evolution and performance.
We are talking about a garment that straddles everything, its NeoShell® and Alpha® fabrics, both from the leading North American brand Polartec®, provide insulation and air exchange never seen before. In other words: they keep our body warm, without moisture during the entire outing, in addition to protecting us from rain or wind in an optimal way.
As we say, they combine performance against the cold and the feeling of lightness and fit that every cyclist is looking for. Heavy and uncomfortable winter clothing is a long time ago.
Ivan Basso, Giro d'Italia champion and Gobik ambassador, told us that "clothing has a great influence on the cyclist's performance at all levels. Being comfortable and comfortable, with the right temperature, are important things for cycling" and this is achieved by the "Gobik Armour”.
Performance on the move
Juan Antonio Flecha, the great specialist in classics, took it out in a harsh winter in the Penedés, with humidity and more than a little cool, a cold that goes in and doesn't come out, so typical of the Catalan territory.
He put on the "Armour" with a merino wool thermal underneath. "Maybe I should have added one more layer..." he tells us, "a Pacer would have been nice, but I was brave enough to see the capabilities of the garment, and it was good, very good. The jacket offers very good protection, plus it's flexible and comfortable. You're dry inside".
The Spanish champion Alberto Contador is looking forward to the versatility of the piece as the hours go by: "It allows you to go out at below zero and get as close as ten degrees and not have a major problem during the whole outing. It adapts to the thermometer, but its fit is very aero. We're talking about a pure winter jacket, which is very pleasant to the touch, with different layers for warmth".
Polartec seal guarantee
"Polartec® is a well-known brand among mountain people, a group whose users know exactly what they need in extreme conditions. In that sense, the American firm provides a level of quality and innovation that is undoubtedly reflected in the jacket" continues Jose "Llargo".
From Gobik production, Angel Lencina states that "this is one of the best textile suppliers in the world, being innovative and revolutionary. They are always researching and creating new technologies to keep improving".
Going back to the beginning, when you take it out of the box it seems that you are going to be cold, but not: "Once you start riding, the feeling of protection is brutal, almost magical, because in 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 is always dry", a sensation courtesy of the AlphaPolartec® , an inner padding whose efficiency in handling heat and moisture is proven on the move.
Adaptable insulation
All this in addition to the double zipper, which allows us to create, if necessary, a forced ventilation, which flows through the jacket and is expelled through the upper opening of the back.
On the outside, the outer layer in Neoshell® "is a protective shield against rain and wind, with a water column of 10,000 mm, a very serious figure, which ensures waterproofing," says Angel. And there is also the extra rear skirt, to avoid annoying splashes from the wheel in these situations.
All this protection and fit are given in a jacket, as we say, "light and flexible", whose main reason is to put degrees to winter, without penalizing the freedom of movement and breathability with the passage of kilometers.
Add to all this the eye-catcher: "The jacket attracted attention in the group," he concludes. Flecha-. The logo looks good.
Technical Data
- Thermal Jacket
- Properties: Waterproof | Windproof | Thermal Balance
- Setting: Perfect fit
- Temperature: -5 to +10 ºC
- Weight: 370 g (M)
More information on the product page.
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