Gillet recommendations?

abr1966
abr1966 Posts: 54
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
Thanks for any opinions....i'm looking to get a waterproof gillet but not for major amounts of money, thinking of upto around £50 maybe!

Cheers

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  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    I've heard good things about the Shutt VR one
    http://www.shuttvr.com/shop/productdetail.php?id=Gilet
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  • abr1966
    abr1966 Posts: 54
    Altura reflex looks decent according to the reviews on here?
  • Supergoose
    Supergoose Posts: 1,089
    abr1966 wrote:
    Altura reflex looks decent according to the reviews on here?

    +1 I've got 2!
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  • ynyswen24
    ynyswen24 Posts: 703
    Solo clothing, from Mosquito or Always Riding. Fits well, packs down to a reasonable size. Very happy with it.
  • mattbass789
    mattbass789 Posts: 355
    Shutt VR one looks top, gets good reviews, plus can't knock the price.
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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    I just bought a Mavic Echelon. Its a great fit and only £40. The Shutt VR one looks a little flappy to me.
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  • carl_p
    carl_p Posts: 989
    Very pleased with my Pearl Izumi gilet. Not sure it will pack down small enough for the back pocket, but perfect for chilly spring rides.
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  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    mattbass789 wrote:
    Shutt VR one looks top, gets good reviews, plus can't knock the price.
    I have one of these. Its very smart, very windproof and waterproof in the non mesh areas. It's mae in Britain and packs up small as well. For £39 or so it's a bargain.
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  • ScottieP
    ScottieP Posts: 599
    I have a medium sized Altura Reflex that I'm happy to sell if the sizing works for you. It's too big for me and only been worn 2 or 3 times in 2 years - I just use my Gore Phantom as the sleeves come off that. PM me if interested.
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  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    another vote for the Shutt - I have one and its good. Stuffs away easily in a back pocket.
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  • Donnic
    Donnic Posts: 85
    +1 for the Pearl Izumi.

    Had mine for a year now, love it. Comfortable, lightweight and more importantly, keeps you warm and dry.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Mavic gear is excellent.

    If you are a size S, snap up the descente one at PBK for £15
  • TiBoy
    TiBoy Posts: 366
    I have got a Shutt one and think its great. Packs up quite small and have worn it in showers and on cold days and it performed very well. I got a medium which I normally am and there are no flappy bits. At £39 its a bit of a bargin for a quality piece of kit, and its British....
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  • TiBoy
    TiBoy Posts: 366
    And if you join Shutt's clubroom you get a discount on your purchase....
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  • Wamas
    Wamas Posts: 256
    I have the Altura Reflex, great gillet, but it's not waterproof and doesn't claim to be.
    It will keep a shower away, but any prolonged rain and any gillet will be limited.
  • TiBoy
    TiBoy Posts: 366
    If you are still after a jersey and were considering a Shutt one they are doing 20% off in cycling weekly bargains only £31.20 now! Why did I not wait??? http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/buyandse ... html#shutt
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  • mf5
    mf5 Posts: 207
    Gore wear is excellent quality very pleased with mine
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Lusso gilet does the job perfectly well - and only about £20...

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