Race fit gilets / vests?

thegreatdivide
thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
Looking for a really tight fitting flap free race cut gilet with as few logos as possible, in black and one that doesn’t take up too much space in a jersey pocket. I’ve got a Rapha one that’s the business, but I’d also like one that rolls up into an even smaller ball.

Anyone got a Sportful Ultra Light WS vest?

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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Gore range sounds most likely suspect
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  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    I have a black Mavic Espoir. Raced in it last w'end, it was fine. Rolls up small and is very light.
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  • shamrock134
    shamrock134 Posts: 714
    I've got the 'Sportful Ultra Light WS' in size XS on order, once it arrives I can let you know what it is like.

    I've also got a Craft Elite vest which is a tight fit in XS and black but it doesn't have rear pockets.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    shamrock134 wrote:
    I've got the 'Sportful Ultra Light WS' in size XS on order, once it arrives I can let you know what it is like.

    I've also got a Craft Elite vest which is a tight fit in XS and black but it doesn't have rear pockets.

    Thanks for the tips folks.

    Who have you placed an order with shamrock?
  • shamrock134
    shamrock134 Posts: 714
    Wiggle.

    Unfortunately XS is the only size they don't have in stock and have to order from supplier with a lead time of 1-2 weeks.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-ultra- ... pper-vest/
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    My recommendation would be to get the Gore Xenon gilet, I have the jacket and it is truly amazing, its truly windproof and shower proof without it being boil in the bag.
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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Castelli leggero?
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • Calpol
    Calpol Posts: 1,039
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-elite-bike-vest/

    I got one of these recently. Nice sleek fit but price has gone up quite a bit. I think I paid under £50 for it.
  • foggymike
    foggymike Posts: 862
    Gore Xenon, perfect :)
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    Thanks again folks. Think I'll buy a few of these via wiggle, try em on and then send em back ;-)

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