The new Gabba?

DKay

clincher3 wrote:

DKay wrote:

The problem is, you can't have something which is totally waterproof, but breathable enough to deal with the amount of perspiration produced by cycling at a decent tempo.

if you put the Windtex fabric on a hot cup of water, and place small mirror on the top, you will notice the vapour comes out easily.
at the sametime try to force the water out/into the fabric it won't go through, so its breathable and waterproof.

Not quite the same as riding hard under non stop driving rain for a couple of hours though is it? :roll:

luv2ride

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

clincher3

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

thegreatdivide

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

You've obviously never heard of neoprene.

bendertherobot

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

It really isn't.

pandazoo

I picked up an old version today for a good price, really unsure on the colour though, I got it in black.

I tend to avoid looking like a shadow on the bike........... Many people wearing the yellow eye watering version? Wondering if I should swap it considering the weather conditions I'll be riding in wearing this.

DKay

pandazoo wrote:

I picked up an old version today for a good price, really unsure on the colour though, I got it in black.

I tend to avoid looking like a shadow on the bike........... Many people wearing the yellow eye watering version? Wondering if I should swap it considering the weather conditions I'll be riding in wearing this.

I'm having exactly the thoughts. Bought a black and the more I think about it, I more I realise I should have bought a yellow one. :roll:

DKay

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

How do you think wetsuits work?

pandazoo

DKay wrote:

pandazoo wrote:

I picked up an old version today for a good price, really unsure on the colour though, I got it in black.

I tend to avoid looking like a shadow on the bike........... Many people wearing the yellow eye watering version? Wondering if I should swap it considering the weather conditions I'll be riding in wearing this.

I'm having exactly the thoughts. Bought a black and the more I think about it, I more I realise I should have bought a yellow one. :roll:

I might order the yellow and see if I'm blinded by it

bendertherobot

The only thing I'd say about the yellow is that black IS slimming. If you have any bumps the yellow is the exact opposite.

bluemoon17

pandazoo wrote:

I picked up an old version today for a good price, really unsure on the colour though, I got it in black.

I tend to avoid looking like a shadow on the bike........... Many people wearing the yellow eye watering version? Wondering if I should swap it considering the weather conditions I'll be riding in wearing this.

Where'd you get it from?

xixang

i got the black and have no issue with it. I only know of one person locally who got yellow and I thought it was awful, but then I don't like fluro stuff anyway!

pandazoo

Bluemoon17 wrote:

pandazoo wrote:

I picked up an old version today for a good price, really unsure on the colour though, I got it in black.

I tend to avoid looking like a shadow on the bike........... Many people wearing the yellow eye watering version? Wondering if I should swap it considering the weather conditions I'll be riding in wearing this.

Where'd you get it from?

Evans have them in stock for £89. I got mine price matched too this at the local shop.

pandazoo

xixang wrote:

i got the black and have no issue with it. I only know of one person locally who got yellow and I thought it was awful, but then I don't like fluro stuff anyway!

Me neither, I've got some pretty bright overshoes and arm warmers. Combined with lights that should do.

I've ordered the yellow now as well, just to see what it's like anyway.

g00se

As an alternative, try the Capo Lombardia jersey. Condor have them on sale for £80 in the shop. Got one at short notice for the Ride London and it was great - temperature control was perfect even though it was a lot warmer than the target temperature range.

http://www.condorcycles.com/Apparel/221 ... html?pop=0

Steve236

thegreatdivide wrote:

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

You've obviously never heard of neoprene.

Or penguins

g00se

Steve236 wrote:

thegreatdivide wrote:

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

You've obviously never heard of neoprene.

Or penguins

Or warm baths

DKay

g00se wrote:

Steve236 wrote:

thegreatdivide wrote:

clincher3 wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

I think one of the benefits of the Gabba is that, when it does eventually get overcome by heavy rain, it remains windproof and keeps you relatively warm.

Who told you that? how can you get wet and stay warm that really contradictory!!!

You've obviously never heard of neoprene.

Or penguins

Or warm baths

Or blubber.

DKay

bendertherobot wrote:

The only thing I'd say about the yellow is that black IS slimming. If you have any bumps the yellow is the exact opposite.

Ok, now I KNOW that I should have bought a yellow one. The black SS I ordered arrived today though and trying it on, size small fits me perfect, especially across the shoulders which I was pleasantly surprised about. I almost wish it would drop 10degrees and hammer it down so I could give it a bastism.

thegreatdivide

The yellow stuff can get pretty grubby. I've seen a few Gabba's in a right old permanent mess. Same goes for the yellow Rapha stuff too.

NB - Fluro doesn’t get you seen at night – only reflective bits and lights do that.

bendertherobot

DKay wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

The only thing I'd say about the yellow is that black IS slimming. If you have any bumps the yellow is the exact opposite.

Ok, now I KNOW that I should have bought a yellow one. The black SS I ordered arrived today though and trying it on, size small fits me perfect, especially across the shoulders which I was pleasantly surprised about. I almost wish it would drop 10degrees and hammer it down so I could give it a bastism.

I wore mine yesterday. About 10 miles from home the sky turned black. Then it began.

But I had the Gabba on. It's like facing zombies while wearing chain mail. You invite the apocalypse.

By the time I got home the top of my arms was slightly damp. The inside of the zip slightly damp. A lot of that will be because of the fact I was hammering along. But, mostly I was totally dry and warm. And this was the mother of all rainstorms.

I'd wager the new long sleeve, with the zip cover, is going to be quite the winter training jacket.

DKay

thegreatdivide wrote:

The yellow stuff can get pretty grubby. I've seen a few Gabba's in a right old permanent mess. Same goes for the yellow Rapha stuff too.

NB - Fluro doesn’t get you seen at night – only reflective bits and lights do that.

You've made me feel better - thanks!

pandazoo

bendertherobot wrote:

DKay wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

The only thing I'd say about the yellow is that black IS slimming. If you have any bumps the yellow is the exact opposite.

Ok, now I KNOW that I should have bought a yellow one. The black SS I ordered arrived today though and trying it on, size small fits me perfect, especially across the shoulders which I was pleasantly surprised about. I almost wish it would drop 10degrees and hammer it down so I could give it a bastism.

I wore mine yesterday. About 10 miles from home the sky turned black. Then it began.

But I had the Gabba on. It's like facing zombies while wearing chain mail. You invite the apocalypse.

By the time I got home the top of my arms was slightly damp. The inside of the zip slightly damp. A lot of that will be because of the fact I was hammering along. But, mostly I was totally dry and warm. And this was the mother of all rainstorms.

I'd wager the new long sleeve, with the zip cover, is going to be quite the winter training jacket.

Good news, just what I'm after. )

luv2ride

I already had the black long sleeve (very slimming as previously stated) but always felt a bit 'Ninja' during low light training rides. It regulated my temperature brilliantly though as I do run hot and prior to using this I'm convinced I'd always worn too much during autumn/winter. Saw the great Evans offer and snapped up a yellow short sleeve. Went out today, showers forecast, thinking "bring it on" - the torrential rain duly came and I felt smug as - stayed warm and dry and the hi-viz yellow is visible from space! Cars noticeably gave me more room today :? Only issue is that the back is now understandably covered in spray spots, so reckon this will be a bit of a bugger to keep clean

Anonymous

Tried a few of the old ones on today.
Large in short sleeve seems about right. Large in long sleeve seems a bit loose on the arms.
Are the arms on the long sleeve meant to be skin tight?

Bit baggy around rear of under arms but not too bad when in a bike position.

luv2ride

The arms on my new (old version) medium short sleeve are pretty tight. The arms on my medium long sleeve are less so, but certainly not flappy, just a good close fit.

Anonymous

They were not flappy as such, just not as close as I expected. Next size down was defo too small for me.

Wondered if short sleeve with arm warmers would be better.

Is the body of the short sleeved the same as the long sleeved?

blablablacksheep

Gabba is awesome peice of kit, the biggest worry is will it become ruined once i wash it.

Been using nikwax stuff atm with it inside out and seems to be fine, if it starts losing anti water treatment then il wash in their water treatment stuff.

very good kit either way, just be carful when washing it.

g00se

Luv2ride wrote:

Only issue is that the back is now understandably covered in spray spots, so reckon this will be a bit of a bugger to keep clean

Take it into the shower with you straight after the ride - get most of the crap off before putting it in the machine. That way, there'll be less chance of 'fixing' the stain in later.

Omar Little

Carbonator wrote:

They were not flappy as such, just not as close as I expected. Next size down was defo too small for me.

Wondered if short sleeve with arm warmers would be better.

Is the body of the short sleeved the same as the long sleeved?

Short sleeve is the most versatile and the one that makes most sense IMO - wore it at the ride london at the weekend with a summer mesh baselayer and although i eventually got soaked through was never cold with windchill, for cool days in autumn or spring a short sleeve baselayer with arm warmers is good. Have even worn it with the temperature just above freezing with a long sleeve winter baselayer under and arm warmers on top of that. Again temperature fine, although if its wet and cold like then its only really suitable for riding at a spirited pace when you stop it can be a bit cold.