wind proof gilet

whoof
whoof Posts: 756
edited November 2014 in Road buying advice
Does anyone know of a gilet that has the following?
1 Windproof front.
2 Breathable fabric
3. Available in bright colours
4. Mesh backed
5. Mesh back that is not black.

Please don't tell me this isn't what I want. I have looked on-line but most pictures only show the front.
Thanks in advance.

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  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    I had a Louis Garneau gilet that ticks all your filthy boxes.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lou ... t-ec040441
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    Craft used to do them but they seem hard to find now. I have the black version and it's very light, windproof and breathable - mesh backed.

    Could only find white and yellow - i think they used to do other colours:

    http://www.acycles.co.uk/craft-performa ... -4127.html

    The Alé ones on Wiggle look Ok too
  • whoof
    whoof Posts: 756
    DavidJB wrote:
    I had a Louis Garneau gilet that ticks all your filthy boxes.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lou ... t-ec040441


    Thanks, do you know what they are like sized wise? Looking at the chart it says small = 38" and medium = 40" but a review says they normally wear large in other bike clothing but this in L was too small across the shoulders.
    I'm 173 cm (5'8'') and 69 kg (10st 12lb) and looking to wear it in winter over a base layer and light jacket.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Doesnt tick all of the boxes but I would take a serious look at the Castelli Fawesome - it is as good as the name implies!

    The back is black and is not mesh but is a thin jersey like layer of nano fabric and the front is Gabba so pretty showerproof front and back. Absolutely love mine - so much so that I bought it in the black and the yellow.
  • dinyull
    dinyull Posts: 2,979
    whoof wrote:
    Does anyone know of a gilet that has the following?
    1 Windproof front.
    2 Breathable fabric
    3. Available in bright colours
    4. Mesh backed
    5. Mesh back that is not black.

    Please don't tell me this isn't what I want. I have looked on-line but most pictures only show the front.
    Thanks in advance.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/gridlock-gilet-ec060447?country=GB&currency=GBP&gclid=CKbEurKu4cECFXKWtAodFzoACQ&gclsrc=aw.ds I bought this at the weekend and ticks all of your boxes.
  • ellotreacle
    ellotreacle Posts: 76
    apreading wrote:
    Doesnt tick all of the boxes but I would take a serious look at the Castelli Fawesome - it is as good as the name implies!

    The back is black and is not mesh but is a thin jersey like layer of nano fabric and the front is Gabba so pretty showerproof front and back. Absolutely love mine - so much so that I bought it in the black and the yellow.

    +1

    I also have the Castelli Fawesome, and i wouldn't be without it. Definitely ticks the first 3.
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  • prhymeate
    prhymeate Posts: 795
    whoof wrote:
    DavidJB wrote:
    I had a Louis Garneau gilet that ticks all your filthy boxes.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lou ... t-ec040441


    Thanks, do you know what they are like sized wise? Looking at the chart it says small = 38" and medium = 40" but a review says they normally wear large in other bike clothing but this in L was too small across the shoulders.
    I'm 173 cm (5'8'') and 69 kg (10st 12lb) and looking to wear it in winter over a base layer and light jacket.


    I am 6'3, 75kg, 37/38" chest and I wear a size small, my other jerseys are mostly medium. I wanted it to be fairly tight across the shoulders as my previous gilet flapped quite a bit when going downhill, the mesh back stretches as well so I think it would have to be very tight to feel uncomfortable. So far I've only worn it over a jersey but there is definitely room for a base layer...I could fit a thin jacket underneath but I might be tempted with the next size up if it was something I planned on doing often. I only wore a baselayer/jersey/gilet last winter, so that wasn't an issue when considering sizes.

    It's a great gilet though, it's suprising how few there are that tick the high viz/mesh back/pocket boxes.
  • Philly8mt
    Philly8mt Posts: 552
    ellotreacle wrote:
    apreading wrote:
    Doesnt tick all of the boxes but I would take a serious look at the Castelli Fawesome - it is as good as the name implies!

    The back is black and is not mesh but is a thin jersey like layer of nano fabric and the front is Gabba so pretty showerproof front and back. Absolutely love mine - so much so that I bought it in the black and the yellow.

    +1

    I also have the Castelli Fawesome, and i wouldn't be without it. Definitely ticks the first 3.


    LISTEN TO THESE GUYS!!

    I've got the Castelli Fawesome vest/gilet in the fluro yellow and it's a corking bit of kit. So much so I bought the convertible Gabba jersey as well.
    Still thinking of something clever to say!
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    I have one of these and it has the features you require. It also packs up very small.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/endu ... -prod91338
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    whoof wrote:
    DavidJB wrote:
    I had a Louis Garneau gilet that ticks all your filthy boxes.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lou ... t-ec040441


    Thanks, do you know what they are like sized wise? Looking at the chart it says small = 38" and medium = 40" but a review says they normally wear large in other bike clothing but this in L was too small across the shoulders.
    I'm 173 cm (5'8'') and 69 kg (10st 12lb) and looking to wear it in winter over a base layer and light jacket.

    You'll need a small. I'm 5 10 and 68kg and small fits ok.
  • FatTed
    FatTed Posts: 1,205
    Philly8mt wrote:
    ellotreacle wrote:
    apreading wrote:
    Doesnt tick all of the boxes but I would take a serious look at the Castelli Fawesome - it is as good as the name implies!

    The back is black and is not mesh but is a thin jersey like layer of nano fabric and the front is Gabba so pretty showerproof front and back. Absolutely love mine - so much so that I bought it in the black and the yellow.

    +1

    I also have the Castelli Fawesome, and i wouldn't be without it. Definitely ticks the first 3.


    LISTEN TO THESE GUYS!!

    I've got the Castelli Fawesome vest/gilet in the fluro yellow and it's a corking bit of kit. So much so I bought the convertible Gabba jersey as well.

    The fabric is nice and stretchy so fits better than most Gilets, disappointing that all the back is not Fluro
  • whoof
    whoof Posts: 756
    Thanks a lot ofr all the suggestions
    Whoof
  • marshall_a
    marshall_a Posts: 90
    If you search around you might be able to find a Sportful bodyfit pro wind vest, which is very much like the Castelli Fawesome, and ticks as many of your boxes, but doesn't have the reflective trim. for this reason I always wear the Fawesome at night, even though it is black.

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