Rapha pro team base layer

domc21
domc21 Posts: 86
edited March 2015 in Road buying advice
Has anyone got one of these yet? It's a cheaper option than the gabba Jersey. My only thought with it is regulating my temperature as you can't just unzip it to get the wind through if you need to...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    you mean the pro team softshell base layer?

    Bendertherobot is your man for all things new, waterproof and breathable. Try the 'raphas gabba' thread.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    mixed opinions on this. Someone I know in the Rapha shop didn't like it re the fit but did say that the item doesn't suit all body shapes. You cant unzip it because that would defeat the garments purpose ie it would give water an easy way in
    M.Rushton
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Weird - so its an outer jersey for use as a base ?

    If you were going to use DWR - surely you'd want it on the outer layer - not the base ?
  • lancew
    lancew Posts: 680
    Its designed for racers who only have a summer kit option.

    So you wear a thin (not water absorbing) jersey over it with your team branding but you have the waterproof under it to keep you warm.

    Sort of like wearing sealskin socks under your not waterproof shoes.
    Specialized Allez Sport 2013
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    The Gabba market is strange because you have to understand the material and how to wear it. Same person at Rapha told me a customer came in to buy a rain jacket to wear over his Castelli Gabba.
    M.Rushton

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