Assos Bonka Jacket

piersj01

Does anyone or has anyone got any experience of this jacket as am not sure how warm it will be? I tend to ride fairly cool so look to have something slightly warmer on and also tend to do between 3 and 4 hr rides throughout the winter, so am looking for a warm jacket. I have tried the Rapha Pro Team Jacket and really like this but it tends to be a little too cool on me when the temperature drops below 6 or 7 degrees.

Also the Pro Team Jacket fits like a glove, never tried the Bonka so not sure of the fit.

Any views?

Thanks

ck101

I have both. The Bonka is much warmer and suitable for very cold days. I wear mine on the coldest of days with just a base layer. They Bonka also fits like a glove, there are two fits, a race fit and a looser fit. I'd make sure I try it on first as its a significant purchase.
They are both fantastic jackets, you could get away with just the Pro Team if you add an extra layer on the cold days. Rapha knock off a fair whack in their sale, I have rarely seen the Bonka discounted to any great extent.

slowmart

I bought a bonka during the summer (£225 last in small and red @ Sigma)and I'm looking forward to many zone 2 rides over winter where I don't expect to run hot. The temperature range Assos provide is usually spot on so I'm relaxed

Build quality is superb and fit in small Mille for a 37" inch chest is spot on. I bought a S7 jersey and if the bonka performs in a similar way I'll be chuffed.

bendertherobot

It's mega warm. If you can get it for cheap, get it. If you are paying anywhere near RRP, get the Castelli Alpha instead.

slowmart

I've done a couple of pre dawn rides in my Z2 at 4-6 degrees and found myself at the right temperature throughout the ride