B E N D E R's non sweary review site, roubaixcycling.cc (and general kit discussion)

bendertherobot

Specifically :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-full-protection-softshell/

and

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-roubaix-long-sleeve-jersey/

Gosh. Absolutely lovely. Excellent fit. Really really comfy. And cheap.

DHB code 2 used on the above took both of them to £100. Really impressed.

the_rover

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744208#p19744208]bendertherobot[/url] wrote:

Specifically :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-full-protection-softshell/

and

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-roubaix-long-sleeve-jersey/

Gosh. Absolutely lovely. Excellent fit. Really really comfy. And cheap.

DHB code 2 used on the above took both of them to £100. Really impressed.

Bloody hell, they turned up quick. My jacket is due for delivery today which should hopefully ease the burden I put on my alpha jersey! Couple of good reviews for the jacket on wiggle as well.

bendertherobot

I'd say that the Softshell won't be quite as warm as an Alpha Jacket overall. It lacks dual layer sleeves, for a start. But I do think it will still be very warm and very weatherproof. Lots of nice details. Reminds me a bit of something like the Castelli Mortirolo

thegreatdivide

Nice one. As per our other thread I was really impressed with both - however the Mrs pointed out that the orange and black softshell makes me look like a scuba diver. Tisk...what does she know!

DavidJB

DHB stuff is great. I'm always impressed.

fenix

I won one of their Windslam/windbreak jerseys last year - I prefer it to my assos/rapha tops.
Fantastic piece of kit.

bendertherobot

And, to add, it has a proper softshell back, like the Alpha, rather than a jersey material

bendertherobot

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-lightweight-windslam-gilet/

Think I'll get this to go with the Roubaix Jersey (which is also lovely)

the_rover

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744351#p19744351]bendertherobot[/url] wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-lightweight-windslam-gilet/

Think I'll get this to go with the Roubaix Jersey (which is also lovely)

Will you stop it!

bendertherobot

Come on, it looks fantastic for £37!

bsharp77

Love it! Going to go for the softshell jacket and windslam bib shorts.

Might just wait in case wiggle do some sort of black friday deal.....

fenix

Must
Remain
Strong

I don't NEEED any more kit....

surrey_commuter

how well does the Windslam Gilet fold down?

prhymeate

So tempted to buy the softshell, even though I have a Capo one in the cupboard that I bought in the summer sales and haven't even worn yet. DHB has always been pretty good value for money in my eyes but it looks like they're stepping it up a level.

bendertherobot

I was trying to think what the roubaix jersey felt like, overall. And then I realised that the nearest thing I've worn to it is the Assos Tiburu jersey.

bendertherobot

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744512#p19744512]Surrey Commuter[/url] wrote:

how well does the Windslam Gilet fold down?

Dunno yet. I will let you know. Just reading the reviews and I note it has slots on either back side so that you can reach into your jersey pockets. Nice feature.

the_rover

Frustratingly my jacket hasn't arrived even though the tracking info has said ready for delivery since 0500.
So I'll just have to make sure I'm home before the wench tomorrow!

Once I've confirmed the size is ok I'm going to order the matching jersey and gilet, the reviews look really good and the code ( DHB2 ) gets them both for just over £60. I've checked with wiggle and the code works until 16th Dec.

bendertherobot

Wiggle 1 takes £15 off a basket over £100 as well. So, if you're purchase of DHB was not over £80 but your basket was, that's an alternative.

snipsnap

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744606#p19744606]bendertherobot[/url] wrote:

Wiggle 1 takes £15 off a basket over £100 as well. So, if you're purchase of DHB was not over £80 but your basket was, that's an alternative.

how do you get to know all this shizz?

bendertherobot

It's on the main page of their site mun!

awavey

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744606#p19744606]bendertherobot[/url] wrote:

Wiggle 1 takes £15 off a basket over £100 as well. So, if you're purchase of DHB was not over £80 but your basket was, that's an alternative.

damn missed that part, oh well have to order some more before Dec 16th and it was Royal Mail delivered, in cross ref to previous threads.

sloppyschleckonds

How do these size up compared with assos/ rapha/ castelli?

bendertherobot

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744679#p19744679]SloppySchleckonds[/url] wrote:

How do these size up compared with assos/ rapha/ castelli?

I take XL in each of those. And XL in the DHB.

sloppyschleckonds

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744697#p19744697]bendertherobot[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19744679#p19744679]SloppySchleckonds[/url] wrote:

How do these size up compared with assos/ rapha/ castelli?

I take XL in each of those. And XL in the DHB.

Ta Bender

redvision

Very interested in this thread. I have had the Aeron shorts in the past and other DHB stuff which has always been class. Benders advice re the gabba and alpha were spot on, so very tempted to place an order for some of the DHB Aeron tops.

smthompson

Disappointed!, just tried the DHB2 code and it seems to have expired....

bendertherobot

That's annoying. I've tweeted them as that was supposed to last until mid December.

There's a £15 off code on the main website if you're spending £100.

smthompson

Thanks, how do you think the softshell will compare to a Sportful Fiandre Light No Rain jacket? I love my fiandre jacket but its black and I was looking for something brighter for the winter

bendertherobot

It will be considerably warmer.

As to waterproofing, it's windtex. So it will hold out for ages. No taped seams, so water will eventually get in. Stuck my arm in the shower last night mind. The DWR coating is amazing.

smthompson

Thanks again, I'm going to order one now

the_rover

wiggle customer services have told me that the info last night about the code running until Dec was a typo and new deals are in place. I've pointed I would have ordered some more kit last night if I'd have known. It's now with a supervisor to see if they'll honour the deal for me.