Proviz REFLECT360 Men's Fully Reflective Cycling Jacket - Hi Visibility Waterproof Windproof Breathable Hi Vis Hi Viz Cycle Coat - With Pockets For Communting, Riding, Outdoor, Biking

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There’s no doubting waterproofing. Squalls have passed by and longer periods of steady rain have made no impact. Doing a review of this nature would not be complete without comparing this reflect 360 technology with an off the shelf alternative. Daylight Sophistication: A subtle and tasteful design that harmonises effortlessly with your daytime attire, ensuring you stand out seamlessly in any setting. The Science of Illumination: Millions of micro-beads reside within the fabric, when hit by an external light source, light up and reflect the light, giving you maximum visibility! This offers drivers a heightened advance glimpse, empowering them to anticipate your presence and manoeuvre appropriately. Proviz's Reflect360 waterproof trousers, though, manage to add just enough useful additions to the typical overtrouser formula without overdoing novelty for novelty's sake.

I have very much enjoyed testing these products as they provide you with an extra feeling of safety when running in the evening. Using these in conjunction with the long underarm air vents and front zip helps to deal with a certain amount of condensation that inevitably builds up. Beyond the commute Please note, that whilst these items were provided to me free of charge to test, the review and opinions are my own. I have not been put under pressure or influenced to write favorably or otherwise by the Proviz team. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Designed by Proviz, this highly technical material combines breathability and waterproofing through a brand film fabric sealed to our special reflective material.As we discussed in our guide to surviving the winter chill, you should aim to dress for temperatures 10 degrees warmer than what they are outdoors to allow for the heat that you will generate during a run. The fabric isn't waterproof, merely water resistant, but the zips are YKK AquaGuard water resistant, and the bag does a good job of keeping short showers out. It takes quite a soaking before you have to worry about soggy sandwiches and underwear, and that is perhaps the only potential downside for daily commuters who have no choice but to ride in the rain. One thing I didn't mention earlier was, for all the apparent simplicity of most waterproof trousers, that doesn't normally stop manufacturers from charging top dollar and I've tested plenty that sometimes lurk around the three-figure mark.

Also it may just have been mine but I found the material quite fragile. Poked a brake lever from my folder through it gettng off a train. tbf it may have been a fluke - no other holes in the 4 odd years I've owned it and the material may have changed anyway. The testing season – winter – hasn’t allowed much in the way of warm weather. However, getting up to around fifteen to sixteen mph, with occasional bursts up to twenty, have seen things keep pretty temperate on mild days, say around 7C. Just remember that a technical shell benefits from technical layer beneath.

Why we love our REFLECT360 Plus Cycling Jacket

I have been intrigued with this brand for some time now. I have seen many ads on social media and a fair few people out and about in the gear. You can’t help but notice just how bright they are, and I mean, they are incredibly bright. I would like to thank Proviz for giving me the opportunity to test these great products for the Running Bible community.

I agree with Rendel's suggestion that the Nightrider, with the reflective stuff top and bottom, would be more versatile. I think its visibilty would be better in the daytime, but also at night if you are riding dark country roads. The area in which I run in has a lot of uneven footpaths, so it is not uncommon to find myself running in the road for a more even surface. I felt a lot safer wearing something this visible. I must add that I do also wear a head torch with front and rear lights. The shoulder straps are wide and padded and comfortable on the shoulders. There are adjustable chest and waist straps so you can prevent the bag from shifting about, but I found the bag was perfectly stable with just the chest strap done up, and the waist strap left open. Comfortable at 4C over my Light Blue Classic Road Jersey and Altura Thermocool Base-layer, I’ve found a similar combination effective down to around 1C. Clearly, commuting civvies – including Tucano Urbano’s Polo Nord base-layer - have kept things warm, but an extra size up would have suited me better when going straight from bike into more formal contexts: or ndeed for heavy-weight technical layering.Proviz's Reflect360 Waterproof Trousers are decent overtrousers that do their two main intended jobs well, keeping you protected from the weather and easily visible in poor conditions. However, breathability is not their strong suit and you're going to get clammy if you work up a sweat. I have used a luminous yellow Adidas running gilet that I used to use in the winter months to help me be seen. You can see the huge amount of difference there is in the two tops. Its breathability rating is 10,000+gm/24hr, which is fine for shorter or more sedate rides. On longer days, though, especially ones that involve strenuous climbs, this rating isn't enough to deal with the condensation that will eventually soak through baselayers.