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Aldi Crane Sports Cycling Gilet
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BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"The big surprise is that it's... okay. Not great, but great value"

By BikeRadar

That's not a misprint: it really does cost less than six quid. And apart from tearing holes in a bin bag or stuffing a newspaper up your jersey, you won't find a cheaper way of keeping wind off your chest than this.

It is quite heavy and bulky, although it will squash into a jersey pocket. Alternatively, it can be fastened under the saddle with its Velcro tabs. It's cut loose, reflecting its leisure bias, and you should go down a size for a better fit. The hem is only loosely elasticated and the waistcoat-style cinches at the sides don't gather it in enough over Lycra. Saying that, it keeps the wind and drizzle off well enough, which is commendable for the price. There's a storm flap for the zip, a high collar, and the armholes aren't too wide. There's also a mesh back, reflective piping front and rear, and a zipped rear pocket. While it's not great in absolute terms, for this money it's a steal.

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Specification

Name:
Cycling Gilet
Built by:
Aldi Crane Sports
Price:
n/a

Elasticated Hem:
Yes
Extendable/Drop Back:
Yes
Mesh Inserts:
Yes
No. of Pockets:
1
Reflective Piping/Accents:
Yes
Storm Flap:
Yes
Water-Resistant:
Yes
Weight (g):
270 g
Windproof:
Yes
Clothing Material:
Mesh
Clothing Sizes Available:
L, M, S, XL
Available Colours:
Black, Blue, Red
Available In (Mens/Womens):
Mens
Care Instructions:
Machine-Washable
Fastening Type:
Full-Zip, Velcro

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