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Gore Alp X

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Spendy but lovely. Well thought-out, small enough to be packable but good enough for all-day riding"

By Doddy

Cut in soft Gore-Tex Paclite, the Alp X features long arms and a dropped rear that can be extended with a foldaway shirt tail.

The front zip is protected by twin storm flaps and hemmed by a mesh strip, and the flaps can be left open for ventilation. The hem and high collar have fast adjustment elastic loops and there's a waterproof mobile-phone sized 'Napoleon' front pocket, which is handy. The rear mesh pocket is too small for a map though, and is too tight even for the jacket to squeeze into.

Manufacturers description

Special cut for cyclist posture, pre-shaped knee with high cut back.

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  • User review of Gore Bike Wear Alp-X

    Versatile cut, soft material, acceptable breathability according to very good waterproof, several reflectives (front pocket, arms near wrists, back); all these caracteristics make this vest very useful for either everyday commuting or rainy non race road rides.

    My only reservation is on front zip ventilation, which is very practical to use, but worries me about water infiltration, since only storm flaps protect mesh strip. But I haven't any waterproof issue so far.

    Optional hood can be added, but is mainly useful for non on bike usage.

    Price may be difficult to swallow...

    0.3
  • User review of Gore Bike Wear Alp-X

    Sequel:

    Today, under quite heavy rain, I had slight frontal water infiltration; double front flap wasn't correctly closed (under flap wasn't correctly folded). So rider must close carefully double flap before going out when it's raining.

    0.3
  • User review of Gore Bike Wear Alp-X

    Sequel 2:

    After an ironing to get a clear fold of front zip storm flap (the one wedged between zip and external flap), so infiltrated water is trapped, risk of water coming through front opening (including zip and mesh part) has gone.

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Alp-X
Built by:
Gore Bike Wear
Price:
n/a
Breathable:
Yes
Draw-Chord Waistband:
Yes
Elasticated Waist:
No
Extendable/Drop Back:
Yes
Mesh Inserts:
Yes
No. of Pockets:
3
Reflective Piping/Accents:
Yes
Underarm Zip Vents:
No
Waterproof:
Yes
Weight (g):
272 g
Windproof:
Yes
Clothing Material:
Gore-Tex Paclite
Clothing Sizes Available:
L, M, S, XL, XXL, XXXL
Available Colours:
Black, Earth, Grey, Navy, Red
Available In (Mens/Womens):
Mens
Care Instructions:
Machine-Washable
Fastening Type:
Full-Zip
Layer Thickness:
Lightweight

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