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Altura Crosslite Jacket | $147.98
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Altura Crosslite

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"A stunning waterproof at a very affordable price"

By Ian Osborne

By using stretchy Altec Reactive fabric, Altura have done away for the need for lots of panels to get a good shape in the riding position – this jacket is neat and clean cut without being baggy.

This material has been taped at the seams and feels like it should leave you sweating, but is actually surprisingly breathable.

The Reactive fabric truly lives up to the claims of being waterproof while also being great at removing inner sweat.

In the process, it makes some of its higher end rivals look expensive when it comes to the price-performance ratio, yet it still packs into a tiny stuff sack for easy stowing.

Altura claim some high breathability figures for their React fabric and it seems to live up to them on the bike, staying drier longer than anything else at this price and within a dew drops of the priciest waterproof and softshell cloths.

 It shrugs off a fair amount of weather, although cosy touches like a fleecy collar are sacrificed to get that low pack size and high performance.

It packs small enough to stuff in your jersey pocket as well as in the included bag..

It’s a classic race cut, with drawstring base hem and collar, and elasticated and Velcro adjustable cuffs. There is a single large rear pocket and a front chest pocket both with sealed zips, but aside from that this is a ‘keep it simple', functional jacket. The arms were a bit short for our ape testers, though.

If you're after a sporty, lightweight, breathable, windproof and waterproof jacket that you want to carry light and whip on at a moment's notice, then the Crosslite makes an excellent choice, especially if you're on a budget.

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  • User review of Altura Crosslite Jacket

    An excellent lightweight jacket, that packs down nice and small.

    0.3
  • User review of Altura Crosslite Jacket

    Loved the jacket, but my big issue is the zips, used this jacket on the coast to coast this year and after a couple of days use the zips stuck and I eventually ripped the pocket off the front! now I have to go through the rigmarole of sending it back etc etc. not good for a sub £100 jacket

    0.3
  • User review of Altura Crosslite Jacket

    How can you say this packs up small,it`s the size of a rugby ball?It`s an ok jacket but it certainly doesn`t pack up small.

    0.3
  • User review of Altura Crosslite Jacket

    Really like this jacket. Works brilliantly in the summer over a t-shirt or short sleeve jersey to keep rain/ wind off and when the winter comes just wear a long sleeve jersey under it to keep off the elements and stay warm. Packets down 'sufficiently' to stuff in a rear jersey pocket for just in case rides when it might rain or wear as standard cycling apparel if you so wish. No matter how hard you ride, the sweat does not accumulate in the inside of the jacket. Its a good cut too, not too much extra material flapping around.

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Crosslite Jacket
Built by:
Altura
Price:
$147.98
Clothing Material:
Altec Reactive
Clothing Sizes Available:
L, M, S, XL, XXL
Available Colours:
Blue, Red
Available In (Mens/Womens):
Mens, Womens
Care Instructions:
Machine-Washable
Weight (g):
262 g
Fastening Type:
Full-Zip, Velcro
No. of Pockets:
1
Additional Features:
Fully Taped Seams/Stuffsac For Storage
Layer Thickness:
Lightweight
Jacket Storage:
Stuff Sac

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