The new Bontrager RXL Summer Jersey (US$99/£69) goes big on thin, breathable meshJames Huang / Future Publishing
The RXL Summer Jersey is the type of summer piece that is thin enough to tan – or burn – throughJames Huang / Future Publishing
Despite the light weight, the pocket material is snug enough to hold your goods safelyJames Huang / Future Publishing
The new Bontrager RL Jersey (US$109/£69) has a more relaxed cut, and more traditional, shorter sleevesJames Huang / Future Publishing
The RXL Windshell Vest is windproof, water-resistant and comfortably stretchyJames Huang / Future Publishing
A two-way zipper adds functionalityJames Huang / Future Publishing
Reflective detailsJames Huang / Future Publishing
The new Bontrager RXL Jersey (US$119/£79) features a snug fit, longer arms and a mix of Profila Dry and Profila Cool mesh fabricJames Huang / Future Publishing
Generous mesh on the back helps on hot dayJames Huang / Future Publishing
The new Bontrager RXL Bib Short (US$159/£99) features svelte grippersJames Huang / Future Publishing
The RXL Jersey has a water-/sweat-proof zippered pocket for valuables in addition to the tradition three pocketsJames Huang / Future Publishing
The RXL sleeves taper nicely without bunchingJames Huang / Future Publishing
Trek’s house brand Bontrager has made decent strides with its road clothing over the past couple of seasons, moving from relatively generic product to technical pieces with merit. For this summer, Bontrager has a few new tops, including some light wicking jerseys, and a high-performance vest good for tucking in the jersey pocket when the summer rains are threatening.
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Bontrager’s clothing ranges from the budget RL line up through the top-end RXXXL with jerseys that sell for US$199/£119. Here we look mostly at the mid-range RXL, which hits the sweet spot of good quality at a non-outrageous price.
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Peruse the gallery above (by clicking on the four-arrow icon in the bottom right of the main image) for pricing and a closer look at a few of the new Bontrager clothing pieces.
Despite the light weight, the pocket material is snug enough to hold your goods safely: despite the light weight, the pocket material is snug enough to hold your goods safelyJames Huang / Future Publishing