Altura Velocity review

Altura have a great new range of sub-£100 coats this winter and the ultra light Velocity really scores on the weather/ wallet balance. The lightweight fabric is better specced than most at this price.

Our rating

4

The low pack size means the Velocity is perfect for commuters.

Guy Kesteven

Published: November 1, 2006 at 12:00 am

Our review

Outstanding lightweight performance shell at a pocket-friendly price and size

Altura have a great new range of sub- £100 coats this winter and the ultra light Velocity really scores on the weather/ wallet balance.

The lightweight fabric is better specced than most at this price and you notice it as your work rate ramps up. Loose elasticated cuffs allow the sleeves to pull up, making up for a lack of vents. It's totally waterproof, with a tall neck and dropped tail.

There's only one chest pocket, but all zips are weatherproof and there are plenty of reflective shoulder/back prints for safety. Not a natural 'civvy', but a super low pack size and weight (226g) make it perfect for those who want a simple shell that can live in your pack.

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Guy Kesteven is one of the world's most experienced bike testers. Having started out working in bike shops, Guy moved into journalism in 1996 and has since written for some of the most respected bike publications out there, including BikeRadar, Cyclingnews and Bike Perfect, while also running his own YouTube channel GuyKesTV. Yorkshire-born Guy is a mountain biker through-and-through, and after more than 25 years as a bike tester, knows what separates the wheat from the chaff. Still, Guy is more than comfortable on drop handlebars, too, not least with the rise of gravel riding. Guy is 180cm tall.