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hi, looking for a gilet upto about £50, any reccomendations?

nothing too warm, so ideally just a windproof one


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 10:51 am
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Check out the deals on here, picked up a couple myself and very pleased with them...

http://startcycles.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?order=relevance&dir=desc&q=scott+gilet


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 10:56 am
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Endura Lazer. Light, packable and perfect for a sweaty one like me.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:00 am
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I've tried the cheap specials from lidl, a dhb one and a endura in the past all okay but had issues (fit/falling apart/etc...).
in the end i picked up a gore one which is perfect ([url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-path-active-shell-vest/ ]linky[/url]), worth it if you can strech to it (or find a bargin)


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:08 am
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SJS cycles had some Enduras for 25 quid. Absolute bargain.

If not, the DHB ones are good, if you get the right size, get a size larger than you think you are.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:10 am
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I bought a Lusso Skyline,showerproof and windproof,nice and light.Great bit of kit .RRP 29.99.Most Raleigh parts dealers will get these in now as Raleigh are selling a selection of Lusso kit.
Thanx,
Max


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:38 am
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thanks guys, some good suggestions, think im going to go with a Scott one from Start Cycles.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:44 am
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I've just bought one of the Scott ones too - they've got some cracking deals on that site.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 11:52 am
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What is the 'fit' like of these Scott Gilets, reviews online make them out to be pretty tight for their size.
I am 6ft, 85kg, 42" chest, 34" waist, would XL be the best size for me?


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 12:41 pm
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I snaffled a Montane Pertex one at TakkyMaxxx for £10. Which was nice.

It's very, very good indeed, too.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 12:42 pm
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Definitely tempted by one of the Intrepid Gilets http://www.intrepidapparel.co.uk/intrepid-freedom-gilet

My brothers got the soft shell and loves it.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 12:58 pm
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Thesurfbus - I have no idea! I thought that I'd take a punt on a large because that was all they had left. If its too small, I'll just send it back.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 12:58 pm
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Thesurfbus - just looked at the Scott size chart and I'm borderline between L and XL.

Hopefully I'll get away with it (providing its not similar to Campag stuff, which is tiny).


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 1:27 pm
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used to have a gore one, fit was a bit off, yonks ago tho so could well be better now.
use a [url= http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/gilets-and-vests/product/review-lusso-gilet-09-34150 ]lusso[/url] one now I like it a lot and pretty cheap.


 
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Mindmap3 - just found the sizing guide and I look like a Large, however lots of reviews [url= http://reviews.evanscycles.com/0924/ec024043/scott-rc-pro-gilet-reviews/reviews.htm ]here[/url] seem to suggest they are a bit on the small side, however there is nothing worse than a flapping gilet.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 2:28 pm
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What is the 'fit' like of these Scott Gilets

I bought two.

The RC Pro Minus (which I'm delighted with) is Euro roadie fit, ie. I got large but am usually a medium.

The other one (can't remember the name, but the hi-vis one) was a bit more roomy but still fits well enough when on the bike. Medium could well have been too small.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 2:58 pm
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Hmmm...does sound like the sizing is a bit off, but given how much it was, I thought it had to be worth a shot.

Can't be any worse than Campag stuff...their sizing is way off everyone else's.


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 2:59 pm
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I got a Pearl Izumi barrier elite from Wiggle recently for about £25
So far so good. Good fit and has been great on the bike, running and playing footy


 
Posted : 09/04/2013 3:24 pm
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My Scott gillet arrived this morning and fits well...it's certainly fitted but I dint think that I'd want the next size up...it's perfect with a base layer and a jersey underneath.

Seems very, very good quality and more substantial than I was expecting. Bargain fir thirty quid.


 
Posted : 12/04/2013 11:33 am
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my Scott gilet arrived today, i went for the next size up (usually a M but went for a L) and im glad i did, it is still a bit tighter than i was anticipating. seems to be a high quality item! very pleased with it.


 
Posted : 15/04/2013 10:33 am
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They work well too.

Used mine Friday night and it kept all of the wind of me, as well as keeping me toasty.

I'm normally a large and think the fit is good. Quality is great, but then with an rrp of £135, it needs to be.


 
Posted : 15/04/2013 11:41 am

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