£209.99 Gore-Tex-infused jacket with weather-beating powers
BEST ON TEST
It’s the battleof the mid-season jackets this month. Scott formed back in 1958 and, although they’re not ubiquitous on the UK roads, I hugely rate their clothing, their RC Pro short-sleeve jersey a particular long-term favourite. The Gore-Tex Windstopperinfused RC Pro jacket is aimed at dry and windy conditions, ticking the boxes for spring, autumn and early/late winter riding in the UK, but you’ll need something thicker for the depths of mid winter.
Comfort comes
Available in black, yellow or the green tested here, the RC Pro is a classy contender, its race-leaning fit sitting close – but not too close – to the body, helped by a silicone bottom hem gripper that stops it riding up. The elasticated cuffs sit neatly on the wrists or around gloves and stop drafts venturing upwards, while the stretch panels on the jacket’s sides ensure ventures to the drops are restriction-free. A full-length zipper with garage and the soft inner fabric further heighten the comfort levels.
The Good
Top-quality construction; windproofing
The Bad
Higher price
Gore to the fore
The star of the show is the Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabric. Despite its light weight and lean feel on the body, it manages to thwart chilly winds from having an impact, while the membrane also beads light rain. The initial outlay may seem high, but the RC holds its own against its £200+ rivals, with both the construction and versatility also proving impressive. The end result is a jacket that’s pretty darn hard to fault.
Shutt Velo Rapide Tourmalet Midseason
£120 Quality Italian fabric from the Brit brand
Mid-Wales-basedShutt Velo Rapide have had an occasional presence on these pages since their launch in 2009, but many of you will recognise their signature rainbow branding from the UK r
