I already own a good piece a few years now. I've indulged me with a voucher on sale at bike-discount.
First of all, the build quality is on typical Gore BW level, accordingly, there are hardly any complaints. The Zipper going well, but are due to the small size sometimes a little more difficult to thread. In addition, these make a robust impression.
Fit
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The jacket was definitely made for sports use. It is located on a relatively narrow and with the completion of the cuffs on the arms and also the conclusion at the neck it mean the guys and gals of GBW really serious about the wind. Even without actually mandatory Buff / HAD / etc. around the neck, the neck is actually completely sealed. Since even pulls in a lot of wind as well as even purely nix. In line with its more sporty fit flutters even for fast descents nothing! Top! But: is a little more difficult Just throw on quickly since the cuffs are really very close to the poor. Since you have been through will vigorously so that the hand slips by the cuffs.
Some might complain about the non-existent range adjustment. Me does not bother them, because the fit is really great.
Processing / "Operation" / Equipment
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I take this point purely times, because you can wear this jacket extremely diverse. The processing leaves nothing to be desired, here you get the expected GBW Quality. No protruding threads zipper running clean and the bags are useful cut and mounted. However, the breast pocket is def. too small for current smartphones with more than 4 inches. Here actually fits useful purely just the MP3 player, it is because narrow. The other two bags are designed very well in height and size of the opening of the procedure. In addition, the two back pockets coated with reflective trimmings to increase the visibility in the dark. Also fine. There is an insert pocket in which you can easily tuck the little mini-pump, a mini tool and a stop when one does not want stuck in the pockets between the two pockets with zipper.
Function & feel
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As already mentioned, there are no leaks in the jacket. Once they have been peeled, you put well protected in this part. But beware: Who now expects a full winter-grade soft shell, let me tell you that here is probably wrong. The jacket has virtually no feeding. The material just a little roughened on the inside. Real cold I would not take the jacket in attack. Nevertheless: The protection is outstanding. The heat output but must come through a fleece or another thin thermal garment. The jacket itself is not enough for it.
I personally use the jacket - and that was my reason to buy - primarily as a vest. Here she makes damn good services and great fun. As a vest she must not sit too close and not too far that fits here perfectly.
Conclusion:
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Definitely a masterpiece of GBW Jack construction. Who can call this his own, which was congratulating congratulating. Definitely one of the best and most versatile bike jackets that you can get.
But be advised the now elderly but outstandingly GBW Tool softshell jacket for real winter bike. This is a feel-good winter jacket, how to find them only rarely. With proper care these things keep total yes and forever! My tool almost looks like on the first day and now has more than 5 or 6 years under his belt. In addition, these ranges already made with a thermal undershirt for fairly cool temperatures. By combining the tool with thermal undershirt and thermal long sleeve jersey, you can probably loose to -10 ° C so biking.
Nevertheless, the Alp-X is the most versatile jacket range of GBW. Personally, I love them and am rarely without them go. Buy! ^^
