Review: Superlight summer top that won’t break the bank Cycling VanelliCustom
Even more so than the Vanelli Proline Jersey, this is incredibly light and incorporates different fabrics to create the desired product. There are slightly rough seams under the arms to include breathable material and Vanelli has foregone zip covers to save weight.
The pockets are thicker, non-porous material.Aero, light and perfect for hot weather. It me cool on hot and muggy days and it dried out sweat well.No problems so far but long sleeves without elastication will normally slacken and crimp after a few months of usage. Also, the sky blue could be in danger of discolouration and staining over time.This is very much an aero-optimised jersey, so there is no slack anywhere. Long sleeves maximise those gains and the body length good on me.This only comes in three sizes butI found the large size fitted me well. I'm 187cm tall, weigh 82kg and have pretty broad shoulders. If you go to the gym you might want to consider sizing up one, as it is pretty snug on me.This weighs in at 116g so it's barely there, and it's 28g lighter than the Universal Colours Spectrum jersey mentioned in the review. Though the super-light Galibier comes in at a mere 84g if you're really trying to minimise mass.I wore it for upwards of seven hours a day and never had a moment's discomfort. The arms feel lovely and snug, and personally I love a long sleeve that almost reaches your elbow – though this could play havoc with your tan lines if you're used to wearing a jersey with shorter sleeves.It's inexpensive for a lightweight summer jersey and I think it looks fantastic – though as a fan of Coventry City I'm naturally biased. It's great for hot weather rides and I reckon it performs well beyond it's modest price level.It's been washed multiple times and is still looking like new. And as the washing instructions are now a blurry print on the collar, it's likely I'm washing it incorrectly too! It's meant to be light, aero, stylish and good for warm-weather rides – and I think it achieves all those things.The sleeves are the star of the show, with a lengthy sky-blue arm that looks sophisticated and has a seamless cuff. It relies instead on horizontal silicone grippers to maintain shape.How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc? It's hard to compete with the Galibier Regale on price and weight, though personally I think the Vanelli looks better, and it's very much at the lower end of what you might expect to pay for a lightweight aero jersey.Would you recommend the product to a friend?At such a wallet-friendly price, it's great to find so many well-considered design features and premium materials – and it's one of the lightest jerseys around. I wouldn't recommend it for long dirty days when your pockets will be bulging and the sky blue sleeves might end up coated in grime, but it would make a great addition to your wardrobe for the darling days of summer.
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