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By Sheri Rosenbaum<\/a><\/p>\n Sportful<\/a><\/p>\n Price: $270<\/p>\n Sizes: XS to 3XL (women\u2019s); S to 3XL (men\u2019s)<\/p>\n Fit: Regular<\/p>\n Temperature Range: 23\/41 degrees F (-5\/5 degrees Celcius)<\/p>\n Colors: Pompelmo, Black, Teal Blue (women\u2019s); Gold Leaf, Pompelmo, Black, Teal Blue (men\u2019s)<\/p>\n Materials: Polartec AirCore membrane<\/p>\n Pockets: Three rear pockets<\/p>\n Zipper: Full front two-way zipper<\/p>\n Availability: Online and Retail<\/p>\n How Obtained: Company Sample<\/p>\n RBR Advertiser: No<\/p>\n Less Bulk. High Performance.<\/p>\n When it comes to winter riding, less can be more. As high-tech fabrics are incorporated into winter cycling gear, the days of wearing heavy, bulky jackets are gone. Sportful\u2019s new Flandre 2 winter jacket offers warmth, breathability, and moisture management, all key features of cold-weather gear. Forget about ending a ride because you\u2019re a sweaty mess and chilled to the bone.<\/p>\n New Polartec AirCore Membrane: Breathability While Retaining Warmth<\/p>\n The Flandre 2 utilizes Polartec\u2019s new AirCore Membrane<\/a> to deliver excellent breathability with controlled air permeability, resulting in effective moisture management and ventilation while retaining warmth. As the wind kicks up, the windproof AirCore membrane blocks it. Additionally, to help regulate your body temperature, a two-way zipper allows you to vent from the top, bottom, or both.<\/p>\n So how does Polartec AirCore really work? It uses this innovative electrospinning process to make the membrane. The membrane\u2019s pore structure allows it to be water repellent and windproof.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another characteristic of the AirCore Membrane is the added comfort it provides through its four-way stretch, allowing you to move freely on and off the bike. The roomier regular fit pairs with the four-way stretch fabric for easy layering.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a step towards sustainability, the fabric\u2019s face, back, and non-PFAS layers, membrane, and DWR help reduce and minimize its environmental impact.<\/p>\n Other Features of the Fiandre 2<\/p>\n The Fiandre 2 jacket is available in extended sizes and comes in three colors for women and four colors for men. The three rear pockets are a helpful addition, eliminating the need to unzip the jacket to access a jersey pocket.\u00a0<\/p>\n How I Tested the Jacket<\/p>\n I had requested a women\u2019s XL in a bright color (for visibility) from the company\u2019s rep, but it wasn\u2019t available at the time. Instead, they sent me a men\u2019s XL, which was a little big through the chest, but had the perfect sleeve length.\u00a0<\/p>\n I tested the Fiandre 2 jacket on group road rides and the trail in temperatures ranging from 38 to 55 degrees F. Wearing only a lightweight short-sleeved base layer underneath, I was quite comfortable within that temperature range. The windproof and breathable material performed very well, and I was glad I hadn\u2019t worn a heavier base layer under the jacket.\u00a0<\/p>\n I liked the two-way zipper, which allowed venting from the top and\/or bottom. Additionally, the three rear pockets provided easy access to storage, especially since, with just a base layer, I didn\u2019t have any other pockets.<\/p>\n I did have one issue, as I stored my cell phone in one rear pocket and my nutrition in another. As the moisture management design wicks sweat out, moisture collected on my cell phone screen and the nutrition wrapper.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bottom Line<\/p>\n As the saying goes, \u201cThere\u2019s no bad weather, just bad clothing.\u201d Keep your season going even during the cold, windy winter months with Sportful\u2019s new Fiandre 2 winter cycling jacket. Using Polartec\u2019s new AirCore membrane, the Fiandre will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019m currently testing another well-known brand\u2019s winter jacket made from Polartec\u2019s new fabric. It\u2019s definitely a game-changer.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sheri Rosenbaum\u00a0regularly contributes articles and reviews products for RBR. She\u2019s an avid recreational roadie who lives in the Chicago area and a major advocate for women\u2019s cycling, serving\u00a0on the board of directors and volunteering with the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club. Click to read\u00a0Sheri\u2019s full bio<\/a> or visit her web site sunflowersandpedals.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"4](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-stars.jpg\")
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Magnified view of Polartec\u2019s new AirCore nano-fiber membrane produced through an electrospinning process.<\/p>\n![\"Sportful](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Three-Rear-Pockets-copy.jpg\")
The jacket\u2019s three rear pockets offer plenty of storage.<\/p>\n![\"Sportful](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Image-shot.jpg\")
Out testing the Sportful Fiandre 2 jacket on a trail ride.<\/p>\n