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Jim\u2019s Tech Talk<\/p>\n
By Jim Langley<\/p>\n
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Source:\u00a0https:\/\/velocio.cc\/collections\/mens\/products\/mens-ultralight-jacket?variant=41857619263561<\/a><\/p>\n Price:\u00a0$199<\/p>\n Sizes:\u00a0Men\u2019s: XS\/S\/M\/L\/XL\/2XL\/3XL; Women\u2019s: XXS\/XS\/S\/M\/L\/XL\/2XL\/3XL<\/p>\n Colors:\u00a0Undyed (tested)\/ Black Olive (same colors for Women\u2019s)<\/p>\n Pockets:\u00a01 side rear pocket that doubles as a pouch the jacket stuffs into<\/p>\n Fit:\u00a0True to size<\/p>\n Fabric:\u00a0Undyed nylon recycled from tires<\/p>\n Availability:\u00a0Bike shops and online<\/p>\n How obtained:\u00a0Company sample<\/p>\n RBR advertiser:\u00a0No<\/p>\n Full-Featured Featherweight Protection From the Wind & Wet<\/p>\n With its barely noticeable weight of only 97 grams, you might assume Velocio\u2019s Ultralight Jacket couldn\u2019t offer much protection from the elements. You\u2019d be wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n Handles a Wide Temperature Range and Varied Weather<\/p>\n I\u2019ve worn it on a bunch of rides now and it\u2019s surprisingly versatile. On a morning spin along the coast so thick with fog and mist that I removed my glasses because I got sick of wiping them clear, the jacket kept me dry and comfortable.<\/p>\n Then on a 90-degree afternoon riding in the Eastern Sierra Mountains, I took it along for a little sun protection and it breathed so well, I stayed dry and protected in those conditions as well.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the perfect take-along top too, because it tucks into its own zip pocket, so that you can easily stuff it into a jersey pocket or pack. With this type of jacket it\u2019s helpful if it\u2019s easy to take it off and put it back on \u2013 especially if you\u2019re doing it while riding, which I do. Velocio has you covered there too.<\/p>\n Easy On\/Off Thanks to its 2-Way Oversized Zipper<\/p>\n Instead of the tiny zippers found on many tops, Velocio goes with an oversized quality YKK zipper. And it has two pulls, the top one feels like hard rubber or vinyl, the bottom is metal. The top one locks so you can open the top of the jacket for venting and it won\u2019t open more as you ride unless you open it. The bottom pull is handy for letting air in down there and also when it\u2019s opened a little, makes it easier to access items in rear jersey pockets.<\/p>\n Back to taking the jacket on and off, Velocio\u2019s oversized zipper is easier to find and connect so you can do it even if the wind\u2019s blowing or you\u2019re at the back of the group trying not to lose the draft and in a hurry to cover up. A nice touch is that when the jacket is fully zipped, the top pull tucks into a little pocket in the collar ensuring the jacket stays closed.<\/p>\n Designed with DWR to Repel Light Rain<\/p>\n For protection from the wet, Velocio says that, \u201cthe Ultralight Jacket employs a durable water repellent (DWR) to protect against road spray and light showers. Traditionally, DWRs are made using environmentally harmful forever chemicals called PFAS. Not this one. We designed the Ultralight\u2019s DWR without PFAS so water still sheds without the negative effects on the climate.\u201d<\/p>\n On the misty morning ride I mentioned, the jacket kept the water out just fine.<\/p>\n Thoughtful Features for A Comfortable Race Fit<\/p>\n Starting at the top, the collar is fleece lined which helps keep you warm and transfers moisture so you stay dry. For breathability, there are laser cut ventilation holes on the back of the neck, down the sides of the jacket and under the arms (you can see these in the photo of the back). Inside, there\u2019s a full length draft flap behind the zipper to keep the wind and wet out. And, the tail of the jacket is the right length for good coverage in all riding positions with an elastic gripper hem so that it doesn\u2019t ride up. While the ends of the sleeves have elastic on the bottom of the wrist only so they fit snugly and don\u2019t bind at all.<\/p>\n I got the Ultralight Jacket in Velocio\u2019s Undyed color since I like visibility from a jacket. Its orange zippers might add a little more. The Black\/Olive color doesn\u2019t have the orange zippers. I also got a size Medium, which is what I wear and why I said the jacket is true to size in the Fit field at the top of this page.<\/p>\n The thing to know is that it\u2019s a race fit, which is snug so that it won\u2019t flap around in the wind at all. There\u2019s not much extra room in the jacket. I could fit a baselayer beneath my jersey fine with the jacket on but not much more. If you\u2019re in between sizes, you probably would want the next size up.<\/p>\n Velocio\u2019s Signature Guarantee and 1% For the Planet Program<\/p>\n To help, should the size not be right, Velocio provides their Signature Guarantee: \u201cRide in a new piece of kit for that 30 days and if for any reason you aren\u2019t satisfied, return the piece for a complete refund. There\u2019s a better way to ensure each piece of clothing is right for you and our guarantee promises just that.\u201d<\/p>\n Also, with a purchase of any Velocio product you support their 1% For the Planet program. In their own words, \u201cOur commitment to the environment goes beyond sustainable measures, durable clothing and a focus on circular manufacturing. We commit 1% of our annual revenue to sustainable causes including climate-focused non-profits, and bike advocacy groups.\u201d<\/p>\n Overall, this is a great fitting and stylish race-cut jacket that delivers comfort, warmth and protection. It\u2019s also so small and light that you hardly know it\u2019s on and you can always bring it along.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jim Langley\u00a0is RBR\u2019s Technical Editor. A pro mechanic & cycling writer for more than 40 years, he\u2019s the author of\u00a0Your Home Bicycle Workshop\u00a0in the RBR eBookstore. Tune in to Jim\u2019s popular YouTube channel<\/a> for wheel building & bike repair how-to\u2019s.\u00a0Jim\u2019s also known for his cycling streak that ended in February 2022 with a total of 10,269 consecutive daily rides (28 years, 1 month and 11 days of never missing a ride). 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