Rapha Classic Gilet II review

A lightweight gilet should be a versatile garment that's ideal for cold starts, short showers and chilly descents. The Rapha Classic Gilet II is a refined, second iteration of the original Classic Gilet

Rapha Classic Gilet II
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Rapha Classic Gilet II represents a well-thought-out and considered design, with lots of nice little touches. There’s a nice range of colours available too. The price is justified by the quality, versatility and repair service.

Reasons to buy
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    Light

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    Packable

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    Excellent quality

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    Fits well

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Rapha’s second iteration of the Classic Gilet is much lighter than the previous one, hitting our scales at a mere 78g. It is also 20 per cent less expensive with the previous version retailing at £125, the review of which you can read here.

The low weight of the Rapha Classic Gilet II also transpires to excellent packability – this a gilet that won’t dominate your pockets and will not cause uncomfortable jersey distortion.

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