Invani men’s windproof reversible sleeveless gilet

Debating the usefulness of a gilet reaches some satisfactory conclusions with Invani's product, especially on windy days and cold descents

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

A gilet that provides a great deal of usefulness if the weather depends on one, but access to the pockets is an issue

Reasons to buy
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    Breathable

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    Lightweight

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    Reversibility

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    Can be packed down into a small ball

Reasons to avoid
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    Tight and small access to pockets

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    Expensive given that it's not waterproof

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What is a summer gilet’s purpose? It’s a question that I have found myself asking many a time, and I know I’m not alone.

After several months of testing Invani’s sleeveless offering, I remain unconvinced that every cyclist should have a summer gilet in their wardrobe, but I have been persuaded into accepting that they are a handy item of clothing to have tucked away in a jersey pocket from time to time.

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Chris Marshall-Bell

A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and long reads across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013. In 2024 he released a seven-part podcast documentary, Ghost in the Machine, about motor doping in cycling.

Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains. He lives in Valencia, Spain.