Gore C5 Windstopper jersey review

The Gore C5 Windstopper jersey provides lightweight wind protection

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Gore C5 Windstopper jersey benefits from good windproofing, a nice cut and excellent breathability. It isn’t fleece backed, so you shouldn’t overhear on spring rides. But the long sleeved variant might be a better bet for the temperatures in which the Gore C5 Windstopper jersey works best and Gore’s technical fabric makes it expensive.

Reasons to buy
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    Really good windproofing without too much insulation

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    Dropped tail

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    Long sleeves

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    High neckline

Reasons to avoid
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    Expensive

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Gore apparel makes use of the company’s extensive range of technical fabrics. In the case of the Gore C5 Windstopper jersey, it’s clear what this is protecting you from.

The Gore C5 Windstopper jersey is designed for the typical spring day when the temperature is in the low teens, when it’s good to have core protection from windchill but you don’t want too much insulation or you’ll overheat.

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