Gore Oxygen WS long sleeved jacket review
We like Gore’s offering to this market, but how well does it stack up against the others?
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If you are racing you are not likely to be using mud-guards. A race-fit garment such as this would work better with a longer tail to protect from spray. The overall water repellence and breathability is excellent.
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Very breathable
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Great water resistance
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Good fit
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Range of colours
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No tail
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No water resistance on the pockets
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We like Gore’s offering to this market, not only for its good overall performance but its different approach. Unlike most of its rivals — including the Castelli Gabba — Gore has used waterproof and windproof materials only in certain areas: arms, shoulders, chest and back. Behind the arms and lower abdomen, non-waterproof stretchy material helps expel heat.
The Gore Oxygen WS long sleeved jacket comes in a short-sleeve version too, which follows the same principles as the Gabba. It is a very lightweight jacket that fits superbly well and, given its thinness, we were surprised how well insulated it is.
Sub-eight-degree rides were a doddle and it shrugged off the worst of the wintry downpours. Even though the jacket isn’t fully water-resistant, we were always well protected and warm throughout.
Sadly, though, this jacket isn’t perfect. The lack of a tail is a problem, and although it is a race-style cut, we would prefer some bum coverage — you probably don’t have mudguards on your race bike. The four pockets, including a middle zipped pocket, conceal and protect your valuables, though these areas aren’t 100 per cent waterproof.
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Symon Lewis joined Cycling Weekly as an Editorial Assistant in 2010, he went on to become a Tech Writer in 2014 before being promoted to Tech Editor in 2015 before taking on a role managing Video and Tech in 2019. Lewis discovered cycling via Herne Hill Velodrome, where he was renowned for his prolific performances, and spent two years as a coach at the South London velodrome.
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