Santini RTR Winter Jacket review: should keep you cosy without warming the planet

The 'Ready To Ride' jacket uses a unique greener production method, but the brand's sustainability claims need to be verified.

Santini RTR Winter Jacket in purple worn on a woman with a stone wall in the background
(Image credit: Future)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Santini RTR Winter Jacket is a very wearable piece of winter cycling kit, with great wind-blocking and thermal properties while remaining very breathable. Ideally, the rear pockets would be slightly more user-friendly and reflective detailing wouldn't go amiss. Its sustainability claims are exciting to hear but more evidence is needed.

Reasons to buy
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    Sustainable production method (claimed)

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    Wind-blocking and thermal

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    Breathable

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    Multiple sizes

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    Eight colours

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    Fairly priced

Reasons to avoid
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    Pockets tricky to access

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    No reflective details

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    No evidence yet to back sustainability claims

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When it comes to riding in the colder months, keeping yourself warm enough without overheating is key to an enjoyable bike ride. To that end, one of the most important pieces of attire to own is one of the best winter cycling jackets.

However, with so many options on the market, it can be tricky to work out how to decide on what to choose.

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