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GeekDadZoid
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I have one of the harnesses from BTR with the same reflective stuff on it, means I can wear what ever I want and just put it over.
Milzy
Guru
The plus version breathes better for a slight more of a cost.
I have the reversible gilet: proper boil in the bag! I figure it was helping me lose weight……bonus!
That said, I’d be up for a more breathable version, to be honest!
At almost 6’ and over 90kg, I may not be the best one to ask! Mine was L, & was pretty true to their size chart, I’d say 👍
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Proviz. Highly reflective and very good for short journeys. My commute is 20km one way and by the time I got to work I felt like I had been in a sauna for an hour. I could literally wring sweat out of my marino base layer.
I will cutting my proviz up and and using it to highlight a viz vest.
I will cutting my proviz up and and using it to highlight a viz vest.
GeekDadZoid
Über Member
Planet X tyre offer, £5 - 700c x 35mm only VITTORIA RANDONNEUR CROSS WIRED TYRE
https://www.planetx.co.uk/deals
The BTR Harness / Sash I have is this one, plenty of codes around to get it for sub £10 posted. I have the fully reflective one.
https://btrsports.co.uk/collections...-horse-riding-and-more?variant=18558037327923
https://www.planetx.co.uk/deals
The BTR Harness / Sash I have is this one, plenty of codes around to get it for sub £10 posted. I have the fully reflective one.
https://btrsports.co.uk/collections...-horse-riding-and-more?variant=18558037327923
LeetleGreyCells
Un rouleur infatigable
- Location
- Whitehaven Mansions
Trespass do a Proviz-style cycling jacket - I picked one up from their outlet store the other day. The price tag said £55, but when I got to the till the price had dropped to £40. Pleaded as punch 
Wore it for the first time this morning. Still boil in the bag though but I didn’t notice that until I arrived at work and took it off.
Wore it for the first time this morning. Still boil in the bag though but I didn’t notice that until I arrived at work and took it off.
- Location
- London
good spot - though is only showing 37mm when I look.
For anyone thinking of THOSE, I'd double check the ETRTO sizing if planning to use on something with a tight fit - I bought some Vittorias from Planet X - pretty sure they said they were 37 or 38 but the tyre carcass showed a width of 40.
GeekDadZoid
Über Member
Polaris Bikewear's RBS hi-viz gilet - £11.39 down from £39.99, but size large only at this price.
https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/polaris-rbs-windproof-cycling-commuter-gilet-size-s-m-l-xl-xxl.html
Banner at top of the page says FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING OVER £15 so may be able to add something cheap to get free shipping.
https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/polaris-rbs-windproof-cycling-commuter-gilet-size-s-m-l-xl-xxl.html
Banner at top of the page says FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING OVER £15 so may be able to add something cheap to get free shipping.
cougie uk
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A gilet is much more versatile than a jacket. A mesh one even more so you can put it over summer kit if you want to ride at night.
Not a fan of proviz really. Just using reflective material to make a sweaty jacket doesn't seem like a massive step forward.
Back in the day we had illuminite material that looked normal in daylight but very reflective at night. And it was breathable.
And if you've ever driven behind a cyclist at night it's the movement of the reflectives on the lower legs that really stand out.
Not a fan of proviz really. Just using reflective material to make a sweaty jacket doesn't seem like a massive step forward.
Back in the day we had illuminite material that looked normal in daylight but very reflective at night. And it was breathable.
And if you've ever driven behind a cyclist at night it's the movement of the reflectives on the lower legs that really stand out.
vickster
Legendary Member
Sugoi have their Zap range
https://www.sugoi.com/en-US/zaptech
Good quality kit, not that easy to get in U.K. but Soortpursuit do have some deals (jacket, arm and leg warmers)
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Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
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- South Glos
Thanks, been looking out for some new tyres for the winter.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Those harness things are great, I have one which came via AliExpress for under a fiver. Also got a Rockbros mesh gilet which has large panels similar to Provis but way more breathable for winter commuting duties. I have a Proviz 360 jacket but only use it as a waterproof for commuting in wet weather, as it is too boil-in-the-bag.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
The prices are a bit weird
The L was originally £39.99 - reduced to £11.39
but the XL was originally £53.92 - reduced to £37.94
that seems a bit dodgy to me???
