Here you can find the test results of the rain trousers from Bontrager, Gore Bike Wear, Löffler, Pearl Izumi, Protective, Sugoi, Sweet Protection and Vaude:
Bontrager Lithos Stormshell Jacket
Price/Info 259,99 Euro www.bontrager.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 532 gram/XS-XXL
Equipment Air inlets, 3 zip pockets, hood, waistband and sleeve adjustment
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 5 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 7 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 4 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 9 out of 10 points
Conclusion Robust and heavy jacket with lots of features; large hood provides good protection but gets in the way when not in use; runs very large and is not cut specifically for cycling; membrane did not seal completely at the back
BIKE judgement² good
Gore Bike Wear Power Trail GT AS Jacket (BIKE tip: test winner)
Price/Info 269,95 Euro www.goreapparel.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 305 gram/S-XXL
Equipment Hood, chest and sleeve pocket, waistband and sleeve adjustment
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 9 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 10 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Conclusion Robust, top workmanship and absolutely waterproof; sporty cut, could be even longer at the back; functional hood for under the helmet and sensible adjustment options; slightly tight fit at the sleeves
BIKE judgement² very good
Löffler men's bike jacket GTX
Price/Info 199,95 Euro www.loeffler.at
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 295 grammes/46-56
Equipment Collar and sleeve adjustment, back pocket with pouch
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 10 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 9 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 7 out of 10 points
Conclusion Very good and sporty cut jacket with pleasantly high collar; extended back stays perfectly in position thanks to elasticated drawstring; good adjustment options; front zip often gets caught in the cover
BIKE judgement² very good
Pearl Izumi Elite WxB Jacket
Price/Info 159,95 Euro www.paul-lange.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 218 gram/S-XL
Equipment Backed front zip, reflective
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 9 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 9 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 10 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 5 out of 10 points
Conclusion Minimalist jacket with a great fit and good back length; perfect sleeve cuffs with overlap to the glove; heavy-duty zip without garage; lightweight, compact rain jacket
BIKE judgement² very good
Protective Rain Glow Taped
Price/Info 99,95 Euro www.thalersports.de
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 146 gram/XS-XXXL
Equipment Thumb loops, pouch, light effect, reflective
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 5 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 5 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 10 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 6 out of 10 points
Conclusion Very unspecific and wide-cut jacket; short back slips up easily; sleeves tend to flap; waterproof but lacks any significant waterproofing and soaks up water; glows in the dark
BIKE judgement² satisfactory
Sugoi Icon Jacket
Price/Info 184,90 Euro www.sugoi.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 425 gram/S-XXL
Equipment Hood, 4 pockets, ventilation, fold-down splash guard
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 7 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 7 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 4 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Conclusion Extensively equipped, very stretchy jacket with a casual cut; foldable splash guard provides good protection; hood slips too far into the face; ventilation difficult to operate while riding; less durable waterproofing
BIKE judgement² good
Sweet Protection Delirious Jacket
Price/Info 299 Euro www.sweetprotection.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 280 gram/S-XL
Equipment Collar, waistband and sleeve adjustment, breast pocket
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 9 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 10 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 6 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 7 out of 10 points
Conclusion Jacket reduced to the bare essentials with a very good, bike-specific cut; super sleeve length with great overlap to the glove; sensible adjustment options; somewhat bulky zip, especially at the collar
BIKE judgement² very good
Vaude Me Tremalzo Rain Jacket (BIKE tip: price/performance)
Price/Info 130 Euro www.vaude.com
Weight¹ (L)/sizes 228 gram/S-XXL
Equipment 2 chest pockets, ventilation, waistband and sleeve adjustment, pack pouch
Valuation
Fit (30 %) 7 out of 10 points
Rain cover (40 %) 8 out of 10 points
Pack size (15 %) 8 out of 10 points
Equipment (15 %) 9 out of 10 points
Conclusion Very light jacket with good rain protection, only some water penetrated the underarm ventilation; fit not very bike-specific: tight at the rear, short sleeves and a lot of material on the chest and stomach
BIKE judgement² very good
¹BIKE measured values
²The BIKE judgement is independent of price. BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
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Stefan Frey
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