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Resting sweaty on a draughty summit? Or cooling down on the long descent of a marathon? A wind jacket has saved the day for many a biker. Whether super light or with extra weather protection - we tested twelve models. The Scott RC Team offers minimalist protection and is particularly useful for marathon bikers and racers.
Scott RC Team WB wind jacket - Equipment
Emergency jacket and marathon companion. With the RC Team, Scott has created a classic race wind jacket with a minimal pack size and the lowest possible weight. Of course, you have to make compromises when it comes to features: There are virtually none. Standard stretch cuffs, a zip without backing and zip garage, no pockets, no reflective elements. Only the light mesh on the sides under the armpits improves the ventilation somewhat. It would have been nice to have at least a small pouch to store the jacket in after use.
Weather protection
A small shower on the descent can still be easily endured in the Scott wind jacket. The waterproofing works quite well. The wind protection at the front is excellent. Only when riding fast and sweating a lot is the back a little draughty.
If you prefer a rain jacket to be prepared for all eventualities, you might find what you're looking for here in our last test. With the Explorair Light Dryo 3L, we also tested a model from Scott.
Wearing comfort
The RC Team does have a racy cut: slightly longer at the back and not too much material at the waist. But because the lightweight wind jacket lacks stretch in the fabric, it doesn't fit the wearer particularly snugly. It sometimes starts to flap a little in the wind and rustles. Unusually, there is also no breathable material on the underside of the arms. Although this increases protection from the wind, it also quickly leads to beads of sweat on the arms during exertion. The collar of the RC Team is neither particularly tight nor high, so it can get draughty here.
Handling
With a little practice, the zip of the Scott wind jacket can also be opened with one hand while riding. The small zip runs smoothly, but is a little fiddly to thread, and other jackets are easier to put on while riding. Because the Scott doesn't have its own pocket or access to the jersey, we have to deduct points here. The lack of a pannier also has a negative effect on the result. The cuffs are difficult to pull on and off over large hands. They could do with a little more stretch.
Scott RC Team WB wind jacket - price and info
- Price 89,95 Euro
- Weight / Sizes 78.6 g / XS-XXL
- Pack size 450 cc
- Manufactured in Romania
- Equipment Stretch cuffs; extended back with stretch cuffs; mesh side back
Valuation
Conclusion on the Scott RC Team WB wind jacket in the test
The Scott is a must-have for those who like to pack on the grams - it's so light that you'll forget it's in your jersey pocket. The cut is okay for narrow racers, but the stretch-free material is tight on broad shoulders. Large mesh inserts in the latissimus area ensure cooling in the battle for seconds. Unfortunately, there is no airy material on the underside of the arms. Other features fall victim to the low weight.
Stefan Frey
Editor
