Recommend me a new... gilet.

[GrumpyGregry]

I worn my black Shutt VR one nearly unto death and it bears the scars of a few offs. A replacement needs to comply with the following

1. Black or dark grey
2. Have reflective piping
3. Be of at least the same quality
4. Have a two-way zip
5. A mesh back

So what should I spend my beer tokens on? I could be tempted by a convertible jacket with removable sleeves provided the above conditions are met.

And in a vain attempt to avoid the usual debate. "No I will not consider a flouro one. I don't like the colours. I like black and dark gray. You wear hi-viz if you want to. I don't want to. Your dataset does not demonstrate hi-viz is safer. Thanks for your understanding."

 

[potsy]

 

[GrumpyGregry]

^It's a contender. But I ain't payin' retail.

(EDIT: actually it ain't)

 

[VamP]

I have an Assos see thru one that I got for half price...

What was the question again?

 

[smutchin]

I have one of these: http://road.cc/content/review/17846-castelli-leggero-gilet

It's an exceptional bit of kit. Worth every penny. No reflective piping though. I also have an Endura Laser gilet, which I would have been perfectly happy with until I tried on the Castelli...

 

[Mista Preston]

I use one of these, its cheap and has lasted me a couple of years and is still going strong

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...ts/product/review-endura-laser-gilet-10-35509

 

[avsd]

Here you go
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-path-active-shell-vest/

with a whole 10% off retail

or http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k227/a27735/countdown-as-vest-black.html

 

[vickster]

I am very fond of my Pearl Izumi one (it's high viz but I am sure they do others)

 

[pally83]

My usual recommendation for Prendas. They had a Santini one for 30 quid. I've got one and it does the job.

 

[400bhp]

I have one of these: http://road.cc/content/review/17846-castelli-leggero-gilet

It's an exceptional bit of kit. Worth every penny. No reflective piping though. I also have an Endura Laser gilet, which I would have been perfectly happy with until I tried on the Castelli...

It looks like a bin bag

 

[Ajax_Gaz]

I've just received a Pearl Izumi Gilet which is very nice but I keep thinking it might be a little big, how tight do these things need to be? (Sorry OP)

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=58866&categoryID=412

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I have one of these: http://road.cc/content/review/17846-castelli-leggero-gilet

It's an exceptional bit of kit. Worth every penny. No reflective piping though. I also have an Endura Laser gilet, which I would have been perfectly happy with until I tried on the Castelli...

I have an Endura Laser gilet, it's ok but the fit is not brilliant on me. If I was going to buy another I would probably chance a Tenn one as they always seem like great value for money compared to the well known brands.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Seems like a nice boy..