BBB Controlshield Jacket Review

Reviewer: Hannah Bussey/Cycling Active

7-Feb-2013 | 2 Reviews

Rating:

£109.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Stretchy fabric is comfortable
Water repellant
Windproof

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Dubbed Trioxx, the brushed thermal fabric is used for the whole of the Controlshield jacket. With enough stretch to minimise constriction, the arms and shoulders fit very well.

The thermal material incorporates a windproof membrane on exposed areas to remove the effect of wind chill.

The whole jacket has a coating that makes water bead on its surface, rather than soak in - a feature shared by the Sportful jacket.

Verdict

It's not quite as high quality as the Sportful though, and the cut is less athletic.

Only you will know whether the £25 price difference is a deciding factor.

Full specification

Supplier

www.windwave.co.uk

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carlislemike

February 15 14:42

Really bargain jacket. I have worn it with a decent baselayer on their own and it really worked for me. I have worn it with a windproof over jacket and I found that the oevr jacket really got wet on the inside back; says at lot for the sweat transference of the dhb Roubaix. I reackon it's good value and would buy again.

thesnowmonster

February 25 14:42

You can currently pick this up from Evans Cycles for £60. Given the surprising quality of this that is an absolute bargain! It's super warm with just a base layer underneath and I've found the fit to be excellent particularly since Bontrager are marketing it as an MB jacket. The Orange is nice and visible as well without being (too) gaudy.