Bontrager RL Thermal Softshell Review

Reviewer: Hannah Bussey/Cycling Active

7-Feb-2013 | 2 Reviews

Rating:

£89.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Great value
Exceptional rain resistance

Cons

Nothing

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As the mercury plummets, clothing choices become more important if you want to keep riding in relative comfort — we look at seven outer layers that could be your best friends this winter

At just under £90 for this Bontrager winter jacket, we weren't, if we are honest, expecting a huge amount.

We are happy to say that we were shocked.

The softshell fabric may lack the total elasticity of more expensive items, but it offers exceptional rain resistance and you simply cannot ignore the price.

Verdict

We'd prefer a split in the capacious rear pocket to control heavier winter loads and we'd prefer a shorter front to stop the waving of the front panel when down on the drops but, to be fair, this is really splitting hairs.

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Supplier

www.bontrager.com

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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.