Endura Convert Softshell Review

Reviewer: Hannah Bussey/Cycling Active

7-Feb-2013 | 2 Reviews

Rating:

£99.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Two jackets in one
Sensible pocket arrangement

Cons

Zipped areas susceptible to water ingress in heavy downpour

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Versatility is the key word used in the first line of the Convert's product description.

Removable sleeves and the resulting thermal gilet, explain this well. The fact that the sleeves roll up small enough to fit in one pocket is great.

This leaves a main pocket for food and a separate, zippered security pocket.

Verdict

The fabric resists rain pretty well but the zippered sleeve openings and fixtures are an obvious weakness when it's pouring down - swings and roundabouts. The fit is suited to less aggressive riding positions, but it's still suitable for riders of all types of bikes.

Full specification

Supplier

www.endura.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.