Gore Bike Wear Try Before You Buy at RideIt!
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Try GORE-TEX® GARMENTS at RideIt! events - Guaranteed to keep you dry. Gore’s GORE-TEX® jackets are completely windproof, highly breathable and will keep you completely dry.
Try GORE-TEX® ACTIVE SHELL at RideIt! events:
Active shell is the latest laminate from GORE-TEX®. This new waterproof, breathable and windproof material offers the highest level of breathability found in any GORE-TEX® fabric to date. The new fabric has been designed for the fast and light user with final garments having a maximum weight limit of just 300 grams. To ensure that the fabric is able to perform at its ultimate level of breathability, manufacturers are being asked to design jackets in GORE-TEX® Active Shell with only the minimum amount of features. Active Shell also feels great next to the skin so can be worn with a short-sleeve jersey on milder days in the saddle.

GORE BIKE WEAR® FUSION GORE-TEX® ACTIVE SHELL JACKET
The perfect all-rounder, whether riding trails, commuting, touring or road riding, the Fusion can be used for a wide variety of riding styles. Using Gore’s new ‘Active Shell’ laminate, this jacket offers superb levels of breathability whilst still providing complete protection from the wind and rain.
GORE BIKE WEAR® OXYGEN GORE-TEX® ACTIVE SHELL JACKET
The Oxygen GORE-TEX® Paclite jacket has been in the Gore range for several years and has been a firm favourite at RideIt! events amongst road cyclists requiring a lightweight close-fitting waterproof. Due to it’s popularity Gore have decided to design it using the new ‘Active Shell’ laminate to create an even lighter, more breathable jacket.
GORE BIKE WEAR® LADIES OXYGEN GORE-TEX® ACTIVE SHELL JACKET
The LADIES Oxygen GORE-TEX® Active Shell Jacket is Gore’s top performing ladies waterproof.
GORE BIKE WEAR® PATH GORE-TEX® PACLITE JACKET
The Path GORE-TEX® Paclite has been Gore’s number one selling GORE-TEX® jacket in recent years. A straight-cut design makes it suitable for road, commuters and mountain bikers and pockets to the chest and rear make it easy to carry a mobile, energy gels or tools.
GORE BIKE WEAR® ALP X GORE-TEX® SHORTS
A fantastic addition to your kit bag if your RideIt! event is in wet conditions. GORE-TEX® Paclite shorts provide great protection from spray and keep you dry and comfortable. Simply wear a bib tight underneath and you are set for the RideIt! trails this winter!
Try WINDSTOPPER® Fabric at RideIt! - WINDSTOPPER® is another technical fabric used by Gore. Using a membrane similar to that found in GORE-TEX® garments there are many benefits of wearing a WINDSTOPPER®. The fabric is completely windproof meaning you do not need to wear multiple layers underneath, it is also highly breathable making it ideal for milder days cycling.
GORE BIKE WEAR® PHANTOM WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL JACKET
Try Gore’s bestselling jacket, the Phantom at RideIt! events. Made of WINDSTOPPER® soft shell fabric it is fully windproof, highly breathable and keeps you dry during showers. Remove the arms and you will find a short-sleeve built in allowing you to wear the jacket during warmer rides. If you want to buy only one jacket that will see you through the majority of the UK year, Gore would recommend the Phantom.
GORE BIKE WEAR® PHANTOM LADIES WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL JACKET
GORE BIKE WEAR® CONTEST WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL JACKET
The CONTEST LADIES WINDSTOPPER® is similar to the Phantom but does not have removable sleeves. A nicely fitted jacket that also has thumb loops to ensure a snug fit when worn with gloves. This jacket can be worn for all types of cycling, whether on road, commuting or off-road.
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This story was last updated on 30/07/2012






























