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<\/a><\/p>\nVelo Convert Jacket<\/h4>\n
The Velo Convert jacket belongs to the Craft women’s clothing line specific for cycling \/ MTB.\u00a0It is a very lightweight\u00a0garment with removable pre-shaped sleeves.\u00a0The main purpose of the jacket is shelter from the wind\u00a0while at the same time\u00a0offering good water resistance.\u00a0It’s made by using a single layer of fabric composed of 100% polyester, which is very thin but at the same time robust and durable.\u00a0The Velo Convert Jacket is characterized by a fairly\u00a0trim fit that follows the lines of the body, while still managing to offer excellent freedom of movement.<\/p>\n
The back of the jacket is longer than the front in order to optimize the fit and adequately cover the back while in a crouched riding position, offering greater protection to the area exposed to splashes of water and mud flung from the rear wheel.\u00a0The shoulders are sheltered by a sort of cape that creates a second layer of fabric and acts as a link between the two sleeves for easy removal.<\/p>\n The most interesting feature of the Velo Convert jacket is the fact that you can quickly and easily remove the sleeves and it becomes a vest, making it versatile even in the face of sudden temperature changes.\u00a0Both sleeves have a zipper,\u00a0a portion\u00a0of which remains hidden under the rear cape.\u00a0The zipper starts from the back of the armpit to finish just below the collar.<\/p>\n Undoing\u00a0both\u00a0zippers it is possible, as you can see in the following photo, to remove the cape with both sleeves.\u00a0This part of the jacket, thin and very light, once removed can be stowed inside the back pocket, without creating any inconvenience either during pedaling or when riding downhill, given the\u00a0ultra minimal thickness and weight.<\/p>\n The convenient zippered pocket is positioned on the lower back.\u00a0Being very wide, it is useful for storing numerous other items in addition to the removable sleeves.\u00a0Its zipper is very fluid and smooth, so it is easy to operate even with one hand while pedaling.<\/p>\n The hem at the waist has a thick elastic\u00a0panel with a silicone insert with the Craft logo applied to it.\u00a0This detail is useful for ensuring that the hem stays in place without it moving during riding and also prevents\u00a0air\u00a0from getting inside the jacket causing it to swell, especially in strong winds.<\/p>\n The numerous reflective\u00a0sections have been applied in order to make the biker visible at night both front and back.\u00a0They are present on the collar near the upper edge, which is specially folded to house the zipper slider, in the middle of the cape and on both arms, just below the shoulders.\u00a0Finally, both Craft logos are reflective, one positioned on the left side of the chest and the other on the lower part of the back pocket, close to the hem.<\/p>\n The Active Extreme 2.0 is a base layer made with\u00a0high quality\u00a0fabric, in order to provide excellent management of body temperature in both cold and mild weather conditions.\u00a0The shirt is characterized by a very tight design with the function of a second skin, and being elastic and very thin it guarantees comfort and an excellent fit.<\/p>\n The fabric the Active Extreme 2.0 jersey is made from is Coolmax, made up of 96% polyester and 4% elastane, with a structure featuring a particular vertical weave that is repeated with six-channel sections.\u00a0This weave, combined with the high performance of the fabric itself, is able to transport moisture from the body to the outer layer of the mesh, keeping your skin dry and, at the same time, guaranteeing rapid sweat dissipation and evaporation.\u00a0The Coolmax fabric also creates a thermal insulating barrier from the outside and therefore allows excellent body temperature regulation.<\/p>\n Near the armpits\u00a0are mesh panels, a polyester fiber with a three-dimensional perforated structure that increases air flow and improves the dissipation of sweat in the most critical points.\u00a0The seams that join the different fabric panels are flat and soft so they do not create any discomfort.<\/p>\n During this spring\u00a0full of wind and rain I was able to fully appreciate the quality and comfort of the Craft Velo Convert jacket.\u00a0It’s proven to have very good characteristics that I have extensively took advantage of in a variety of conditions.\u00a0First of all I\u00a0loved the excellent windproof qualities: it is able to create a barrier and to protect the entire bust and neck very closely – up to the chin thanks to the large collar.\u00a0Being a jacket with excellent insulating properties, breathability is not the best and therefore sweating increases on the uphills.\u00a0To better manage this aspect, I\u00a0took advantage of removing the sleeves so as to facilitate the dissipation of sweat on the arms and\u00a0improve air circulation in the armpits. It’s details like that which make the Velo Convert versatile and suitable for a wider range of situations and\u00a0weather conditions.\u00a0Being water repellent, in case of light rain it creates a thin barrier that allows the mesh to stay dry;\u00a0even the damp\u00a0dirt and splashes of mud glide over the surface of the jacket without being absorbed. It does lack a hood\u00a0to cover\u00a0the helmet, which can also be useful to guard\u00a0both the ears and part of the face in case of strong wind or rain.\u00a0The single-layer fabric is not stretched out in any direction however it has proven to be comfortable and able to offer good\u00a0range of motion when riding downhill.\u00a0An important detail is the robustness that Velo Convert has shown, resisting numerous impacts with branches, and brambles without any damage.<\/p>\n The temperature range recommended by Craft for the use of the Active Extreme 2.0 base layer is between -5 \u00b0 C and +10 \u00b0 C.\u00a0I used it all throughout last winter, in combination with the\u00a0Giro W Ambient jacket<\/a>, and I appreciated the insulation and comfort on my skin.\u00a0I often wore the base layer even at temperatures above 10 \u00b0 C, combining it with a light jersey and \/ or with the Velo Convert sleeveless and on the skin you still have the feeling of wearing a garment that remains cool and dry.\u00a0This is due to the structure of the fabric that makes the jersey extremely breathable and allows sweat to evaporate very quickly, helping to keep the skin dry and the body temperature ideal.\u00a0The base layer, despite being tight, is very soft, elastic and comfortable, allowing excellent freedom of movement, even when combined with numerous layers of clothing.<\/p>\n Velo Convert Jacket W Active Extreme 2.0 CN LS W jersey<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nActive 2.0 Extreme Jersey LS LS<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSizes and colors<\/h4>\n
\n<\/a>Available in 6 sizes (from XS to XXL) and in 6 colors.
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\nAvailable in 6 sizes (from XS to XXL) and in 5 colors.<\/p>\n