Assos 851 Winter Jacket
May/03/08 21:10 Filed In:Product
Review
As we said
the Winters are a bit longer and with temperature
fluctuating from mid 40s to a low of below zero there
isn’t a lack of diversity. Add to this
that the winter goes from December to the end of
March and you’re faced with more than enough grey
skies and cold temps. In those months you
have a few choices: don’t ride, ride inside on a
trainer or ride outdoors. Most people
will pick a combination of the three, but if you’re
like us riding indoors gets old real quick.
There is a reason why Belgium has such a heavy
cyclo-cross community, it’s better to ride outdoors
no matter the weather. Simply put we didn’t get
into riding bikes to stay stationary sweating
ourselves silly in a dimly lit basement.
So if you want to ride outside and the temperature is below freezing what is one to do? Well, you could bundle up in multiple layers and look like the Michelin Man and probably not have much wind protection or you could buy yourself some Assos gear. Assos is a Swiss company and since the art of telling time is precision the Swiss are known for making precision cycling gear. The 851 jacket is no exception; this thing works wonders. We have gone out in 30 degree weather and 15mph winds and wore only a base layer underneath. No kidding. Add to this that the 851 jacket, like all Assos gear, looks like a work of art and you have a unique piece of gear that is sure to help give you that little extra nudge during the long and cold months. Since we’ve bought the 851 our winter outdoor riding has gone up significantly.
This jacket comes in multiple colors, however, our favorite is white. The material is second to none and you’ll immediately notice that the jacket is designed to be worn while on a bike. Once you get into position it becomes immediately apparent that this was designed with only one sport in mind: cycling. Four pockets ensure you can ride with whatever the weather might require you to bring and well thought-out designs like a zipper pocket ensure you wont lose any valuable.
Is this the least expensive jacket? No. However, we promise you once you wear one and see how great it is price wont be a factor. Additionally, Assos gear is known to last for multiple years and takes the elements and still looks new.
Stop in and check out all our Assos gear and maybe we can go for a group ride in January!
So if you want to ride outside and the temperature is below freezing what is one to do? Well, you could bundle up in multiple layers and look like the Michelin Man and probably not have much wind protection or you could buy yourself some Assos gear. Assos is a Swiss company and since the art of telling time is precision the Swiss are known for making precision cycling gear. The 851 jacket is no exception; this thing works wonders. We have gone out in 30 degree weather and 15mph winds and wore only a base layer underneath. No kidding. Add to this that the 851 jacket, like all Assos gear, looks like a work of art and you have a unique piece of gear that is sure to help give you that little extra nudge during the long and cold months. Since we’ve bought the 851 our winter outdoor riding has gone up significantly.
This jacket comes in multiple colors, however, our favorite is white. The material is second to none and you’ll immediately notice that the jacket is designed to be worn while on a bike. Once you get into position it becomes immediately apparent that this was designed with only one sport in mind: cycling. Four pockets ensure you can ride with whatever the weather might require you to bring and well thought-out designs like a zipper pocket ensure you wont lose any valuable.
Is this the least expensive jacket? No. However, we promise you once you wear one and see how great it is price wont be a factor. Additionally, Assos gear is known to last for multiple years and takes the elements and still looks new.
Stop in and check out all our Assos gear and maybe we can go for a group ride in January!
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