In case it’s passed you by, neon colours are HUGE on the mountain bike scene this year, and if anyone could make hi-vis desirable, it was a sure bet it would be Race Face. (Note to more retiring types – this jacket does come in black too.)
The material used on the Team Chute has a robust, substantial feel and the well designed shape of the hood and collar give a properly protected feel. That’s underlined by a relaxed fit that’ll go over everything, a lower cut back and the comfort of a fleece-lined collar.
For all that ‘constructed’ quality, the jacket is surprisingly soft and flexible to wear, not advertising its durable nature with a crackle at every turn. It is warm though, and we found ourselves making maximum use of the pit zips.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio.
