Men Cycling jackets

Cycling jackets for sunshine, wind and rain

Whether for ambitious bikers or recreational cyclists, a cycling jacket for men is part of the basic equipment. The requirements for such a cycling jacket are wide-ranging. Some attach importance to wind protection so that you don't get chilled by the wind after a long climb on a steep descent. Others ride in wind and weather. In this case, the cycling jackets should definitely be equipped with a weatherproof membrane so that you always stay dry underneath. And a biker who also rides in winter definitely needs a cycling jacket for men that protects them from snow and cold.

At Transa, you will find the right cycling jacket for every requirement: from a light rain jacket that protects you from a surprise shower, to a wind-repellent softshell, a windstopper jacket or a weatherproof hardshell with a membrane for cycling tours in winter. In between, there are also a few selected vests or waistcoats that serve as arm-free wind protection or as an insulating mid-layer when out and about.

Velo jackets for men: what makes them so special

Velo jackets for men should basically have similar features to trekking or hiking jackets. As a rule, they are wind- and water-repellent, at best windproof and waterproof, they should be compact to stow away and preferably have a hood.

The most obvious difference to trekking jackets, however, is the extended back section. Straight on the bike, the buttocks and kidneys should be protected from the rain and cold. That's why cycling jackets for men are cut slightly longer at the back.

An overview of the most important features of a cycling jacket for men:

• A cycling jacket for men should be weatherproof, i.e. wind and water-repellent, or windproof or waterproof.
• Velo jackets have an extended back section. This protects the kidneys and buttocks from the cold and wet.
• Velo jackets for men should be form-fitting, but also have a loose cut so that they allow you the greatest possible freedom of movement on the bike.
• Velo jackets should be lightweight and also take up little space so that they can be stowed small, light and space-saving in your cycling backpacks.
• If it is a jacket with a hood, it should be individually adjustable and cut in such a way that you can wear it under or over your helmet.
• It is also important that reflectors are incorporated into the jacket. They increase your safety on the road, straight in rainy weather, at dusk or in poor visibility.
• Side pockets or back pockets with and without zips should also be included in a good cycling jacket for men.
• Better equipped cycling jackets sometimes have slightly longer sleeves so that they also cover the back of the hand to some extent.

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The right bike jacket for every activity and every season

Let's take a look at the material. The most important thing here is how and where you use your bike jacket most often. Mountain bikers, for example, sometimes scrape along rocks or branches. You should therefore make sure that your mountain bike jacket is made from a robust material. In addition, mountain cycling jackets are usually cut a little looser than jackets used for racing bike activities.

Velo jackets for transition and summer

If you are usually out and about in the summer months and are only occasionally surprised by a fresh breeze or a rain shower, a windproof and waterproof cycling jacket, softshell jacket or windstopper jacket, which clearly has the edge in terms of windproofness, will suffice.

All-season cycling jackets

All-season bikers, on the other hand, opt for hardshell jackets, which are usually equipped with a windproof and waterproof membrane as well as a durable water-repellent (DWR) impregnation. The most popular choice here are the technically sophisticated, two- or three-layer GORE-TEX® jackets.

Cycling jackets for winter

In winter, however, it's best to slip into a special winter cycling jacket for men. They are usually featured like a hardshell jacket. For even more heat retention, it usually also has a roughened, soft fleece inside. Cyclists who don't shy away from very cold temperatures will also find insulated cycling jackets at Transa. These are filled with down or the popular down-like synthetic fiber PrimaLoft.

Velo jackets with zip-off sleeves

The cyclist is absolutely flexible with a cycling jacket for men whose sleeves can be zipped off. This turns the bike jacket into a practical bike waistcoat in no time at all, covering at least the torso, which is sensitive to the cold