Whether for ambitious cyclists or recreation cyclists, a cycling jacket for women is part of the basic equipment. The requirements for such a cycling jacket are wide-ranging. Some people value wind protection so that they don't get chilled by the wind after a long climb on a chilly 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 female cyclist who also rides in winter definitely needs a cycling jacket for women that protects her from snow and cold.
At Transa, you will find the right cycling jacket for every requirement: from a light waterproof jacket that protects you from a surprise shower, to a wind-repellent softshell, to 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 women 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 women are cut slightly longer at the back.
An overview of the most important features of a cycling jacket for women:
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.
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 when it comes to windproofness, will suffice.
In contrast, all-season cyclists 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 is the technically sophisticated, two- or three-layer GORE-TEX® jackets.
In winter, on the other hand, it's best to slip into a special winter cycling jacket for women. 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.
The cyclist is absolutely flexible with a cycling jacket for women 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
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