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Comparative test of the best summer complete 2010

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Published on Friday, 17 September 2010 08:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

After the individual items we have now come to the balancing test between complete summer so far analyzed

 

 

It’s good to clear that the invitation to participate in the test was aimed at all the major world producers in the industry, but only Santini, Nalini, Briko, Sugoi, Campagnolo and Gore Bike Wear have accepted the challenge. SIXS gave us complete too late to participate in the comparative. All other companies chose not to compare their products.

 

These are complete with the link you refer to Article Test:

 

Briko Prokare

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen

 

Nalini Pro Summer

 

Santini SunRise

 

Sugoi RSE

 

 

Build quality

 

Briko Prokare: 8 1/2

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: 10

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 9 1/2

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 10 -

 

Santini SunRise: 10

 

Sugoi RSE: 7 1/2

 

Comment: the Company that participated in the test have a much higher build quality and the differences are in the small details that may show a direct comparison. Santini and Campagnolo are the best leaders made (Campagnolo is manufactured by Santini), closely follows Nalini, who convinced us in the arrangement of silicon and maneuverability of the zip. Almost coinciding with these products is Gore, Sugoi meter Briko and demonstrate their products more mainstream, less handicraft, even if they are well made.

 

Fit and Comfort

 

Briko Prokare: 8

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: 9 1/2

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 10

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 9

 

Santini SunRise: 10 -

 

Sugoi RSE: 8 1/2

 

Comment: the best fit is that of complete because Gore has a texture very soft and stays close to the body loosely, almost coinciding Santini, whose fabric is a soft Gore less (the difference when it is minimal). Campagnolo also good, while Nalini is made of a heavier fabric and rough, especially the jersey with mesh inserts. Very good Sugoi, while the Briko fabric could have a softer feel.

 

Practicality

 

Briko Prokare: 9 1/2

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: 10

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 9 1/2

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 9

 

Santini SunRise: 9 1/2

 

Sugoi RSE: 8

 

Comment: Campagnolo is the most complete that has pockets, and two well-disposed zipped, almost perfect. Follow others, offering all the pockets are easily accessible. Little exploitable on the overalls pocket Santini.

 

 

Pad

 

Briko Prokare: 8

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: 10 -

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 10 -

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 8

 

Santini SunRise: 9 1/2

 

Sugoi RSE: 10

 

Comment: the best pad is Sugoi, cluttered from detention, but the saddle is really good. Follow very closely the Campagnolo, Gore and then Santini, more widely spaced the other two, which are equivalent.

 

Transpiration

 

Briko Prokare: 8 1/2

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: 9

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 10 -

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 9

 

Santini SunRise: 10

 

Sugoi RSE: 9 1/2

 

Comment: Gore and Santini the two more breathable completes, are practically equal. Following the Campagnolo and Sugoi. Nalini strangely, even with the mesh at the end is more breathable than others. Close the package, which you sweat a bit 'more.

 

Price

 

Briko Prokare: (140 Euro) 9 1/2

 

Campagnolo 11 Speed: (320 Euros) 6

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: (279 Euros) 6 1/2

 

Nalini Pro Summer: (196 Euros) 10 -

 

Santini SunRise: (181 Euros) 10

 

Sugoi RSE: (249) 5

 

 

 

Value for money

 

Briko Prok: 10

 

Campagnolo 11 speed: 6

 

Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen: 6 1/2

 

Nalini Pro Summer: 10

 

Santini SunRise: 10

 

Sugoi RSE: 5

 

Comment: prices reffer to jersey and bib short. Overall, only Nalini and Santini prices have really honest, because they are made in Italy. Briko has a good price and a correct price/performance ratio. High rate of Campagnolo and even Gore. Surprised the high price of Sugoi, does not offer specific solutions, but it cost much anyway.

 

Final Standings

 

1^st Santini SunRise (69 points)

 

2^nd Nalini Pro Summer (64 1/2 points)

 

3^rd Gore Bike Wear Xenon/Oxygen (61 1/2 points)

 

4^th Campagnolo 11 Speed (60 points)

 

5^th Briko Prok (54 points)

 

6^th Sugoi RSE (53 1 / 2 points)

 

Comment: the final standings see the complete win Santini, followed Nalini, Gore and Campagnolo, close the standings Briko and Sugoi. In reality all are complete more than excellent, the difference is a few details and the final price, which in some cases there seems exaggerated.