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On test: Briko Prokare man

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Published on Friday, 10 September 2010 08:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

A good complete proposed at an attractive price

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The new line of Briko Prokare is characterized by the use of a treatment based on silver salts that eliminates odors. The line consists of various garments, we tested the shirt, dungarees, along with gloves and stockings, which belong to the line of accessories Briko.

Prokare Jersey

It’s made with a fabric treated with Polygiene, a treatment with silver salts can reduce odors, giving freshness and hygiene to the tissue and acting as a natural antibacterial. The zip front is long and there are inserts reflective material to enhance visibility passive. Present a series of mesh inserts for increased breathability and 3 rear pockets, one with zip. The colors available are three dominant to yellow, white or blue. Sizes range from S to 3XL. In size XL weighs 197 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

Prokare Bib short

Bib short also features Polygiene treatment with silver salts. The pad, called Viper Stretch Pad, padding is characterized in different thicknesses to accommodate different pressure points that the body exerts on the saddle pad is applied also in antibacterial protection to the silver particles that prevent bacterial growth. The bottom of the shorts has silicon, while the straps are in net to improve breathability, the back is shaped to have a grand opening at the lumbar zone to improve breathability. It’s available in the only color you see in photos in sizes from S - M - L - XL - XXL - 3XL. In size XL weighs 178 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

Gloves

The gloves have padded palms, non-slip inserts and velcro closure. In size L have a weight of 54 grams as measured with our instrumentation.

Socks

They have an anatomical shape and are very short in size L have a weight of 21 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

The road test

The full Briko Prokare is well made. Lacks some details that only high quality products they can get, but no real weaknesses. Certainly comparing its seams or some other special achievements Made in Italy, the difference be seen, but was also higher than many achievements Made in Italy of equal price. Good tissue, soft, and fit, rather than good. Furthermore, compared to the past, we noticed that in this case a size L corresponds to the same size of other competitors and in particular has improved the relationship between width and height of the trouser braces, and right now more than equal to competition. Good pockets, both for their capacity for easy accessibility, thanks to the anatomical. Always useful and successful adoption of the back pocket with zip, useful for storing important items, and the presence of silicon at the bottom of trousers. But this is not achieved continuously, but with circular inserts which, by extension, to be scrupulous, give more trouble to the classic continuous thread. Saddle pad is appreciated that saves and allows efficient and effective workout. Allows a good comfort, at least with good seats, because of failing to gel inserts and being of limited thickness than three hours with hard saddles you may feel soreness at the buttock. Much also depends on its sensitivity, in general, however, is a good pad that do not constitute the top is placed on a medium-high, and many do much worse. The breathability of the fabric is good, but distant, even here, some top-range products. Effective, however, treated with silver salts, because actually the odor of sweat are just a memory with this comprehensive. About breathability is a complete finds its best use in the summers warm but not hot with high temperatures, excellent solution to the back of his overalls, actually effective in the sweat to evaporate. Finally, good gloves, are a bit heavy, but with a high grip and better comfort of the palm due to various inserts in soft material. Practical rings that help in removing the glove by sweaty hands. Good also the socks, with low weight.

In conclusion, despite some limitations, the Briko Prokare that there was a full with a good overall quality, effective treatment with silver salts, good practices and the bottom, at least with good saddles.

Lastly, the price: 65 Euros the jersey and 75 the salopette. We compared this with the full complete high-end, indicating defects, but the list price, however, is medium range, compared to which the range Prokare is generally higher. A good buy for those who want to invest large sums for clothing without sacrificing a good clothing.

Positive aspects

Price

General quality

Low weight

Good comfort

Effective treatment with silver salts

Convenient pocket

Good gloves

Negative aspects

Pad not suitable for long runs with hard saddles

Improved breathability

To learn more:

Briko

Website: www.briko.com