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On test: Mavic Hydro H2O Jacket and Bib Tight

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Published on Friday, 10 December 2010 06:41

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Perfect for workout in the rain

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In the range Mavic many garments are 100% waterproof, as the H2O collection, so as to allow you to train for hours in the rain without getting wet. There are many products available, suited to winter and also summer. In winter collection range is represented Hydro H2O Jacket and Hydro H2O Bib Tight.

Mavic Hydro H2O Jacket

Jacket is made of fabric Dry ST, a fabric of Mavic 100% waterproof, all seams are taped to make them waterproof. The cut is anatomically with long sleeves to overlap with any waterproof gloves. The same are equipped with two waterproof zippers that when open, allow the airing of the arms. A pocket, always impermeable, is placed on the chest. The long front zip is also waterproof. At the rear is a large pocket divided into two parts and fitted with waterproof zip. The shape of the pocket is such that leaving open the zip file you create an air passage for ventilation of the body. Several reflective material inserts. The neck is high and filled internally. In the bottom of the jacket is an elastic silicon to adhere well to the body tissue. In addition to the color white is available in yellow Mavic. Sizes range from XS to XXL. In size L has a weight of 350 grams, as measured by us.

Mavic Hydro H2O Bib Tight

Bib Tight always is made of fabric Dry ST, fabric 100% waterproof and very flexible, all seams are taped and variety of reflective material inserts. It has a zip front for easy donning and two zip on the bottom of the trousers. The shoulder straps are perforated in the network. It is not bad because it's to put on an intimate technical or normal winter clothing. It's available in all black in sizes from XS to XXL. In size L has a weight of 240 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

The road test

The complete Mavic H2O Hydro is fully realized, with a remarkable attention to detail. Excellent stitching and taping them, nice and functional waterproof zippers, a perfect fit. The jacket is very comfortable, with soft fabric and a high neck and soft inside. Perfect long sleeves that allow you to slide it under the glove. Easy to get to the back pocket, very large and divided into two parts, and front. Excellent opportunity to improve the ventilation of the jacket with open cuffs and zip back pocket. Perfect anatomical cut, attached to the torso. Equally well done is the overalls, which is worn over an intimate provided technical back or on a traditional bib. The stretch fabric adheres perfectly to the body and is easy to fix the Mavic bib tight on top of another is not waterproof, but fitted pad. This was not posted by Mavic to avoid compromising the water resistance of the product. The great weight of the whole complete. On the move we can appreciate the complete isolation from the elements. The fabric adheres to the body in isolation from wind and bib remains firm in its place, soon you forgot to get two backs. We head along the full in the pouring rain and came out victorious always. The complete is 100% waterproof and excellent thermal comfort, you can only training, without ever getting wet. Using the complete cold climate there is no problem of transpiration, ensures even those degrees higher temperature to help you achieve the best performance. Only in good weather you sweat, despite the good transpiration. But we can not be considered a defect because this is a full use with the bad weather, rain and wind, and certainly not with the summer sun. A complete workout that can dry and warm even when we are the worst storms, with a unique comfort. As always, care must be taken to washing, preferably to be done by hand, gently in cool water and neutral detergents, so as not to ruin the silicon rubber parts and ensuring the tightness of the jacket and bib. A unique and perfect, without defects, which meets the agonist that you can train for hours in the water with maximum efficiency. But it is a leader also indicated for the amateur, who does not want to give up the ride when the weather is bad. Then essential for the cycle tourist, because it ensures a truly superior protection. A complete, so perfect for winter training and in general those who use a bike 365 days a year. The prices are fair and commensurate with the high quality of the product, the jacket can be found on line at about 170 Euro, 195 Euro bib tight.

Positive aspects

Weather protection

Impermeability

Comfort

Quality

Convenient pockets

Light weight

Negative aspects

None

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