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On test: Santini Sunrise

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Category: Santini

Published on Saturday, 14 August 2010 08:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

A complete of high quality, to the top for overall quality and performance

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The complete Santini Sunrise is the top range of Santini's collection. It's made entirely with a special fabric called Carbox (96% Polyester, 4% carbon), a fabric with antistatic properties and UV protection that allows a good temperature control and prevents odors. This special fiber has the same properties used by both sides. The carbon fibers lead body temperature more efficiently. This allows the body to not get overheating in the most active performance. In this way the body can save energy and stay cool. All this helps to improve performance. Tests on the chest of the show that carbon offers a 20% additional heat conduction. The result is a reduced body temperature also has effects on some psychological parameters such as heartbeat. The Carbox is also lighter than other fabrics from 10% to 15% more abrasion resistant, naturally antibacterial, UV resistant and UV-B, improves the thermal regulation of the body.

Sunrise jersey: the jersey is made of Carbox all except inserts on sides and back Lapis micro mesh, elastic and breathable. It has three rear pockets with reflective trim to ensure visibility on the road and elastic silicone, the zip is long. It is available in white / red, white / royal, black / red, black / green. In size M weighs 145 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

Sunrise bib: bib too is made in Carbox (62% Polammide, 36% Elastane, 2% Carbon) with the same anti-static properties, thermal regulation and prevent the formation of odors mesh. Has mesh inserts on the spot and Lycra suspenders to promote perspiration. Reflective piping to ensure visibility on the road. Rear pocket. Internal elastic bottom leg to maintain the position of the shorts. The pad is the model Anatomic Gel Intech, built to the bio-mechanical movements of the athlete as it removes excess tissue and folds that are formed with flat bottoms. In size M weighs 207 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.


The road test

The complete Santini Sunrise is a perfect example of haute couture applied to cycling. Perfectly designed with a fabric top quality attention to every detail, whether aesthetic or purely technical. The look is simple, timeless. Perfect seams, top edges in the adoption of silicon for the overalls and shirt. Also useful inserts in reflective material and perfect the handling of zip. The fabric is soft to the touch and very light, fine, but strong. The fit is perfect, but without special constraints that annoy the long term. The pockets are roomy and easy to reach. The pocket behind the overalls is useful for small items to keep, but do not use, since it is not easy to reach by bike. The pad, which we have already tested on other full Santini, has confirmed its validity. It belongs to those who standing can be cumbersome, but the saddle is worth all its features. Well insulated from vibration and provides a soft support even after many hours, even with very rigid saddles. A great pad for both the agonist and tourists. Its shape also does not bother or limit the action of pedalling. But the chief virtue of this track is the high breathability tissue. We tested for a long time even at high temperatures (above 40 degrees centigrade) and the behavior has always been excellent, the best ever if not the best. The body remains completely dry and where other complete, even high-end, it was matidia sweat, here it is completely dry, or only slightly damp. This especially long workouts at a fast pace is a considerable advantage, which grows the more the ambient temperature is high. It is fresher, you ride better and be stronger conclusion. Prices are 81 Euros for the jersey and 100 Euros for the overalls. Prices are excellent because the full outstanding position in the industry for quality and performance. Many competitors with specifications lower cost more. A complete perfect for those looking for a high quality. Excellent for both agonist as well as tourists.

Positive aspects

Build quality
Look
Finishing
Convenient pockets
Quality of the bottom
High breathability
Lower price to other competitors
Made in Italy

Negative aspects

None


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