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On test: Complete SIXS

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Category: SIXS

Published on Friday, 24 September 2010 08:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

 
Maximum breathability for a good complete

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SIXS produces a complete range of apparel fabric made from a polypropylene yarn combined with carbon fiber. The first allows the sweat to leave and move quickly outside the body, the latter has an effect of thermoregulation and antistatic. The collection SIXS dedicated to cycling, is composed of a unisex underwear, a bra, a shirt with short sleeves and bib. The shirt has long front zipper and three rear pockets, absent the edge silicon on the bottom of the jersey. The neck is low. Bib has a normal pad does not gel.

The road test

The complete SIXS, but also the underwear, is well made, but without any particular sophistication. There is everything we need, but compared to other competitors, it lacks that attention to the look, which adds nothing to performance, but it does seem a better track of what is often a reality. Very particular texture of the fabric, leaving the passages where the sweat can evaporate easily. Good for a full summer, the collar down, while the stock would have been useful in the silicon mesh and even pants. On the latter do not really need it because the fabric would adhere well to the body. The same fabric is soft and gives comfort than usual. Good maneuverability of zip, while there is no protection against rubbing his chin, very remote occurrence, however, saw the shape of the low collar itself. Good capacity of the pockets, without an anatomical cut. The type of fabric is very elastic and light, this requires some care in choosing the size, it is preferable to choose a smaller than usual so as to make full close to the body. The very high elasticity of the tissue requires some care when storing items in the back pockets, it is preferable to avoid introducing heavy objects, such as car keys or mobile phone, so that the pocket is deformed significantly. Missing a back pocket with zip. The breathability of the fabric is excellent, the best on the market today, and even at high temperatures can always sweat to evaporate easily, leaving the body dry. The same considerations apply to the overalls that under the heading transpiration, leaves several points to competitors. Excellent also the underwear, which can be used with other complete, since with the SIXS is superfluous. The pad can be discreet, but lacks a thicker and gel inserts to be effective with saddles very hard or long distances. As it is now you should choose a good seat, well padded, or not exceed three hours of training. In general, though with some limitations is a great product, it lacks some development in detail, but the substance is, the fabric is exceptional for its ability to breathe, an excellent track for those who sweat a lot or trains during the hottest hours of the day.

Positive aspects

Breathability
Comfort
Fit

Negative aspects

Caseback
Absence of a pocket with zip
No on-board silicon knitted dungarees
No protection from chin zip

To learn more:

Sixs
Website: www.sixs.biz