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On test: complete Sugoi Neo and MidZero

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Published on Saturday, 27 March 2010 07:18

Written by Luca Salvatelli

An excellent spring item, comfortable, breathable and with a good pad

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In the large Sugoi catalogue 2010, the Neo collection consists of short-sleeved shirt, long-sleeved shirt and long zip, and two shorts, with or without braces. The MidZero Bib Knicker, however, belongs to the winter collection, is an overalls to 3/4, of medium texture suited to spring and that matches perfectly with the two New Jersey, for a uniform suitable for spring, with mild temperatures, but that can get even close to 10 degrees.

Neo Jersey:

the shirt-sleeved Neo Jersey is proposed in the colours red, yellow, blue and black. It has a comfortable fit, not close to the body and is available in sizes S to 2XL. Is made of fabric Finotech, a 100%synthetic fabric, breathability and ability to channel the sweat to the outside body. The zip has protective chin, while there are three rear pockets, closed with elastic. The weight we found, in size L, is 184 grams.

Neo L/S Full Zip Jersey:

long-sleeved shirt neo Jersey is proposed in white or black. The fit is semi-fit, that is comfortable, but fairly close to the body. Sizes available range from S to 2XL. Even in this case is used Finotech fabric, 100% synthetic, breathability. The zip has protective chin, while there are three rear pockets, closed with elastic. The weight we found, in size L, is 430 grams.

MidZero Bib Knicker:

The bib 3/4 MidZero Bib Knicker is made of fabric MidZero, yarn developed by Sugoi, breathable, thermal and wind resistant. The knees have a double layer of fabric, while the pad belongs to the RC Pro Series RC Pro The pad is made of 4-layer fabric, breathable, with ventilation channels and anatomical conformation. They are available in all black. In size L we found a weight of 290 grams.

Road test  

Full Sugoi tested it was in line with the build quality of the Canadians Company. This means that the garments are well made, although not excel in the care of the details hidden, as might be the closure of internal seams. Externally perfect, as the feature, only the most careful and critical eye can recognize a garment produced in large numbers, compared to other companies as a niche (but it is said that this always happen). The fit is excellent, the New Jersey baggy clothes, suitable for mtb, freeride and to all those who do not like tight clothes. In the range Sugoi, however, there are proposals for those who prefer a fit member. Even the Neo L/S Full Zip Jersey, wears well and is comfortable, exactly half way between a head as large as New Jersey and a garment fitting clothing and tight. Excellent type of fabric used, very soft and comfortable. Practical and easy to use zip; excellent, as always, the security that prevents contact between zip and chin. The pockets are roomy and easy to use. The MidZero Bib Knicker fitting clothing, but in this case the fabric is soft and the texture perfect for spring, it too often nor too far. The bottom is perfect, one of the best ever, not excessively cluttered, allows excellent workout, but also a high comfort level, even with minimal or hard saddles. Its comfort, then, is not altered by the very long distances. In the saddle continues to appreciate the quality of the track. The mesh Neo, though large, closes well and isolated from the cold spring, even when the temperature approaches 10 degrees. Excellent breathability of the fabric. Higher temperatures using only the Neo Jersey ensuring perfect breathability, helped also by cutting convenience that allows ventilation. Also good breathability of MidZero Bib Knicker, and extremely efficient solution of the double layer of fabric near the knees, who remain very hot even on long descents, where the wind resistance of the fabric of the overalls and long-sleeved shirt is more that good. In conclusion, an outfit is not noted for the refinement of the details, but that is well built with quality materials and functional purpose. Excellent breathability and comfort of the fabric. Perfect pad and I guess the texture of the fabric of individual garments so as to ensure a good thermal comfort rather than from 10 to over 20 degrees centigrade. These are the prices: MidZero Bib Knicker 89.90 Euro, New Jersey49.90 Euro, Neo L/S Full Zip Jersey 54.90 Euro, prices quite competitive, especially the Neo L/S Full Zip Jersey, which take account of some finish not perfect, but of great substance and texture of the products tested. The complete finds its ideal use in spring/autumn, mtb, Freeride and on the road for all the cyclists who like practical, convenient and quality clothes.

Positive aspects

Quality pad
Breathability
Ventilation of New Jersey
Convenience and comfort
Convenience pockets

Negative aspects

None

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