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Price: £85 / $115 / €95
Weight: 76 grams – small
Sizes: XS – XXL
Colours: Paprika / Navy / Black
Materials: 100% recycled polyester
The Rapha Core gilet is the cheapest gilet (or vest) in the Rapha range. It’s a lightweight, polyester vest that’s a nice option for chillier autumn days or any situation where you need to wear a little more than just a cycling jersey.
September is here, and there has been a chill in the air this week in my part of the world. I’m reviewing some of the gilets I wear and test at this time of year. Here I will be sharing my thoughts on the Core gilet, if I think it’s a good option for autumn time, and how it differs in comparison to the more expensive Rapha Pro Team Gilet II, if you are shopping and wondering what to go for.
A gilet can be a good addition to your closet if you need to stay a little warmer and more comfortable on cooler days when a jersey alone isn’t quite enough. Gilets aid core and skin temperature whilst keeping you feeling a bit more agile and light on the bike, compared to a heavier garment that may be a bit too hot.
Gilets, of course, also generally pack down very nicely, making them a perfect ally to store in a jersey pocket and pull on or take off during your rides.
I’ve tested dozens of them over the last couple of years, putting together our best cycling gilets guide. You can find lots more solid options as the weather starts to get a little chillier in there.
Design and aesthetics
The Core gilet is available in paprika, navy or black. The green I’m wearing here is no longer available, but the design is the same.
There are a couple of white Rapha logos on the chest and at the rear of the jersey, and a couple of reflective strips, to hopefully help you stand out just a little bit more in low-light scenarios.
The Rapha Core gilet is manufactured from 100% recycled polyester. It has a handy two-way zipper, but no rear pockets. This, for me, makes it a bit more of an additional outer layer, as on…
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