WINTER CLOTHING The nights draw in…
In the main it’s been a glorious summer, but now it’s time to make sure you’ve got all your winter and reflective garb ordered for the UK’s long-winded dark months. Jonathon Harker dons a few extra layers in preparation for hibernation…
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THE NATHAN brand has a smorgasbord of visibility-boosting products including the Light Bender Visibility (£19.99), a lightweight arm wrap that provides 360- degree visibility. Sweat and waterproof, it comes equipped with rechargeable batteries and a USB recharging hub. There’s also the Light Spur Visibility (also £19.99) which suits cyclists and runners. The super secure and lightweight spurs (chaps not included) help boost visibility and like the Bender are rechargeable too. There’s smaller options still, in the Clip Light Visibility (£9.99) – a featherweight light that clips onto clothing or just about anywhere else. The LED Cycling Vest Visibility (£29.99) adds removable LED strips to a cycle vest, boasting 1,200-foot
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THE LUMINITE II Jacket, pitched as the ‘definite commuter essential’ of the line is the completely overhauled Luminite II (£89.99). Made from a compact 2.5 layer waterproof, breathable fabric and fully seam-sealed, the jacket is packed with useful features, from the zipped chest and handwarmer pockets, rear zipper pocket with storm flap, bonded and laser cut double storm flap on centre zip and adjustable neck, hem and cuffs to the great new snap-on lighting technology. The Luminite II LED Unit goes into the back pocket of the jacket behind a soft clear silicone hood which protects it from backpack damage and getting lost. This slick, tactile LED unit illuminates the night with 10 lumens for up to 50 hours in variable strobe frequency, is detachable for washing and interchangeable with
Bob Elliot
visibility and 150 hours of illumination. Other offerings include the simple Reflex wrist or anklebands two-pack (£8.99).
New for 2013/2014 are Glacier’s Premium Waterproof Cycling Gloves (£54.99), boasting 2mm premium G- Tek Neoprene with fleece lining and Neoprene flap enclosure. The Waterproof
Cycling Glove retials at £39.99 while the Premium Cyclocross Glove is designed to cope with the cold, wet and mud familiar to British
cyclocross fans, all for £44.99.
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FUNKIER WINTER 2013/2014 clothing is arriving at Bob Elliot through September and October. With a growing reputation, the brand’s new items include ladies long sleeve tops and waterproof jackets, a thermal base layer, and the much- anticipated TPU Thermal/Waterproof Winter tight and bib tight. TPU fabric is created by laminating high-performance textiles that are extremely breathable, then sealing them with an innovative solution for 100 per cent waterproof protection. Together with the new items, many new winter accessories will be available including socks and neoprene overshoes as well as existing jackets and long sleeve tops, some in new designs. To keep kids warm there are junior long sleeve winter tops and thermal tights. Tights and Bib Tights hit between £49.99 and £79.99, Showerproof and Waterproof Jackets range between £39.99 and £59.99, while Winterproof Jackets
are at £69.99. Retailers are able to contact their local sales representative to discuss buy-in deals for the coming season which are available.
www.bob-elliot.co.uk
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other garments in the Luminite range. The Luminite II Jacket also features vast swathes of reflective material in all the right spots, and it is now available in a range of colours for men and for women including yellow, green and pink. Email
info@endura.co.uk or call 01506 497749
EXTRA HAS some new Overshoes and Gloves in the Bioflex range. All are designed in Italy and UK-tested. They’re based around a three-tier range; Plus Zero (cool conditions), Zero (cold conditions) and Sub Zero (freezing conditions). All overshoes feature a reflective heel
panel for increased visibility, headwearing toe cap to reduce wear while engaging pedal cleats, twin pull tabs for a quick fit, water resistant YKK concealed zip and compatibility with all show and cleat types.
NEC, Birmingham 26th September (Trade Only) 27th - 29th September (Open to the public)2013.
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The Plus Zero overshoes feature a sleek
low profile fit, while the Zero uses the same fabric with fleece linking for additional warmth without adding bulk. The Sub Zero uses extra durable fleece lined Neoprene fabric provides warmth in freezing conditions. The Plus Zero gloves boast a lightweight soft fabric provides a snug ergonomic fit, while the Zero gloves use windproof neoprene fabric provides warmth and comfort in cold conditions. All the gloves feature ergonomic design, anti-slip gripper palms and extra-long cuff keeps the warmth in and the drafts out. 01933 672170
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