The Buy A Gabba Instead Thread

I've worn a gabba over 2 thin layers and under a club jersey at the same time - never had a problem.

the main difference between 1 and 2 is the storm flap in front of the zipper? That sounds like a reasonable upgrade, but probably not if you already have the first version.

Heh, I had no idea which one I have, but it has said storm flap so I'm going to say it's a 2.

I find myself more and more convinced, that neoshell is an awesome material for short sleeve jersey.

Anyone tried the Sportful neoshell extreme?

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I was looking at it too! Great price.
I wonder how it would perform in Finnish weather and in how low temp I could use it? Did you use gabba 1? To compare?

with a couple of (warm) layers underneath I would guess you could go as low as -5 or something. But then I'd take a down jacket in saddlebag for breaks. Or just ride really fast the whole way :-)

havent tried gabba 1

Seems to work pretty well in Norway.

That's for races or training rides.

For longer rides i need to be wearing something warm and breathable like a woolen jersey, and carry a more resistant weather jacket.

It's mainly down to effort level. If you're working hard in a shit climate. You want maximum wind/rain protection with minimum insulation. Which is where something like a gabba shines.

Still going to get a sportful neoshell instead.

Neoshell is inherently waterproof. None of this coating malarkey.

from this http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/164621-best-winter-cycling-jerseys-buyers-guide-11-great-choices

I found this
http://road.cc/content/review/137570-sportful-rd-long-sleeve-wind-jersey

which seems quite interesting. If I had the opportunity to try one on against the gabba it probably would have been quite hard choise between the 2

although that probably is more of an insulating jacket for colder climates while the gabba is about weather protection, still interesting

Yeah insulation vs element blocking.

Agree that its interesting though. The appeal of the highly regarded Pro team jacket, for me, was being able to lose an insulation layer. This looks like it could do the same.

thanks guys,
so far I went through the winter with base layer+merino hoodie+rain jacket. I was warm even at -15 degrees or less. Around 0 or just under I usually just wear base layer plus rain jacket.
but this set up is good for commute really.
I'm looking forward to ride cx this winter, up to 75km, not too long.
I shall go with gabba and just fit under long sleeve base layer and then jersey. Because of tight fit it could probably take a jacket on top for the worst weather?

it's kind of difficult to decide on the size, M is quite perfect with one base layer and L is leaving some room. Thinking if it wouldn't take merino jersey under and treat it more like a "jacket".
first world's problems

Buy a turbo.
Stay indoors.

haha, winter is the best outdoors!

I'd go medium.
Run a thicker long sleeved Base if you need it. Doubling up on jerseys is annoying IMHO.
Carry aa simple rain jacket to go over. It's not totally waterproof.

Buy a turbo.
Stay indoors.

But the kids are indoors.

For a 10 mile commute how is a gabba compared to jersey and thin waterproof layer?

Any point in chucking the old gabba I was given in the washing machine with some nikwax proofer?

Works on my race Cape and windjacket. Can't hurt, can it?

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Why?
The weather looks lovely out there, go and get yourselves some fresh air rather than playing on your sega playstations.

Pro as fuck.

Set the turbo up in the garden?

With a gazebo.