Albion, nice and a reasonable amount of pocket locations

Still holding our for a Zoa that's a take on something like an arc'teryx atom sl which I guess would be a Zoa Insulated but 200g lighter, more everyday London, less mid-Wales.

You've read our minds; new '24 Zoa has a lighter (Primaloft Gold Active) fill for this reason. It's shed a bunch of weight, and although not down to 270g of the Atom SL, or gone as far as the Lightweight Zoa, it will be more versatile and work better with the rainshell layer. ...I''ll post some more info/weights when I get the chance.

Have worked hard to get the most out the materials, and ensure the insulation works as effectively as possible. No baffles inside to keep still air as big as possible (Active allows this), internal drawcord hem means the jacket base is acting as insulation, not just a flat channel, improved fit around neck and hood will trap more air (stop the chimney effect of escaping hot air pulling cold air up through the base of the jacket). ....hmmm realise this would make more sense with pics. Coming soon!

Called my bluff... look forward to seeing!

Anyone with some Zoa rain trousers to sell?

How does the ultralight insulated jacket fit? There’s an XS in the archive sale…I tend to buy S stuff but I’m an XS or XXS in my nopinz aero stuff, so an XS in Albion might work for me.

Interesting! looking forward to seeing this too. A mustard Atom Sl has been my favourite autumn/winter commuting jacket (and just all round jacket) for the past 8 years.

How does the ultralight insulated jacket fit?

There isn't much give, I'm bang in the middle of the Small chest range and that is the fit. It's already a fitted item, not much stretch, not like a jersey where you can size down for the aeros.

I'm sure returns are easy if it doesn't fit..

@Chopsicle do you or do you know anyone who repairs swimming tech suits?

Coming soon!

waits impatiently

:D

@Chopsicle are you due another restock of the ultralight insulated unisex jacket in either M or L?

We have most sizes stocked in the Graphite grey (but few Burnt Yellow), or Condor have them full stock in Burnt Yellow (but little in Graphite).

@Chalfie what exactly is it? We'll be doing repairs on Black Friday at Condor, or I can send over some iron-on repair patches if that might work

yeah I don't think I'd be allowed an iron anywhere near one of these:
https://www.arenasport.com/en_uk/002758-women-powerskin-carbon-duo-bottom.html

(that's not the one we have, but there's one similar. Also kids being kids knacker these up. They last approximately 1 season then get handed on down in families of swimmers (not mine, we only have one swimmer). As they get worn they age and nobody really likes shelling out money to buy new ones. Fixing them when they get torn would be great)

Cheers! I’ve got a voucher waiting to spend and it’s only good for Albion I think… sorry should’ve said, I’m after one of the yellow ones!

@ghostface We should have the Burnt Yellow back in stock in approx 10 days

It looks like a high-power (loads of elastane/Lycra) fine-guage Nylon, so should be fine under a low iron, which is what the glue-film on the patches melt at. Is it a seam, or the fabric wearing out/abrasion? If it's a case of stitching, come see us in November (or send it over, and I can do it on the day)

Thanks G!

I think the damage to my daughter's suit is a seam. There are others in her squad that are more complicated.
They last about a season...

@ghostface we're now showing the Burnt Yellow restocked in most sizes - I think this might be because they're being checked into warehouse as I type - but let me know if you can't find what you're after.

Thank you!!

Any tip for sizing on the ultralight by the way? Or any other owners on here?

I’m 63kg and 6’2

Just a wee PSA to say that the repair patches are great! Had some sitting on my desk for ages and finally got round to using them with pleasing results. Waiting on a reup on the website to patch more of my holier than thou kit to give it a new lease of life.

@ghostface sorry, I only just saw this, if not too late;
Check in the Sizing drop down for photo model sizing, plus scroll further down for the overall product sizing.
https://www.albioncycling.com/products/unisex-ultralight-insulated-jacket-graphite
I would estimate you're a small, which I'd recommend over an XS due to arm reach & height

@Pmccee great to hear, thank you for posting. Think I mentioned above, we'll be doing any-bike-brand repairs in Condor on Black Friday (28th Nov), plus have patches for everyone to take away and repair at home (all free).

Cheers G. I'd actually ordered a S and found the sleeves too short so swapped for a M

@Chopsicle not sure if you can help with this....

Is the women's Zoa much different in fit to the men's? Just noticed there are still a few discounted women's Zoa items, which I'm tempted to try.