We’ve been testing a collection of winter clothing from Sumattory for four months.
The face of this Spanish brand is 2010 world mountain bike champion, Jose Antonio Hermida, but we found little in the aesthetic and tailoring of this collection to suggest off-road action.
For a detailed description of the fit and fabrics of each garment, see our ‘first look’ article.
Here we’ll focus on how they performed during an extended test period characterised by freezing temperatures.
Winter long bib tight
Our test pilot, one of those irritating fellows whose default setting is immaculate, described the fit of Sumattory’s winter long bib tight as, well, immaculate (“no bags, no wrinkles, no anything”).
The bib straps were broad and comfortable, and while many companies now employ laser cut lycra braces instead of a solid fabric border to a mesh strap in a bid to lighten the load, we considered comfort more important than weight in a winter tight.
The instructions recommend washing the tights before use, and having failed to do so, our test pilot suffered slight chafing from the Elastic Interface pad on the initial ride (“nothing major,” he reports). Subsequent washes softened the pad to create an extremely comfortable ride (“really, really nice”) which remained a factor throughout an extended test period.
The Sumattory Winter Long Bib Tight is available in black, in six sizes from S to XXL, and costs £105.
Winter Jersey UW
Despite the monicker, the Winter Jersey UW is a base layer. Our test pilot reported a supportive, compressive feel from its Prolen fabric, which followed an extremely close cut. He was impressed by its wicking abilities and also by its ability to regain its shape after washing. Removing it after a ride left it slightly baggy, he reported, but after a trip through the washing machine, it regained its original, compressive feel. Our initial fears about an absence of silicone or elastic grippers at the hem or sleeves proved groundless. The garment remained in place throughout rides spent variously hunched over the bars and stood on the pedals.
The Sumattory Winter Jersey UW is available in white, and in three sizes: XSS, ML, and XLXXL. It costs £48.75.
Winter Stripe Jersey
Despite the monicker, the Winter Jersey UW is a base layer. Our test pilot reported a supportive, compressive feel from its Prolen fabric, which followed an extremely close cut. He was impressed by its wicking abilities and also by its ability to regain its shape after washing. Removing it after a ride left it slightly baggy, he reported, but after a trip through the washing machine, it regained its original, compressive feel. Our initial fears about an absence of silicone or elastic grippers at the hem or sleeves proved groundless. The garment remained in place throughout rides spent variously hunched over the bars and stood on the pedals.
The Sumattory Winter Jersey UW is available in white, and in three sizes: XSS, ML, and XLXXL. It costs £48.75.
https://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/sumattory-winter-clothing-review-2343.html
Despite the monicker, the Winter Jersey UW is a base layer. Our test pilot reported a supportive, compressive feel from its Prolen fabric, which followed an extremely close cut. He was impressed by its wicking abilities and also by its ability to regain its shape after washing. Removing it after a ride left it slightly baggy, he reported, but after a trip through the washing machine, it regained its original, compressive feel. Our initial fears about an absence of silicone or elastic grippers at the hem or sleeves proved groundless. The garment remained in place throughout rides spent variously hunched over the bars and stood on the pedals.
The Sumattory Winter Jersey UW is available in white, and in three sizes: XSS, ML, and XLXXL. It costs £48.75.
Winter Stripe Jersey
Despite the monicker, the Winter Jersey UW is a base layer. Our test pilot reported a supportive, compressive feel from its Prolen fabric, which followed an extremely close cut. He was impressed by its wicking abilities and also by its ability to regain its shape after washing. Removing it after a ride left it slightly baggy, he reported, but after a trip through the washing machine, it regained its original, compressive feel. Our initial fears about an absence of silicone or elastic grippers at the hem or sleeves proved groundless. The garment remained in place throughout rides spent variously hunched over the bars and stood on the pedals.
The Sumattory Winter Jersey UW is available in white, and in three sizes: XSS, ML, and XLXXL. It costs £48.75.
https://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/sumattory-winter-clothing-review-2343.html
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