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Reflective Jackets and Trousers

The Night Vision Evo is the ultimate commuter jacket – lightweight, vented, reflective and breathable. Comfy to wear and easy on the eye, it’s available from sizes small to xxx large in a choice of red, black or high-vis yellow.

RRP £99.99 NOW ONLY £89.99
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The Urban XP2 Waterproof jacket may be light on weight but it’s definitely heavy on features, with seam welded zips, internal mesh lining and a technical cut. This jacket will keep you warm, dry and comfortable and help you be seen with high-vis reflective panels and reflective piping.

 

RRP £94.98 NOW ONLY £69.99

The mid-weight, 2-layer Endura Gridlock waterproof jacket is the perfect choice for commuting. Made from breathable ripstop fabric, it has brilliant venting, excellent visibility and two handy pockets. Available in black, red, blue or high-vis yellow.

RRP £55.99 NOW ONLY £53.19

Montane Featherlite Velo Windproof Jacket

Packing away smaller than the average inner tube and almost lighter than a feather, the Velo is a fantastic retro looking shell jacket. Available in white, blue, red, silver, graphite and fluro, reflective detailing is another bonus.

RRP £49.99 NOW ONLY £42.49
Altura Pocket Rocket Waterproof Jacket

Folding up into a tiny pack size, the Pocket Rocket only weighs a miniscule 130g yet still offers protection from the elements.Waterproof and breathable, it also features a useful reflective trim.

 

RRP £69.99 NOW ONLY £62.99
Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier Jacket

Tackling wind or rain, the Elite Barrier will keep you warm, dry and visible during any ride. Available in a selection of colours, this is a great jacket with a super light weight.

 

RRP £64.99 NOW ONLY £38.99
Madison Prime Waterproof Cycling Jacket

Super waterproof with a cycle-focused cut for a perfect fit on the bike, the Prime is perfect for commuting. Breathable, durable and with loads of features, this will let you ride in style and comfort.

 

RRP £59.98 NOW ONLY £39.99

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With the dark evenings suddenly upon us, it’s time to trip the light fantastic with some bike lights ready for the colder, darker months. With so many to choose from, we’ve shed some light on a small but perfectly formed selection of the LED bike lights on offer and road tried them out at night to give you (or any burglars/alternative lifestyle choice participants reading this) an idea of how much beam you’ll get for your bucks.

Altura Night Vision Evo Cycling Jacket
Altura Night Vision Evo cycling jacket

The Altura Night Vision Evo cycling jacket (£89.99) is a jacket capable of getting you through the toughest of winter conditions, while remaining one of the most ‘visible’ commuter jackets on the market today. The Night Vision Evo is a mesh-lined waterproof jacket with a soft outer shell that looks and feels at home on the trail, your journey to work or in the pub.


These Hi-viz overtrousers are lightweight, big on build quality, heavy on features and capable of keeping you dry and comfortable.  With a technical cut for unbeatable fit and optimum comfort, the Urban XPs have two zipped side pockets and a fly zip, along with high visibility reflective panels and piping. Velcro expandable bottoms make them easy to get on and off.

RRP £54.99 NOW ONLY £34.99
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The Endura Gridlock Overtrousers are excellent everyday overtrousers that are ideal for commuter use. Featuring twin zip pockets with a sturdy zip fly, extended length ankle zips, a reflective 360 degree belt and popper style leg adjustments to ensure your shoes are always covered.

RRP £44.99 NOW ONLY £42.74

These are perfect all day winter riding trousers: waterproof, highly breathable but still extremely durable. Ideal for trail riders and serious commuters alike, Attack trousers feature React 3 layer fabric technology allowing both durability and breathability (up to 20,000g/m2).

RRP £89.99 NOW ONLY £80.99

Altura Night Vision Waterproof Overtrousers

Waterproof and breathable fabric, loads of reflective trim and a host of innovative features ensure Night Visions remain our most popular commuter overtrousers.

RRP £59.99 NOW ONLY £53.99
Endura Singletrack II Womens Trousers

Featuring Cordura nylon fabric with water repellent finish, Singletrack IIs are heavy duty with double and triple stitching on all seams and a waistband designed to wick away moisture.

RRP £64.99 NOW ONLY £61.74
Altura Night Vision Womens Waterproof Overtrousers 2012

The long awaited women's Altura night vision trousers are ideal for night-time riding and city commutes, with ample zips and Velcro seams for easy access over shoes.

RRP £59.99 NOW ONLY £53.99
Montane Featherlite Pants

Highly functional overtrousers made with Pertex Microlight to offer weather protection and breathability with the absolute minimum of weight and bulk. Ideally suited to long distance riding or running.

RRP £49.99 NOW ONLY £42.49