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Altura Attack 360 Windproof jacket


ALTURA’S ATTACK 360Windproof is another ‘technical hoody’ style, and if you love the ’80s style colourblocked graphics you’re probably sold already. Again, it’s very much a casual crossover jacket, made from a lightweight fabric that provides wind and water resistance.

The relaxed cut means it’s easy to wear and it layers up underneath well. But while it works fine on ‘dry land’, the shape simply doesn’t seem as good once you’re on the bike, where it feels like the whole jacket is top heavy.

The hood does fit under a helmet, but because the body of the jacket moves up when your arms move up we weren’t tempted to ever wear it this way. All this means the Altura jacket gets a tick for casual use but not for riding.

Price 120$


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