Clothing company Endura have been around for some time now, for the past twenty years they’ve built up a solid reputation for clothing which is well designed, lasts and does the job intended. Endura is based in Scotland where all the products are developed and tested. In a land of horizontal rain and near vertical climbs you know their kit is being put through its paces in the harshest of conditions, this is certainly the right place to test their gear. Product testing is left in the very capable hands of the Pro Endura Racing Team as well as Endura sponsored MTB, road and track cyclists, not to mention customer feedback. The result of this is a range with some really well thought out products and some industry firsts emerging from the kilt clad country.
Without further ado let’s take a closer look at some of their Autumn/Winter 2012 kit.
Endura Windchill Cycling Jacket
This jacket does a great job of being a really breathable softshell, whilst also doing a great job of keeping the elements out. Highly breathable, water resistant, stretchy and with selected thermal panels, it’s the jacket you’ll wonder how you managed without. The jacket comes in red or blue and previous versions of this jacket have been very popular at PBK.
Some of the key features of this jacket is that it is both wind proof and breathable but non-restrictive to your movement unlike other similar jackets. A stretchy front and sleeve panels allow the jacket movement without any excess material to flap in the wind while still keeping you warm and the weather out.
Endura Transmission Long Sleeve Cycling Baselayer
The Transmission long sleeve baselayer offers an extra layer of warmth while out on the bike in the winter. Designed especially for cyclists a wicking performance and body mapped mesh zones optimise temperature control. The Transmission baselayer is very likely to end up being your favourite bit of winter cycling kit. A favourite for those who commute into work here in the PBK office.
Some of the key features is the ploypropylene yarn which provides superior moisture transfer and rapid drying.
Endura Thermolite Pro Cycling Bib Tights
Another piece that is popular with the PBK peloton who commute into work during the darker months, these bib tights will become your best friend when the Mercury drops. These tights are also ideal for short winter training rides when Mother Nature doesn’t want to play fair but you still want get out on the tarmac.
A Teflon HT treated Thermolite material provides insulation and comfort in the harshest of conditions. Again this material is soft to the touch offering instant warmth in the harshest of conditions.
Endura Argyll Cycling Socks Twin Pack – Ultramarine
Argyll is always a popular choice with cyclists. The Endura Argyll cycling sock is the perfect footwear for every occasion, from popping out for a coffee with friends to marathon summer rides that seem to go on forever, these Argyll socks will look cracking.
A fast wicking, quick drying CoolMax fabric will offer comfort your feet have never experienced before.
So there you have a couple of items on offer from the Endura Autumn/Winter 2012. As usual we want to hear your thoughts. What is your experience of Endura in the past? Have any items made your wish list?