Tight on the outside and suitably permeable to sweat on the inside, it saved us on several occasions - including the first 170 rainy kilometres of the Trondheim-Oslo long-distance classic. The tight cut offers the wind little surface to attack and reduces the rustling that is otherwise typical of rainwear to a bearable minimum. As the fabric (100 per cent polyester) is only slightly elasticated, creases form at the back of the knees, but this is hardly annoying. However, because the trousers don't adjust as well as normal road bike trousers, choosing the right size is crucial for a good fit. A small point of criticism: after riding in the rain, the zips on the cuffs were stiff.
Big plus: After every wash, the trousers looked like new again. PLUSwaterproof; vapour permeable; fit
MINUSZips
Price: 190 Euro
SizesXS to XXL
Reference/Info: Mavic Germany, telephone 08033/305210; www.mavic.com
Photo: Matthias Borchers
