ODLO MISTRAL LOGIC JACKET

Odlo tell us that their Mistral Logic jacket is designed to give the optimum fit for riding and, as such, ‘while standing, the fit might feel unusual’ – and they’re not wrong! Once we put it on we immediately felt like it was too tight under the armpits, something not helped by the fit of the arms, which was much snugger than any other jacket on test. Once down in a riding position though, something magical happened as all of a sudden more fabric appeared across the chest and the fit felt perfect. Clever, hey? As for other features, the 180g jacket packs away into its own pocket and features a long back hem to keep your bum covered, as well as stretchy windproof jersey fabric and a soft, high neck to keep you warm on autumnal rides. Where this jacket doesn’t work so well is in heavy rain – as, while the shoulders and arms were waterproof, the jacket’s back wasn’t. As ever there’s a trade-off, though. We’d pick this jacket for warmth and cosiness, but it’s only really one for light showers or misty mornings. Wear it in a deluge and your lower back would get pretty soggy. A white/grey colourway is available as well as red.