Vaude Tremalzo II £140
We liked Vaude’s original Tremalzo jacket when we tested it last year, because it had some impressive features for the money. This second-generation version continues the theme of good all-round performance at an affordable price. If the environmental footprint of your bike wear is important to you, the Tremalzo II gets off to a good start, because its fabric is bluesign certified. The fit treads that fine line between allowing enough room for layers without being too oversized for riding. Features include mesh-lined pockets, water-resistant zips, a drawcord hem and an over-thehelmet hood. The two-layer fabric has a rubbery feel against bare skin though (mild and wet autumn weather dictated testing it mostly this way), and you need to use the pit zips once things start to warm up.