Gore Bike Wear Race PacLite
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Posted: 15 November 2001
by Scoop
Gore Bike Wear Race PacLite £160
www.gorebikewear.de (for those who speak German)
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Test Logbook:
We've had this jacket since spring but unlike us it's still looking and performing like new.
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Who?
Gore Bike Wear are (surprise, surprise) the bike wear arm of the great breathable fabric meisters WL Gore of (second big surprise) Gore Tex fame. Not much of a shock that this is made of Gore's latest PacLite fabric then.
Fit?
Comfortably baggy for a fleecy layer (or even body armour) underneath. The multi panel cut certainly doesn't restrict movement but there are drawcords at collar and hem to snug things down and an elastic and Velcro cuff that just nicely swallows winter gloves for a wind tight seal, but is on the narrow side for rolling up.
Weather?
Gore Tex may have lightened their PacLite fabric as much as possible but it still passes their extreme weather tests. Add in high collar (though no cosy fleece) plus double storm flap on the main zip and the PacLite does a fine job of keeping the outside out. There's an optional Velcro on hood too.
 Cargo?
This is where it really differs to Karrimor's PacLite, thanks to two zipped hand pockets, and a big rear pocket which will swallow the rest of the jacket and turn into an elasticated bum bag. Always a useful ice breaker at slow moving parties. | 
