Snuggle up at the end of the day in Capo's fetching Felpe Trainer.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Limited Edition Roubaix Arm Warmers feature wind- and waterproof panels on the front surfaces for more warmth.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Atlas Leg Warmers are fairly basic Super Roubaix bits with warm, fuzzy interiors but also an excellent fit and a pattern that matches perfectly with the corresponding shorts.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Ankle zippers make it easier to get the leg warmers on and off.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Atlas Wind Vest is lightweight and packable with a Windtex Flight Plus 2 front.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Atlas Wind Vest has open mesh back for breathability.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Matching Super Roubaix arm warmers complete the Atlas cool-weather package.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Wind- and waterproof front panels on the Capo Limited Edition Roubaix Leg Warmers make for a surprisingly warm package.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Winter-weight Capo socks are built with cozy Merino wool and a 12cm cuff.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Limited Edition Jacket blends three different materials for what looks to be a thoroughly capable and appropriately snug-fitting barrier against winter weather.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Stretch Windtex Dream panels are used across the tops of the shoulders and back of the neck for extra protection against cold breezes.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Capo thankfully fits the Limited Edition Jacket with a full complement of rear pockets, plus chest pockets on both the exterior and interior.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Atlas Roubaix Hat feels warm but is thin enough to easily fit beneath most helmets.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Milano Skull Cap augments its insulative Super Roubaix fleece-backed body with an extra windproof panel up front.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Limited Edition Wind Gloves feature a snug-fitting five-panel construction and grippy silicone palm.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Moderately cold temperatures should suit the Capo Atlas Thermal Jacket well with its wind-resistant front and insulative Super Roubaix body and sleeves.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
A double-thick layer in the Atlas Thermal Jacket helps keep the base of the neck warm.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Capo intends its Limited Edition Bib Tight for truly cold conditions with Thermo Roubaix insulation throughout plus wind- and waterproof stretch Windtex Dream panels covering the lower leg, knee and outer thighs.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Windtex Dream panels in Capo's Limited Edition Bib Tight are surprisingly stretchy.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
The Capo Limited Edition Wool Windproof Base Layer is expensive at US$79 but has already proven to remarkably warm.(Image credit: Marty Caivano)
Winter's harsh conditions can turn riding outdoors into an exercise in masochism but a worthwhile investment in proper clothing goes a long, long way towards making it much more enjoyable. We just took delivery of a wide range of cold weather gear from Capo and though it's barely November, some unseasonably cold and wintery conditions – plus a bunch of early morning 'cross workouts – have already given us a head start on testing of this latest round of kit. Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews once we've managed some more time on everything.
Topping the range is the Limited Edition (LE) collection, which uses Capo's highest-end fabrics and more performance-oriented cuts. The LE Jacket features highly insulative Sphere dual-layer polyester weave on the upper front torso and front of the sleeves, stretchy Windtex Dream across the shoulders and upper back, and water-resistant Teflon-treated Thermo Roubaix everywhere else for breathability. Three rear pockets with a piggybacked zippered pocket plus an additional zipped chest pocket provide plenty of storage and a tight-fitting hem and cuffs keep drafts at bay. Suggested retail price is a reasonably US$199.
The matching LE Roubaix Bib Tight uses eight panels of cozy fleece-backed and water-resistant Thermo Roubaix fabric with additional Windtex Dream protection across the front of the shins, knees and thighs. Thermo Roubaix is even used throughout the high-cut torso and bib straps, and zippers down below and up high ease ingress/egress. Our US$259 test piece also includes a multi-density, multi-thickness stretch Cytech chamois.
Rounding out our LE collection is a range of accessories such as arm (US$59) and leg (US$69) warmers with wind- and waterproof front panels, snug-fitting fleece-lined gloves (US$69) with wind- and water-resistant panels and silicone grippers, matching four-panel booties (US$79) and a windfront Merino wool short-sleeved base layer whose impressive ability to shield us from winter chill has already nearly made us forget its premium US$79 price tag.
Riders that are on a tighter budget (or don't need something quite so burly) can instead look to the US$159 Atlas Thermal Jacket with its slightly more generously cut medium-weight Super Roubaix and Winter Quattro brushed fabrics and less-stretchy Windtex Diadema front torso, double-thickness upper back, and tight-fitting cuffs and hem. Three pockets (an unfortunate rarity for some reason on many other winter jackets) adorn the rear for lugging the essentials and the front zip is a two-way affair for more flexible ventilation options.
More temperate climates look to be a good pairing for the US$129 Atlas Wind Vest with its lightweight and highly packable Windtex Flight Plus 2 front and full open-mesh back or the matching Atlas arm (US$39) and leg (US$69) warmers and Roubaix Hat (US$49), all with breathable Super Roubaix construction. For those that already have the rest of the Atlas summer-weight gear, it's also worth noting that Capo has managed to line up the colors and patterns with all of these accessories perfectly – and we mean perfectly, right down to the little oval icons.
Final bits of Capo test kit include middleweight Winter Wool Socks (US$18) with a 12cm cuff, the Milano Skull Cap (US$39) built with Super Roubaix and a windproof front panel, and the casual Felpe Trainer (US$174) for hitting the café after the ride is through.
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