Sportful Supergiara jacket review: Designed for gravel cycling, great for all cycling

Don’t dwell on the gravel label, the Sportful Supergiara jacket is a softshell with extra pockets and it might be right for you

Sportful Supergiara jacket
(Image: © Josh Ross)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Sportful Supergiara jacket is a remix of the range of jackets Sportful offers with an eye toward a more upright riding position, a little less warmth, and lots of pockets. Polartec Alpha insulation offers the same outsized warmth and high breathability as always, but the DWR-coated exterior falls short

Pros

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    Range of earthy colours available

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    Pockets everywhere

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    Polartec Alpha is the best insulation available

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    Fitted but comfortable tailoring

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    High quality zipper

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    Lack of membrane makes a good candidate for layering

Cons

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    High price

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The best winter cycling jackets buyers guide includes a big range of options. There are choices that aren't that warm to cover those who live closer to the equator. There are also choices that will handle some of the coldest, harshest rides you'll ever have the pleasure of undertaking. Some of the options work best as a layer and some handle everything with only a base layer. There is one jacket that's unlike anything else on the list though. The Sportful Supergiara jacket is a gravel cycling jacket. 

If you are immediately wondering what that could possibly mean, you aren't alone. Is a gravel cycling jacket just a matter of style? Or is there substance to the claim as well? Don't tell Sportful but I took this gravel jacket out to test on my road bike. Don't worry though, I also tested it on my gravel bike and I've got the bases covered. Without spoiling the article, it works for both situations although there are some very real design changes that could speak to use with a gravel bike. In many ways though, that piece is a distraction. If you like having pockets available the Sportful Supergiara is worth considering. Keep reading to see what it does well and all the little details about the design. 

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Testing scorecard and notes
Design and aestheticsIt looks great but the design is specific and that loses some points.8/10
Thermal managementStrictly speaking on warmth, it’s excellent but there’s very little ability to handle rain so make sure it fits with your climate.7/10
StorageThere are well designed pockets everywhere.10/10
Comfort and fitPerfect fit and it’s super comfortable.10/10
ValueThis is a quality piece and you can easily find it heavily marked down. If you plan to use it a lot it’s worth a buy. If not look for alternatives from Gore or Endura for better pricing.6/10
OverallRow 5 - Cell 1 82%
Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx

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