Maglia Elite Uomo V2

The Bowtex Elite is so light but feels solid. Wore it on a hot ride and didn’t overheat, its crazy breathable. Only thing is the high price, but you get what you pay for... Worth every penny.

After 500 miles in the Elite v2, here’s my take: The Dyneema fabric is no joke - survived a slide with barely a scuff. Super comfy in heat, but if it’s below 60°F, you’ll wanna layer up. The armour stays put, and the back length is perfect for riding posture. Only minor complaints is the belt loops are a bit flimsy, and their could be more reflective logos.

Supremely comfortable, it doesn't feel like I'm wearing any armor. Very well made, comes with shoulder and elbow protectors, I added a back protector too. Feels almost cold to the touch, in the sense that it doesn't act as a thermal layer of any kind. Which means it's probably enough by itself during the summer, and can be combined with your regular winter clothes during the winter. Brilliant idea. I really like how I don't look like RoboCop or something whenever I go for a ride. I'm normally a size L, and I got mine on size L too. Fits exactly as expected.

This is an excellent bit of kit - unbelievably comfortable for motorbike protective wear, and even more so when considering that it provides AAA protection. I could wear it all day long, even when working at my computer - it really is that comfortable. It is very easy to put on and take off because the material is so soft and flexible, is extremely light, and airflow through it is great. I wear a windproof layer over it on chilly days and when it gets really cold I feel the need for another insulating layer. I cannot wait for warmer weather to find how well it works on its own (with maybe a warm weather base layer underneath). Sizing is just right for me - if you prefer a tight fit you may want to consider going a size smaller, but that might have an effect on how the arms fit for length. Worth noting is that BikeSocial have it wrong: there actually are belt loops inside the jacket for connecting it to the top of your pants, if you can be bothered to use them. All in all, I am thrilled with this product and have officially converted to Bowtex fanboyism. One minor niggle: it doesn't have a loop in the collar for hanging it on coat hooks!

Very cool feeling on your skin. I was worried that this layer would add unwanted warmth, but so far (I've only tried it in March) it actually has a cooling effect which you can feel from the moment you put it on. I'm hopeful it will still have the same cooling effect when the weather warms up. Nice and close fitting with decent sized armour. If like me, you are a bit rounder around the waist then you are around your chest, I had to size up and found that adding the back protector took up the extra material that I had around my chest from sizing up, which saved it from feeling loose.