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Ride Pro Aquazero Arm Warmers

8
by Stu Kerton
UPDATED Thu, Oct 15, 2015 04:24

First Published May 11, 2012

1
£19.99

VERDICT:

8
10
Top quality arm warmers at a cracking price. The coating gives them versatility and the fit is top notch.
Weight: 
86g
Contact: 
www.ridebosh.com
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The Ride Pro Aquazero arm warmers are made in Italy but designed with the UK climate in mind. Super Roubaix panels are sewn into an anatomical shape with a bend in the elbow so they don't bunch up when you're on the bike. They have silicone silicone grippers top and bottom to keep them in place.

The fabric is very soft to the touch and feels nice against the skin. Its fleecy on the inside so low single figure temperatures are not a problem and they're still comfortable if the temperature does creep up mid-ride. They're light enough to easily stow away in your back pocket if the sun does come out.

The fit is spot on. The anatomical shape keeps them smooth as you bend your arms at various angles so you can keep them on all day

The water repellent coating works well. Road spray and light rain beads and when the water does finally soak through the Super Roubaix material keeps you warm so its no big issue. They're similar to Castelli Nanoflex or Sportful No-Rain armwarmers in effectiveness.

Thanks to the silicone grippers the Aquazero arm warmers stay put even on arms that lack what you'd call proper biceps. This prevents that irritating gap between bottom of jersey sleeve and top of warmer.

There is a small reflective logo on one sleeve which might just be enough to get your arm noticed in the dark when signalling but I wouldn't rely on it.

All in all the Ride Pro Aquazero arm warmers are very comfortable, warm and the water resistance is a bonus. At just £19.99 there is a lot of quality here for very little outlay. They come in medium and large sizes, and any colour you want as long as its black.

Verdict

Top quality arm warmers at a cracking price. The coating gives them versatility and the fit is top notch.

road.cc test report

Make and model: Ride Pro Aquazero Arm Warmers

Size tested: Black, Large

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Ride say they use the most technical fabrics to create comfortable, top-performing clothing. They have done a pretty good job here.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Anatomic cut using Super Roubaix fabric and water repellent treatment.

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10

They look and feel very well made.

Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10

Great at temperature regulation and the water-repellent treatment does its job.

Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10

A couple of washes and plenty of hours on the bike, and they still look like new.

Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
 
8/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
 
9/10

Comfiest arm warmers I've worn to date.

Rate the product for value:
 
9/10

Very good considering all the features.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Very well; the fit is good and they do what they say on the tin.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The comfort.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Maybe some more colour options would be nice, but that's being picky.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 34  Height: 180cm  Weight: 78kg

I usually ride: Genesis Flyer  My best bike is: Ribble Gran Fondo

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed,

 

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Stu Kerton

Since writing his first bike review for road.cc back in early 2009 senior product reviewer Stu has tested more than a thousand pieces of kit, and hundreds of bikes.

With an HND in mechanical engineering and previous roles as a CNC programmer/machinist, draughtsman and development engineer (working in new product design) Stu understands what it takes to bring a product to market. A mix of that knowledge combined with his love of road and gravel cycling puts him in the ideal position to put the latest kit through its paces.

He first made the switch to road cycling in 1999, primarily for fitness, but it didn’t take long for his competitive side to take over which led to around ten years as a time triallist and some pretty decent results. These days though riding is more about escapism, keeping the weight off and just enjoying the fact that he gets to ride the latest technology as part of his day job.

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ColT | 12 years ago
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just ordered a pair - £17.99

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