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Cycology Super Roubaix Arm Warmers

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£25.00

VERDICT:

8
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Warm and comfortable arm warmers that will see you through the winter into the spring
Weight: 
64g

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The Cyclogy Super Roubaix arm warmers cover a good range of temperatures, making them ideal for winter rides as well as those chilly spring and autumn mornings. They fit really well and are very soft on the skin too.

  • Pros: Super-soft fabric, great fit
  • Cons: Thick seam compared to knitted versions

If you've never worn them you'll be surprised just how versatile a pair of arm warmers can make your clothing, especially when the weather is a little bit unpredictable.

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Many of the newest arm warmers on the market use the latest fabrics or coatings to offer windproofing and water resistance, but the Cycologys(ies?) are all about keeping you warm.

The Super Roubaix fabric is soft to the touch, and with its fleecy pile on the skin side they feel great against your arms even when wet.

The material traps body heat and I found they keep you toasty down to a few degrees centigrade above freezing while at the other end I'd say about 10-12°C before things start getting a bit clammy, especially if you are riding hard.

They are a little bulkier than some warmers but will still roll up and fit into a jersey pocket easily if you do need to take them off mid-ride.

> Buyer's Guide: The best cycle clothing for spring

They are available in three sizes with a guide to what you need on the Cycology website. These mediums fitted my dimensions perfectly and I was impressed with the fit. They are held in place at the shoulder with a rubber style gripper and it works a treat – I had no issues with the arm warmers slipping down.

Cycology Super Roubaix Arm Warmers - cuff.jpg

The other end, the cuff, doesn't use anything for retention, but the stretchiness of the fabric means they stay put too.

Some brands shape their warmers for comfort when in the riding position but Cycology hasn't done that. I did notice a little bit of bunching but it was neither annoying nor uncomfortable.

I had thought the large seam that runs from top to bottom would be, but that turned out to be totally unfounded. I usually prefer warmers that have been knitted into a tube, which removes the seam, but Cycology has positioned its logos so that when you are wearing them the seam isn't in the way.

Going for bright silver, Cycology obviously wants to get its logo noticed and not just in the daylight as it is actually reflective – ideal for a little bit more notice of your indication to following traffic in the dark.

Cycology Super Roubaix Arm Warmers - logo.jpg

I was also very impressed with the finish and build quality of these warmers. The stitching is neat and tidy and they are beautifully finished throughout.

> Buyer's Guide: 16 of the best arm and leg warmers

They'll set you back £25, which is a pretty normal price for such items, though you can pay more. The Lusso Active Aero Arm Warmers are £24.95, while Primal's Trimotif Thermal warmers are cheaper at £20, but the Cycology versions are much better for use at lower temperatures. A quick glance at our reviews shows you can pay a lot more for warmers from the likes of Pedal Ed, Assos and Pearl Izumi...

Verdict

Warm and comfortable arm warmers that will see you through the winter into the spring

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Cycology Super Roubaix Arm Warmers

Size tested: Medium

Tell us what the product is for

Cycology says, "When it's cold & drisly, or just a little cool - slip these super-comfy arm warmers on."

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

From Cycology:

Made from Italian thermal fabric 'Super Roubaix' which is fleece lined, lightweight, warm, soft and very comfortable.

This thermal fabric stays comfortable even when wet and is quick drying.

Reflective CYCOLOGY print for added safety in the dark.

Silicone gripper elastic at arm and wrist

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
9/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the product for fit:
 
9/10
Rate the product for sizing:
 
9/10

Spot on to the size guide.

Rate the product for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the product for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the product for value:
 
6/10

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

No issues at all with just flinging them in the wash with the rest of your kit.

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

They keep the wind out and keep you warm.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

Excellent quality and fit.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

I wouldn't say I really dislike anything, even the seam is unobtrusive.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

They're at the lower end of the range, still a little more than some (Primal), but less - in some case a lot less - than others.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Use this box to explain your overall score

Simple in terms of design and function against some of the opposition, but really deliver all the attributes they need to.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 40  Height: 180cm  Weight: 76kg

I usually ride: This month's test bike  My best bike is: B'Twin Ultra CF draped in the latest bling test components

I've been riding for: Over 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

As part of the tech team here at F-At Digital, senior product reviewer Stu spends the majority of his time writing in-depth reviews for road.cc, off-road.cc and ebiketips using the knowledge gained from testing over 1,500 pieces of kit (plus 100's of bikes) since starting out as a freelancer back in 2009. After first throwing his leg over a race bike back in 2000, Stu's ridden more than 170,000 miles on road, time-trial, track, and gravel bikes, and while he's put his racing days behind him, he still likes to smash the pedals rather than take things easy. With a background in design and engineering, he has an obsession with how things are developed and manufactured, has a borderline fetish for handbuilt metal frames and finds a rim braked road bike very aesthetically pleasing!

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Freddy56 | 5 years ago
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who makes them?

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