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Stolen Goat Men’s Raggamuffin 20 Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey

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£125.00

VERDICT:

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Impressively breathable, wind-resistant and water-resistant long sleeve for spring and autumn
Breathable
Wind and water resistant
Looks great
The rear could be dropped more to protect from road spray
Weight: 
353g
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Stolen Goat's Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey is designed to keep you comfortable in temperatures between 6 and 16°C. It is wind resistant and water resistant, and its breathability is outstanding. I think it looks great, and for its rrp of £125 you're getting value for money.

Stolen Goat calls this a long-sleeve jersey; in writing this review I found myself comparing it to a lot of jackets, as our lovely reviews editor Tass pointed out. When does a long-sleeve jersey stop being a jersey and start being a jacket? I don’t know either; most, I think, would say the Orkaan is more towards the jacket end than the jersey end.

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Just like the Climb and Conquer jacket we reviewed recently, Stolen Goat takes charge of design, and uses Bioracer for manufacturing this jersey. As Bioracer is renowned for making top notch cycling garments, that is a Good Thing.

The Orkaan is made from a Bioracer-designed material it calls Tempest. It is wind resistant and water resistant and has a soft, brushed Roubaix lining. That water resistance is baked into the fabric, instead of the result of a treatment – as a result, it should be more durable as it won't wash out after a bit of use.

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It's not as warm, windproof or waterproof as the Climb & Conquer jacket I mentioned above, and nor is it designed to be. It’s a jersey, remember… The C&C is for arctic conditions, whereas the Orkaan comes into its own when it's not quite as cold out (Stolen Goat says 6-16°C) – conditions that can happen at any time of the year in the UK. I've certainly been using it a lot since I've had it in for review.

One of the benefits of its 'jersey-ness' perhaps, is that the Orkaan's breathability is outstanding; Stolen Goat really has judged the balance between windproofing and breathability just right. It's better than any softshell I've tried in this respect, including La Passione’s Duo and the Castelli Gabba 2.

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The YKK cam-lock zip is not waterproof, nor are the seams taped, but the Orkaan is plenty waterproof enough to keep you dry in showery weather. In a full-on downpour a few weeks ago I did get soaked through, but these were the kind of conditions where most waterproofs wouldn't have kept me dry either. Even in this state, the Orkaan kept me warm enough to get home reasonably comfortably. Had the forecast been accurate and predicted these biblical conditions, I would have taken a waterproof, but as it happened, enduring it didn't end up in any drama.

Fit and cut

I'm a medium size in anything non-Italian, at a weight and height of 77kg and 178cm respectively. Indeed, my numbers (with a 38in chest, a 34in waist and a 38in hip) on Stolen Goat's size chart put me in the middle of medium. Predictably, it fits me just right.

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The Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve is not like the racing fit Jez described when he reviewed the short sleeve Race Tech version, it's a bit more relaxed than that. Stolen Goat describes it as 'an all day performance fit'. Translated, that means the fabric is really stretchy without being compressive; there is no excess fabric to get flappy and annoying.

Features

That stretchy fabric means despite there being no silicone grippers at the hem, everything stays put.

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There isn't a dropped back to protect you from road spray like the Castelli Gabba; some might see this as a negative. I prefer using mudguards to a dropped back for staying dry, so I prefer it this way. And remember, it’s a jersey…

There are the usual three pockets on the back, with a fourth, zipped pocket under the right hand one. Just like the Climb & Conquer, these pockets have a 'Pixel 100' reflective material. In normal circumstances, it puts a greyish sheen over the underlying colours; when you shine a light on them in the dark, the fabric reflects that light and makes you more visible.

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Other little features like the zip garage, the lack of scratchy neck labels and the long, tight cuffs that make it easy to fit gloves over are just further evidence that this jersey has been carefully designed to be a pleasure to wear.

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2021 Stolen Goat Mens Raggamuffin 20 Orkaan Everyday LS Jersey - cuff.jpg

Several other colourways are available, though out of all of them I think the one we have on test looks best. There is a women-specific version too – women-specific fit, that is, not just different colours.

Value

The Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve costs £125. That is not cheap for a ‘jersey’, but you are getting a lot for your money here; in fact, I think you’d struggle to find anything that does the same job as well for less.

The Le Col Aqua Pro Zero Jersey is more expensive at £145 and Liam thought the waterproofing didn't really work that well. Gore’s C5 Thermo jersey is cheaper at £99.99 but doesn’t have the Orkaan’s water resistance – if you want the extra protection of the C5 Gore Tex Infinium, it’ll cost you £45 more than the Orkaan.

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Jersey or jacket? Compared to the La Passione Duo Winter Jacket we reviewed recently, which is the same price, the Orkaan is more breathable, more stretchy, less warm and, arguably, looks better.

Conclusion

For autumnal weather – conditions which can occur at any time of year in the UK – the Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey is near-perfect. It's reasonably waterproof, windproof and impressively breathable, and it looks great. It's obviously carefully designed and as a result it's a real pleasure to wear. I think that's an awful lot for your money.

Verdict

Impressively breathable, wind-resistant and water-resistant long sleeve for spring and autumn

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Stolen Goat Men's Raggamuffin 20 Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey

Size tested: Medium

Tell us what the product is for

This is what Stolen Goat says:

Our men's Stolen Goat Orkaan Everyday Jersey (available in short & long sleeves) is the core of the stolen goat 'Orkaan Capsule System' – a range of kit enabling you to ride whatever the weather. Our Orkaan Capsule will keep you warm and comfortable on day-long rides.

Water & wind resistant fabric. The Tempest fabric is wind and water resistant. This protection is a characteristic of the material itself, not a treatment that will wash out with time. So no need to re-treat your jersey in the future; your jersey will remain consistently awesome.

Perfect 3 season riding. The fabric has excellent weather-resistant qualities and is still very breathable, giving superb performance in a wide range of cooler temperatures (from 6-16°c). You can pair the short sleeve version with Orkaan Armwarmers for the ultimate in flexibility.

Pixel 100 Reflective Rear Pockets. For riding in deteriorating light or gloomy conditions we have created the Orkaan Everyday Jersey with 'pixel 100' reflective back pockets. These become super reflective when met with headlights. Bright, punchy colours create a jersey that is equally stylish and safe during daylight hours.

Super soft brushed 'roubaix' lining. Luxuriously soft on the skin, the inner lining will keep you snug whilst racking up the miles.

Full-length YKK cam-lock zipper. You only notice a zip when it's bad. We exclusively use zips from YKK, the global leader in zip technology. These open and close easily with one hand and lock in place when pushed down.

Neckline zip protector. No matter how great the zip is, if it rubs against your neck all day long, it's annoying! A small zip garage at the neck takes care of that.

An extra zipped stash pocket. Just like our summer jerseys, these come loaded with an extra zipped water-resistant pocket for maximum protection and flexibility.

Heat transfer neck labels. Nobody wants a scratchy neck label so we use flat heat transfers instead of sewn-in labels. Nothing to stick out or irritate.

All day performance fit. Our Orkaan Everyday jersey has a less aggressive cut than our Orkaan RaceTech jersey. The fit is based on our popular Bodyline range. Ideal in any situation, from commuting to weekend warrior action.

Men's specific fit. Because men and women have different body shapes

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

Stolen Goat lists these features:

Water & wind resistant fabric.

Perfect for temperatures ranging from 6-16°c

Weatherproofing is manufactured into the garment (it won't fade with washing)

More relaxed fit than the Orkaan RaceTech jerseys

Four* pockets including one water-resistant pocket

Soft brushed lining for luxurious comfort

Aero but comfortable fit for all day performance

UV protected, 4-way stretch, breathable & fast dry fabric

Reliable, covered, YKK camlock zips with neck garage for ultimate practicality

Stylish design with a selection of colours.

Pair the short sleeve version with the Orkaan arm warmers for ultimate flexibility.

Mens specific fit

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

Great fit. The collar hugs my neck, the body is nice and snug without being a full-on race fit, and the arm length is just right.

Rate the product for sizing:
 
8/10

The medium is great on me – medium in anything non-Italian usually fits me bang-on.

Rate the product for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the product for comfort:
 
9/10

It's become my go-to long sleeve jersey, I love it.

Rate the product for value:
 
7/10

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

The washing instructions say this: "Wash before first use, hand wash 30 degrees, no fabric softener or bleach, do not wring, do not tumble dry and iron, avoid contact with velcro and raw* materials."

I ignored the handwash at 30 degrees bit, and just bung it in the wash at 40 degrees with the other clothes; it still looks new.

* This is a mistranslation from Dutch. What it means is "avoid contact with rough materials".

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

It's ace; it does exactly what it says on the tin.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The colours, fit and attention to detail that went into all the little things.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing comes to mind.

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

I couldn't find any comparable jacket-type jerseys that were cheaper; plenty are more expensive. The Le Col Aqua Pro Zero Jersey is £145 and Liam thought the waterproofing didn't really work that well. Gore’s C5 Thermo jersey is cheaper at £99.99 but doesn’t have the Orkaan’s water resistance – if you want the extra protection of the C5 Gore Tex Infinium, it’ll cost you £45 more than the Orkaan.

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

For autumnal weather – conditions that can occur at any time of year in the UK – the Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve is near-perfect. It's reasonably waterproof, it's windproof AND impressively breathable, and it looks great. It's obviously carefully designed and as a result it's a real pleasure to wear. For £125, you're getting an awful lot for your money: it's exceptional.

Overall rating: 9/10

About the tester

Age: 38  Height: 1.78m  Weight: 78kg

I usually ride: All of them!  My best bike is: Ribble Endurance SL disc

I've been riding for: Over 20 years  I ride: Most days  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, club rides, mtb, Zwift

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Steve K | 3 years ago
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I reckon one of these will go very nicely with the Morvelo baselayer Mrs K got me for my birthday. https://dbyvw4eroffpi.cloudfront.net/product-media/2VJO/2000/2000/Morvel...

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sparrowlegs | 3 years ago
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I might get one just to piss others off!

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Chris Hayes | 3 years ago
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Just looks odd. If they can't be bothered to make it properly, why should anyone bother to buy it?  You can get a Gabba for this sort of money - ish, the panels match up and you won't give your riding mates a headache.

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Secret_squirrel replied to Chris Hayes | 3 years ago
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You're misreading the photo's because the left hand arm is rucked up.  The panels are perfectly lined up.

I own a SS Orkaan plus a few other bits of kit, and whilst not amazing value for money like say Galibier they more than hold their own against mainstream stuff like Gabba's and Gore's. 
Plus they make plainer stuff too.

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cdamian | 3 years ago
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The lines of the arms not being aligned with the body is hurting my OCD.

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bobbinogs replied to cdamian | 3 years ago
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Now you have mentioned it, I cannot unsee this abhorrent oversight!

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Captain Badger replied to cdamian | 3 years ago
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cdamian wrote:

The lines of the arms not being aligned with the body is hurting my OCD.

I was quite happy until you pointed that out...

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Global Nomad replied to cdamian | 3 years ago
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but do they line up when you assume the riding position.....maybe cleverer than you thought....or maybe not..

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alansmurphy replied to Global Nomad | 3 years ago
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In one of the pictures (side view) they line up, in the others they don't.

 

Apparently this top was worn on the grassy knoll by people eating Chinese bats!

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