Decathlon Triban RC500 Winter Cycling Jacket Review - feat. Chest Pocket + Fleece + Reflective

The Triban RC500 cycling winter jacket is a softshell jacket specifically designed for cold weather riding. It’s part of Decathlon’s Triban sub brand which offers a wide range of affordable bikes and cycling apparel that is available worldwide at the Decathlon stores and website. The jacket has an affordable $ retail price and offers a windproof exterior with fleece lining for insulation. It’s a water repellent design that can provide protection from light rain or road spray. Decathlon has incorporated a number of clever features in the jacket including reflective stripes for nighttime visibility along with a removable neck gaiter. You won’t be lacking for storage as the Triban RC500 has five pockets with three in the rear, two side pockets and a generous zippered chest pocket. Cycling jackets are essential to keeping wind chill and cold weather out so that you can maintain your core temperature. The Triban RC500 winter jacket is a medium weight softshell jacket that is designed to be layered over base layers and/or jerseys to provide extra protection from the elements. Currently it’s only available in the black finish shown in this review, although it looks like Decathlon previously offered multiple colors, and has bright orange accents and reflective stripes to ensure you remain visible. The stripes are strategically placed to ensure traffic behind you or in front of you and on your left side see you. There is simple branding with the abstract “TRBN” logo on the chest, Triban on the rear and no visible Decathlon exterior logos. The simple design and orange accents give the jacket a premium appearance that’s typically only found in more premium brands. On the front there is a full length single front zipper with zipper garages at the top and bottom to prevent chafing. Behind the zipper is an extended flap that blocks out any wind that makes it  through the zipper. There is an additional large zippered pocket on the chest which is ideal for keeping valuables or snacks close at hand. We were happy to see that the high visibility orange accent color extends into all the pockets, a similar feature to some Topeak saddlebags,  which makes it easy to see items inside the pockets. It’s a subtle detail that drastically improves the usability of the jacket as you’re less likely to lose items or forget that they are in the pocket. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 02:04 Fit Finish 07:13 On The Road 08:50 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Decathlon - ~