Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Vest

The Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Vest is a hybrid cycling vest built around a dense knitted fabric that Q36.5 says offers windproofness equivalent to fabrics with membranes, while staying breathable and moving moisture away from the skin. It is the team-issue version of the Gregarius Hybrid vest, made in Italy.

Wind protection with ventilation

A vest has one job: cover your core while you ride, then get out of the way. Q36.5 builds this one from a proprietary high-density knit instead of a membrane, which is how the brand aims for wind protection without the clammy feel that sealed fabrics can have on harder efforts. Thermal fabric extends across the back, where cold air hits as you ride, and mesh panels help dissipate heat when the pace picks up.

Pattern and finish

The body-mapped pattern is based on wind-tunnel testing, so the cut is shaped for the riding position. The arm openings and hem are raw and unhemmed, which Q36.5 says lets the vest sit smooth against the torso and makes it easier to pack into a jersey pocket.

Where it fits

A vest like this works in spring and autumn, on long rides that start cold and warm up, and as a layer over a jersey or long sleeve for descents and fast group rides. It comes in sizes XXS through XXXL, so check the size chart before ordering.