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The Pro Team Lightweight Gilet is a thin outer layer that can be worn all year round. Extremely lightweight, it can pack down to be stored in a jersey pocket until a cold descent or as the sun drops.

Upgraded for 2017 and made of a new fabric which offers greater stretch for an improved fit. More reflective elements have been included on the gilet this year: down the side seam on either side, on the seams of the shoulders and a logo on the back rear of the gilet. The two-way VISLON® zip, allowing you to unzip from the bottom for easy access to your jersey pockets, is also improved. As with all Pro Team products, everything about this cycling gilet is designed with performance and comfort in mind: a mesh fabric on the inner collar and perforated holes on the neck help you avoid overheating and the directly applied silicon on the front hem helps keep the gilet in place during hard rides.

Whether worn during warm-ups, early morning starts, or as a last resort backup if the weather suddenly changes, the Pro Team Lightweight Gilet has your back.

Features

Mesh fabric with perforated holes allows body heat to escape during harder efforts

Two-way Vislon zippers can be unzipped from the bottom for easy access to jersey pockets

Directly applied silicon on the front hem keeps the gilet in place during hard rides

Details and Materials

  • Lightweight and packable
  • Stretch fabric for close fit - new for 2017
  • Double-ended VISLON® zip for easy access to pockets
  • Easily fits in a jersey pocket
  • Mesh-lined collar and mesh rear panel for breathability
  • Elasticated waist and armholes
  • Reflective details on side and shoulder seams
  • Perforated centre-back neck for breathability
  • Reflective Rapha logo on rear
  • Silicone directly applied to hem to keep gilet in place
  • Pro Team ‘convict stripes’ on front and inner placket
  • Main Fabric:
  • 88% Nylon
  • 12% polyurethane
  • Back:
  • 94% polyester
  • 6% Elastane

Fit

Pro Fit

Designed to sit close to the skin, with a high stretch fabric that hugs the body. Pro fit is applicable to our Pro Team, Shadow and Souplesse ranges.

See our fit guide

Jez is wearing a size medium and measures:

Height 6ft 3

Sizing

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XS S M L XL XXL
Chest 85 91 97 103 108 114
Waist 70 75 81 87 93 99
Hips 87 92 98 104 110 115
Chest 33.5 36 38 40.5 42.5 45
Waist 27.5 29.5 32 34.5 36.5 39
Hips 34.5 36 38.5 41 43.5 45.5

HELP WITH MEASURING

HELP WITH MEASURING

1 CHEST

Using a tape measure, take the total measurement around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape horizontally.

2 WAIST

Run the tape around the narrowest part of your waist holding the tape horizontally.

3 HIPS

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal.

4.6

4.6 / 5

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Care instructions

  • Machine Wash 30°C
  • Wash with similar colours
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not iron
  • Do not dry clean

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect packable piece! A fantastic gilet that works exactly as you'd hope. I keep this in my back pocket all summer for those slightly chillier starts and longer descents and in the autumn and spring over a warmer jersey. It also does an alright job of keeping light rain and road spray from getting through, what more could you want?! The stretchy venting on the back allows for as much food as your jersey pockets can carry and prevents over heating. Reflective details and double ended zip for pocket access are a nice touch too. Good work, Rapha. The fit, like the rest of the pro range, is snug and aero but the stretchy back panel stops it feeling claustrophobic.
Date published: 2017-12-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Superb Quality Typical Rapha product, in that is well made and beautiful. Folds to basically nothing ready to go into your pocket and does it's job well, when required to block out the wind on your front when riding. I found my only issue is I went with the sizing guide and purchased a medium (I have a broad chest in cycling terms) and i have found the shoulders gather and get caught in the wind, making the wind sound loud as the material 'flutters' close to your ears. In all, if I was purchasing again I would probably size down to a small to avoid this issue and I would purchase again as the quality is fantastic.
Date published: 2020-05-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You've done it!!! AS a long time Rapha fan I'd been waiting for a PT gilet for ages but the first version was poor with the dodgy double zip and in my normal small PT size (I'm 171cm and 63kg with a skinny torso) it was way too tight. So back it went, but when this new version was released I thought I'd give it a shot - man I'm so glad I did. It's PERFECT!!! The new double zip is faultless, the new fabric is amazing (stretchy as described) and it fits like a glove. I've marked it as running slightly larger but that's larger than the previous v1.0 gilet. One other feature that I love is the semi perforated PT 'bars' on the lower left of the front that shows through your jersey colour - it's those wee touches that nail it. I've now bought a second one to store away. Well done Rapha.
Date published: 2017-04-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Lightweight and looks great but flaps a bit Had this a few weeks and used it on several rides, was great on a chilly(ish) early morning Highland Sportive especially as I could open it up from the bottom of the zip for very easy access to gels etc. Great usual pro fit (I am 5ft 11, thin and got the Medium). Only downside that I have found that it flaps in the wind on the shoulders. It has been windy the past 3 rides I have used it on but it's becoming a bit annoying - pity would have been perfect apart from that.
Date published: 2017-05-10
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Good quality but poor fit I am 6ft tall and have a 34 inch chest, I ordered a small in this. It fits well on length and body tightness, but the arm holes are huge and not very elasticated meaning they basically catch wind and flap about. Apart from that the front panels are water resistant and windproof, the back is mesh which keeps you from overheating. Shame about the cutouts for the arms.
Date published: 2017-06-12
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Disappointed. The gilet is the right size for me and fits ok but there is a lot of flapping from the upper rear section at any reasonable speed which seems to be due to the arm holes being to big. I have the brevit gilet and other gilets with no such problems.
Date published: 2017-05-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Lightweight wind cover Gilets are an essential piece of kit when you know the day will change; this one is pretty solid. Just enough lightweight wind protection, will stop mist/dizzle (it's not sold as a rain piece-if you want rain wear get the rain version!) packs up small, correct size doesn't flap in the wind. Really nice. 2 things keep it from being perfect-still not sure about the 2 way zipper (really need it?) and colors. I don't want hi vis but outerwear should be bright colors. I bought the white-which is actually semi transparent-as the brightest of the options. On the plus side your jersey shows thru it.
Date published: 2020-09-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Staggeringly good If, like me, you run hot and usually cook in gilets and jackets then this is the answer to your prayers. Worn it in 14°C windy rides and an utterly miserable soaking wet, non stop rainy ride and it performed equally well in both. Keeps you warm but not sweaty. And soaked through it still kept me warm and dry (even though it isn't meant to be waterproof). Packs down to nothing too, but haven't found cause to take it off yet- and I run really hot! Definitely having the jacket too when it arrives.
Date published: 2017-05-06
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Hi, I wear a large in the Pro Team winter jacket (second to last version). 38 chest, 33 waist, 178cm (5'X9.5"). What size would you recommend? Thanks...:)

Asked by: MuNK
Based on the measurements you've provided, and your previous experience with the Pro Team line, we recommend sticking with a size Large.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2020-05-22

Hi, my chest size is 41 inches, and I am 5 feet 6 inches. What size should I get for a Pro Team lightweight zipped gilet?

Asked by: rithy
Based on the chest measurement you've provided, you fall directly at a size Large. Our Pro Team line runs race-ready and with a much tighter fit than our other lines, so if you're craving a race-ready fit a size Large is ideal, but if you'd rather have a bit more comfort an XL will be a better choice.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2020-04-30

Is the front face material wind proof? I understand that the garment as a whole is not windproof but would like to know if wind will get through the front fabric itself or whether the fabric is wind-blocking.

Asked by: Tim H
The material isn't specifically windproof, but will certainly block the wind and reduce chill when setting off early in the morning or on a descent.
Answered by: Alex Rapha
Date published: 2020-06-16

I wear a medium in a Pro Team Training Jersey, would I also wear a medium pro team gilet?

Asked by: Victorprinzim
Hi. Yes I would recommend staying with the same size.
Answered by: Lyle
Date published: 2020-03-27

Hi, i wear XS for pro team lightweight and S size for proteam aero jersey, so, which size fit me well?

Asked by: Marcus28
Hi, we would suggest to try the Small and should you need to exchange or refund, we have a 90 days return period for new/unused garments with tags and in saleable condition.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-08-01

Hi Im looking for a light packable gilet for early day rides, with possibility to pack down into pocket. Im 176cm, 80kg with 105cm chest. I want a tight fit, but shoulders is often a problem. Would you recommend Pro Team in L or Classic 2 Gillet in M?

Asked by: Dan02
Because fit is not just dependent on height and weight but mostly on each body shape and customer's personal preference to how customer's prefer garments to fit, it is hard for us to be exact in sizing advice. In this case it may be that you need to try on both and make a decision prior to wearing out on the bike. If the shoulders feel loose then you may have a bit of flapping when riding at speed. Should you need to exchange or refund, we have a 90 days return period for new/unused garments with tags and in saleable condition.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-04-09

Hi, i wear size XS for pro team lightweight and S for pro team aero jersey, so which size should i go for this lightweight gilet?

Asked by: Marcus28
Hi, this has a full stretch back, we suggest that preference in fit will be down to personal preference and also whether a rider tends to stuff their jersey's back pockets a lot or not. Should you need to exchange or refund, we have a 90 days return period for new/unused garments with tags and in saleable condition.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2019-08-30

Hi,I am a large in the classic jersey would a large fit me in this gilet?

Asked by: Dav03
Hi, this gilet does have a stretchy back but our Pro Team range is a race fit and therefore more streamlined in fit. If you prefer a looser fit then we suggest you size up, if you prefer a fitted fit then do purchase it large. Should you need to exchange or refund, we have a 90 days return period for new/unused garments with tags and in saleable condition.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-04-28
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