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Description

Jersey pocket-sized insurance against changeable weather

The Pro Team Lightweight Rain Vest is pocket-sized insurance against changeable weather. It has been made possible by a proprietary three-layer fabric, developed by Rapha over the past two years, which weighs less than 100 grams per square metre yet retains the high stretch needed for a race-ready fit and waterproof qualities necessary to protect riders from the elements.

The Vest packs down small, but doesn't compromise on design details. The outside of the rear pocket is lined with a clear, waterproof film, protecting against road spray. The front placket features the same velcro tabs as the Pro Team Race Cape, so it can be worn 'open' for maximum ventilation, and the two-way zipper means either half of the Vest can be opened with one hand while riding. The front and side panels hold reflective graphics for added visibility, and the seams are internally taped to protect against rain.

Features

Made of a proprietary, waterproof fabric developed over two years by Rapha

Packs down small to fit comfortably in a jersey pocket

Stay seen on the road with reflective details on the front and side panels

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

Details and Materials

  • Packs down to fit comfortably in a jersey pocket
  • Rear panel is reinforced with a waterproof film, protecting against road spray
  • Two-way Vizlon zipper allows for ventilation
  • Laser-cut, mesh-lined graphic on zip guard
  • Very lightweight, waterproof fabric weighs less than 100gsm
  • Velcro tabs on front placket, as found on Pro Team Race Cape
  • Fully taped internal seams to improve protection against rain
  • Reflective graphics on side and front panels
  • Single rear pocket with drainage hole
Main:
  • 90% polyester
  • 10% elastane
Side panels:
  • 90% polyester
  • 10% 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.

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4.7 / 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not a must but for the times needed it's perfect Winter time is in its middle over here and I wore it only a handful of times. When the rain is hard I rather wear my race Cape, when the rain is light or not sure, I go with wind jacket. But when it's just a bit cold, and suppose to light rain, I put it over long sleeve Jersey and it's the best. I don't get cold, wind doesn't go, new fabric is more breathable and better feeling then the old one. Took it one size up so I could actually fit things in the back pockets of the jersey. I'm 1.82 78kg and got large, really happy with it. My race Cape is Medium and I can't close it just buy the velcro cuz I breath and it opens up hehe
Date published: 2020-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My new favourite bit of kit! Love this gilet. Usually a small in standard Rapha but I sized up to medium as pro team, only slightly loose around the waist but not an issue. (5ft 11, 38 chest 32waist, medium build). Perfect for cooler morning start and descents, will be taking to the Alps this summer as it packs down nice and small into jersey pocket. The thermal gilet I have is a bit bulkier and too warm for summer but this is perfect. Not tested in the rain yet but I didn't buy it for that., more as it was in the sale and for its wind blocking. Love the Hi Viz colour too!
Date published: 2019-05-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from fantastic size run to small, down grade 1 size.. if u regular using M u should choice L
Date published: 2018-08-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great fit, great look I bought this, in part, because I really liked the color. Yes, I grant that's a bit superficial. Guilty as charged. But I also anticipated a great fit and quality materials and workmanship and, as usual, Rapha delivered. The vest is advertised as waterproof. However, I haven't been caught out in rain and so I can't vouch for that. Regardless, love the vest (sorry, it's too pretentious to call it a gilet . . . It's a vest. Deal with it.)
Date published: 2019-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Gilet! I’ve worn this on cold and wet days and it kept me dry(well as much a sleeveless top can) and warm, it also has the added benefit on keeping me seen on dull and dark days making it such a great all round pocketable piece of kit!
Date published: 2018-04-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Kit! Snug fit, breathable back, wind and rain proof front, unzips from bottom as well as top to get at pockets, perfect multi use garment. Love it!
Date published: 2018-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great quality, great fit. Usual Rapha quality with all the expected nice touches. I ordered a smaller size than the guide suggested as I wanted a good fit and I tend to fall between medium and small with Rapha kit. Fit was perfect and as there is some stretch in the fabric should be comfortable. Look forward to testing it when the weather breaks.
Date published: 2018-08-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too perfect The jacket is atomic. Cut the with too perfect and the zipper is the best where you can unzip it from the bottom or the top, that is the main magic of this product. Always I am Small size, but this jacket on the chest is a little too tight for me, so runs a little smaller than usual.
Date published: 2019-10-03
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Is the chest size for the pro rain gilet the same as the pro race cape. I have the race cape and it is perfect, so want to get the same size but am nervous as all reviews say the product runs small.

Asked by: MatthewL
The chest measurement is the same for the Pro Team Rain Gilet as the Pro Team Race Cape.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2020-05-21

Hi there, I have a Classic gilet II in large and the fit is pretty good. It flaps quite a bit in the wind but that may be down to the material used? Is this pro team gilet a substantially slimmer fit, or would you recommend sizing down to a medium? thanks

Asked by: _matt
The Pro Team Lightweight Rain Gilet is substantially slimmer than the Classic Gilet. Many cyclists choose to size up once between the lines, however if you find that your Classic is a bit large, staying with the same size when moving to the Pro Team should result in a great fit.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2020-05-21

Hi, I would like to know what temperature range is it recommended for. Thanks

Asked by: 0226
There is no insulation value to this vest, it is a rain barrier for when conditions are changeable.
Answered by: Rapha_R
Date published: 2019-04-22

I tried on the L size of the Pro Team Gilet at the Taipei store, but it was too small. They don't carry XL. Are the sizes universal? I.e., is a L in Asia the same as a L in Europe? And do you ship to Taiwan?

Asked by: porkido
The sizes of our garments are universal. We ship to Taiwan only via our Hong Kong warehouse.
Answered by: Rapha_MC
Date published: 2018-02-26

Are the sleeves also wrinkly similar to the Pro Team Rain Gilet?

Asked by: baboons_bum
Hi, unsure as to what you mean by wrinkly, the jacket and gilets are both made out of the exact same material.
Answered by: sezr
Date published: 2018-11-13

Can you please compare this lightweight rain gillet with last seasons Pro Team Rain Gilet. Differences I am interested in: waterproofing in torrential rain, breathability and differences in weight between e.g. medium size for comparison purposes.

Asked by: BarkerD
Hi, this year's Pro Team Rain Gilet is our lightest waterproof layer, protecting against the elements. For more detailed information do view the feature as per on the product page or this link: https://pages.rapha.cc/feature/pro-team-lightweight-rain-gilet
Answered by: sezr
Date published: 2018-10-23

Hi the previous rain gilet was too tight for me yet the pro team lightweight was ok as it had more stretch how does this new one compare size wise

Asked by: Gell
Hi, if the previous version felt too tight we suggest you go up a size 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: sezr
Date published: 2019-11-28

Has this the same cut as the previous Pro Team Rain Gilet - I was well within the Large bracket 100cm chest but it was too small. Can you advise Thanks

Asked by: KevMachine
Hi, this is an evolution of the previous Pro Team Rain Gilet. We suggest you try an XL 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: sezr
Date published: 2018-02-21
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