The Bouré Bicycle Clothing Catalogue
Ned Overend's bicycling clothes and outdoor apparel for road cycling, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing designed and manufactured in Durango, Colorado.
• Ultralight 3-Layer Elite™ fabric is extremely breathable and waterproof - without the bulk.
• Seam taped construction for maximum waterproofness
• 2-way water resistant front zipper is asymmetrical for added comfort at the neck.
• Dual core vents and upper back opening for flow-thru ventilation, with specially designed air flow cuffs.
• Race cut and stretch sides for reduced wind resistance and contoured fit.
• Reflective trim on front, back and sides.
• Packable - stuffs into its own back pocket.
Our friends at Showers Pass have designed the Elite Pro rain jacket as lighter, trimmer version of their very popular Elite eVent 2.0 jacket. Insanely light at 240 grams with a sleek, contoured, high performance fit. Engineered with three-layer waterproof and highly breathable Elite™ Fabric, combined with softshell side panels to keep you protected from the elements. Adjustable ventilating cuffs, water-resistant zippered core vents, asymmetrical front zipper and a rear exhaust vent keep you comfortable. Race, train or just ride.
Price: $230
Although I’ve owned various rain jackets in the past, ranging from the PVC plastic clear type to more spendy technical fabric offerings, I’d pretty much given up hope that I could stay dry when riding in the rain, whether due to internal weather systems from my own sweat or “waterproof” fabric that wasn’t. OK, so the clouds didn’t part to reveal sunshine and singing angels when I donned the Elite Pro, and I still did experience some moisture build-up due to perspiration, but it is significantly better that anything I’ve ever used before.
The Elite Pro is lightweight, keeps the water out, and it does a heck of a good job allowing perspiration to pass through and away from your body. There are also ample ventilation options, preventing overheating, moisture build-up and the accompanying clammy feeling. Two large pit zips are sealed to keep the weather out when closed, as is the asymmetrical front zipper, which also comes up to the side of your chin to avoid irritating your neck. There’s another zippered ventilation point in back at the base of the neck for even more airflow, and the Velcro cuffs can be adjusted for maximum warmth or for increased venting. The race cut, with the longer back tail, keeps you covered when you get low and aero.
The jacket is predominantly fabricated from Elite 3-ply fabric, which accounts for its extreme lightweight. The side panels of the jacket are constructed of softshell, and both materials offer a bit of stretch, so it won’t flap around in the wind. Riders can opt to wear the Elite Pro Jacket snugly fitted, making it a viable choice for a road race, or perhaps even a super-nasty cyclocross event. It’s light weight, easily compresses into a jersey pocket for on-the-fly layering adjustments and offers a zipped rear pocket to stow your gear. The two-way front zipper is a great feature – unzip from both the top and the bottom to further regulate temperature and adjust the fit.
Sizing Chart
Criteria for best fit are prioritized from left-to-right. #1 chest, #2 weight, etc.
Size
Body measurements
Chest
Weight
Sleeve
Height
S
35-38
115-140
32
5'2" to 5'6"
M
39-41
140-175
33 1/2
5'6" to 5'10"
L
42-45
175-200
35
5'10" to 6'2"
XL
46-49
200-240
36 1/2
6'2" to 6'6"
To Measure your Chest: With relaxed arms at side, breath in and measure the fullest part of bust/ chest. Add at least 2" for comfort. Alternatively, use your suit coat size.
To Measure your Waist: Measure around waist at the height you normally wear your pants. Alternatively, use your dress pants size.
To Measure your Hips: With feet together, measure around the fullest part.
*All measurements taken close to the body, and not over loose clothes*
Please note: These charts should be used only as a guideline to represent our sizing. If you have any trouble finding an appropriate size with these charts, please E-mailus, or call toll free at 1-888-889-9242 for product advice.
Fabrics
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Returns and Exchanges There is no need to call for a Return Authorization.
If for ANY reason you would like to return your purchase or gift, simply send it back for a full refund or exchange at the below address. All we need to know is who you are, an e-mail address and/or daytime phone number, and what you would like us to do for you. Any reimbursements or adjustments will be made by original method of payment.
