Thanks for tuning in today we're going to be looking at the ALE PR-S cycling kit.
When it comes to cycling having the right cycling kit is essential whether you're on
a cool down ride or doing a century. Protection from the elements as well as lightweight and breathable
fabric is the key to comfort. Today we're going to be looking at the pro racing system cycling
kit from ali this is better known as the PR-S. Now the PR-S collection is designed around
highly technical materials and a race fit. We're going to be looking at three items in particular.
We're going to be looking at the Master bib shorts, we're going to look at the Dot short sleeve jersey
as well as the Delta Combi DWR stretch jacket. Now in terms of packaging really simple just
plastic bags to protect it during shipping. So let's go ahead and start with the jersey first,
retail price on the jersey is $145 dollars. It has body mapping short sleeve design which is really
an aggressive race fit. It has a reflective rear element which is really nice to
see especially with a lot of the all black cycling kit that other manufacturers offer.
You get three rear pockets as well as a zippered pocket which is a nice feature as well.
This is designed for summer weather, it's a really lightweight and breathable fabric. On
the front you have Ale's micro aero fabric and on the rear you have the Rap Dry carbon fabric.
It is designed to be quick drying and really breathable.
The other thing is as with a lot of premium cycling gear these feature flat lock stitching
so you can see really soft and reduces the bulk of the garment and keeps it really lightweight.
Now sticking with the summer warm temperature gear let's look at the bib shorts.
These are the Master bib shorts with the Double Ergo Chamois. Retail price on this is $190,
they're recommended for 64 to 86 fahrenheit so definitely a warmer weather
bib short that's really well ventilated this . This has their Double Ergo chamois. It has reflective
side elements which is again really nice to see especially for black gear. It keep you safe at night.
It has the same flat lock stitching so reduces the bulk at the different panel joints.
It has these really grippy hems that also provide some compression.
Finally when the weather starts getting colder, you're going to want a long sleeve jacket
and that's where the Delta Combi DWR stretch jacket comes into play, it's quite the name.
Retail price on this is $285 dollars this is recommended for 35 to 50 fahrenheit
so cold weather item for sure. A lot thicker with great insulation.
It has a water repellent DWR coating on the exterior so it's not waterproof but definitely great if
you get caught in a little bit of rain. It's also windproof with the thicker design and has reflective
elements as well on the rear pocket. It also has three spacious pockets and a zippered pocket.
What's really cool about the Combi jacket as the name implies, is that this is a combination jacket so
not only get the jacket but you get an integrated vest. As you can see when I open
this up there's actually a vest stitched in here so when the weather really gets cold
you can zip it up completely or leave it open for a little more breathability.
Now let's take a look at the fit and finish of the PR-S kit. We'll start with the Dot jersey
first and from the moment you grab this out of the package you realize this is really lightweight
and thin, perfect for summer riding so really great breathability and lightweight. It also has a very
form-fit design so it really contours around you with no flapping. The color we have here is
the gray version and you can see it goes from this light blue or gray color all the way down to black
with a geometric pattern of dots. So you can see it actually goes from solid black with the dots
changing. This is the a micro aero fabric and you can see it has an interesting texture to it.
If I show you the inside of the weave you can see it has this almost a geometric kind of
linear pattern that's designed to improve the aerodynamics and breathability of the
jersey. It's available in a bunch of other colors as well as blue sky, yellow fluorescent and white.
Now starting from the front you have a full length front zipper
and what's great about this is that with a premium item you get premium benefits
like this little flap behind the top of the front zipper as well as a little
zipper garage on the bottom. This prevents the zipper from rubbing against your skin
and causing any discomfort. Now being a summer jersey, it's also a very short collar here
with elastic material that feels very soft to the touch and being a jersey that's against your
skin you can see all the seams on here actually something called flat lock. So you can see it's all
flat there's no additional fabric here so it keeps the weight down and feels very smooth to the touch.
Now in terms of the sides you can see it's a multi-panel design.
Along the sides you have this body contouring and a little mesh panel.
You can actually almost see through this, so again this provides good ventilation and also
make sure it really hugs your body so it's a very form-fitting, more race-fit jersey. Minimal branding
you have Ale's fluorescent orange yellow here, something they're really well known for.
If you go to the back you get three pockets here.
They are three large pockets with a additional fourth pocket being zippered that's a nice feature to
have so if you have credit cards or keys you don't want to lose you can leave it there. It also has a
reflective element here which is nice to see. A lot of cycling gear is all black and makes it really
dangerous to ride a night. This is actually reflective dots so nice to have at night.
It also has a a drop tail design so if you look at the back it actually sticks out further
and that prevents bunching especially when in an aero position. It also has this little grippy
silicon strip that prevents it from riding up your back and keeps it in place so nice little
features that make special. Now let's take a look at the
fit and finish of the bib shorts. Now bib shorts are the most critical parts of any cycling kit
they're the main point of contact between you and the bike so it's really essential to get a
very comfortable one. They have a built-in chamois or shappy which ensures comfort even for all-day
rides. It has minimal but sufficient padding to really keep you comfortable and I really like bib
shorts as opposed to shorts. The difference is they have these built-in suspenders
that eliminate the waistline that you have with normal shorts and that prevents it from actually
falling down and showing your butt crack when you're riding as well as getting rid of that
constriction there. The downside to this is obviously if you have to go to the restroom
it's a little bit more work you have to undress but i think it's definitely worth it and I highly
recommend bib shorts over bib over just shorts by themselves. Now starting with the front the most
important thing with bib shorts are the little suspender part, you can see really nice wide
elastic suspenders on here so it's really nice and comfortable if they're too narrow they actually
dig into your skin. Again really nice seams here so it feels comfortable and you have a nice mesh
rear panel and that prevents it from getting too hot as this again this is a summer item.
When we go to the sides you can see a multi-panel design and that's the most important
thing with bib shorts you want to be really form-fitting so you can see the side legs or
separate panel. These are really designed to contour against your legs and muscles
they describe these as compression as well so you can see wide grippy bottom hem and this has
a little grippy material on the inside so that'll prevent this from rising up and let you put a leg
warmers underneath. Minimal branding again just Ale here and a reflective finish
as well as the dotted reflective side panel so again nice feature. It's available in a few colors
this is the white one but you can get a couple colors with this to match the rest of the
cycling kit. Now the most important part with any bib short is the chamois that's built in,
it's what this is what ensures that you have a lot of comfort. This is the double ergo chamois
and Ale offers a couple variations and honestly it's a little confusing to tell the difference between
them. This is one of the higher end models you can see it's a dual density foam so in the centers
you have this really soft memory foam and then really lightweight here so that prevents bulk but
ensures they're comfortable. It has a relief channel in the center you can see no foam and then really
wide design side wings that extend and the front panel extends quite a bit further
down. It's a quick drying material and has a very interesting dimple texture to it as well
so very soft and you can see a zigzag stitching pattern which ensures this will stay in place.
Now with bib shorts you definitely want to replace them depending on how much you ride
either yearly or every few years. This is one of the wear items on a cycling kit where a jersey
or a jacket will last multiple years bib shorts are the one thing that you'll start to feel kind
of give away as you wash them over and over again. Now when the weather gets rough and you still want
to ride you're going to want to have a long sleeve jacket and that's exactly where this Delta Combi
DWR Stretch jacket comes into play. It's designed for colder weather and it's
wind proof and it is waterproof. You can see it's a much thicker fabric
and a more durable design so it's both windproof and water resistant which is really nice to have
on the rougher days when you have to ride outside. Now it's a heavier material too so
you can see all throughout it it has a thicker lining on the inside as well as the dwr treatment
which gives it a soft but more rugged texture to it graphically this is the gray version it goes
from gray on the top to black on the bottom as a nice geometric design that goes from these squares
to rectangles as it fades upward. I really like this color scheme in particular because it's
subtle with the gray design but with the orange inner liner as well as the orange inner vest it
really pops as long along with the logo so it has a little bit of style you have subtleness to it.
Now if we look at the front side you have a full length zipper
and because this is wind resistant you'll see it has a little wind flap behind it that prevents
the wind from going through the zipper area to your chest so full length zipper you also have
the nice little premium features that you see the little zipper garage here so you can see it's a
little protective flap that the zipper will fall into you have the same thing on top. You have
another little zipper flap here and that protects the protects it from rubbing against your chin
you have a tall collar which is exactly what you want in winter with this little flap on top
so nice and elastic and very comfortable. Again with the orange lining really pops
it's a great way to stay warm you have these really wide elastic cuffs
as well so this keeps your gloves in place and it's stretchy as well.
In terms of the side you have a multi-panel design,
this is the set in sleeve style so you can see it's actually sewn in
with a separate panel running down the sides of it and this helps it have a more aggressive fit.
If we go back to the front again one of the best features of the jacket
is the inner vest. This is not removable it's actually sewn in
but it's very elastic and it gives you a nice second layer essentially so this is has a full
zipper as well so when it gets cold you can actually fully zip this up and the outside
and have a really nice warm place otherwise you can leave this open and close the front flaps.
If we jump to the back of the jacket you can see you have three big pockets and
a nice high visibility orange here. This matches the fluorescent color Ale is known for.
These are quite large you have the Ale logo on back an additional fourth pocket
here with a zipper which is really convenient to have for credit cards
or any keys that you don't want to fly out . The other thing that's nice is that Ale has the
reflective elements here so you can see the dots here and this really helps when you're
riding a night or low visibility conditions. It also has something called the j-stability
hem here and this is a little piece of carbon and elastic material that keeps the hem nice and tight
around around your back. It also has the non-slip material here that will keep it from sliding up.
Now let's get the kit on the road here we have the large items on a 6'1" 160lb male.
Despite the race fit all the items are very comfortable and don't prevent any mobility
even as you go in and out of the saddle. The jacket provides great warmth and wind protection
for those nice cold morning days while the more lightweight jersey and bib shorts are
great on warmer days and have good breathability as well. As you can see it's very form-fitting but
still comfortable the full-length front zipper and the rear pockets are both easy to access
and we also really like the graphical fade on the dots jersey which looks good.
It stands out without being really in your face.
Now let's go over the final score card for the PR-S cycling kit. Overall we're really
impressed with it we found the design for both the bib short and jersey to be really well done
there's a lot of premium features on there. With the Combi jacket we would have preferred
the inner vest to be removable. As it is it's pretty versatile you can unzip it
on warmer days but it would have been nice to have it fully removable.
Sizing wise all the items would be an A- and that's only because it is European sizing
so you do likely need to size up from more US brands like PEARL iZUMi or GORE.
Finally comfort wise everything's definitely an a we found this to be really
easy to wear despite the race fit it's comfortable even on short and very long rides as a cycling kid
you'll forget you're wearing which is one of the best compliments you can give any cycling kit
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