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They are the same garment. Gilet is the European term and vest is the North American one, and both are used interchangeably in Australia. What actually differs between products is the construction: a windproof shell with a mesh back, or an insulated version with a brushed or lightly filled lining.

A windproof shell gilet covers roughly 12 to 20 degrees and is the one you keep in a jersey pocket for descents. An insulated or thermal gilet covers roughly 5 to 14 degrees worn over a long sleeve jersey. Below 5 degrees, or in sustained rain, a jacket is the better choice.

Buy a gilet when the day swings more than about 10 degrees between the start and the finish, or when you are climbing hard and want to shed warmth quickly. Buy a jacket when the temperature stays low for the whole ride or when you expect sustained rain. Most riders who ride year round end up owning both, and reach for the gilet more often.

Italian brands including Castelli and Santini run smaller than Australian sizing, typically by one size. Pearl Izumi and MAAP run closer to true. Each product page links the brand's own size chart. If you are between sizes and want a race fit, size down. For a layered fit, size up. Our Adelaide showroom carries most of our range if you want to try before you buy.

Yes. Our Adelaide showroom at 122 Pirie Street carries most of our range and staff can fit you properly. Sizing across Italian and Australian brands varies enough that this is worth the trip if you are new to a brand.

Orders start processing within one working day of your payment clearing. Australian orders of $100 or more ship free, and worldwide orders of $190 or more ship free. Express Post within Australia is $19.95, and orders placed before 4pm ACST go out the same day and typically arrive in 1 to 3 days. Helmets and shoes carry a shipping surcharge and are excluded from free shipping.