The young bikewear label Ion wants to defy seasonal restrictions and is launching an extended range of weatherproof bike clothing this fall. The revised outerwear collection from the company, which has its origins in water sports, ranges from lightweight, packable windproof jackets & vests to softshell pants and Primaloft-lined insulated jackets. One line for women and one line for men will be available in stores from fall 2015 and are designed to serve a single purpose: To extend the season on the bike and enjoy the solitude of the off-season on the trails. Until it's summer again.

The Aerial insulated jacket for men and its Radiant counterpart for women are companions for rides on autumn and winter trails. The jacket is lined with Primaloft Silver (25g/m2) on the front of the torso and on the hood, ensuring the necessary heat retention. The sleeves are sewn from windbreaker material, while the back is made from brushed fleece. This balances heat retention and moisture transport: excess heat can escape and you still won't freeze.

With the Shell Jacket Vario (and the women's version Cosmic), the bike wearer can cope with the worst weather. The waterproof, 2.5-layer rain jacket made from two-way stretch material with fully taped seams and waterproof YKK zippers can withstand heavy downpours while allowing perspiration to escape to the outside. A bike-specific cut with adjustable cuffs is designed to ensure the right fit in a bent-forward position and with the arms pointing forwards. The triple-adjustable hood is helmet-compatible and also keeps the head area dry.
The Shell Pant Slush is the perfect legwear for riding through puddles. Although the waterproof trousers are only available in a men's colorway, the size chart ranges from XS to XXL. Just like the Shell Jacket Vario, the trousers are sewn from elastic two-way stretch material. Zippers on the sides up to the thigh make them easy to put on and take off.

Ion uses a material combination of polyamide (88%) and elastane (12%) for the Flow softshell jacket - and its men's counterpart Carve. The result is a lightweight, breathable and water-repellent bike jacket with a fitted hood. Equipped with two zipped front pockets, adjustable cuffs, reflective inserts and an integrated glasses cleaning cloth, the Flow jacket is suitable for wet and cold transition days or - with the appropriate number of base layers - also for winter bike excursions.
The matching Pant Collision (and Pant Impact for men) is made for rides in the cold: the softshell trousers are made from a polyester-polyamide-elastane mix. This is intended to protect the trousers from cold winds and keep moisture and short showers away from the body. Ventilation zippers at the sides provide additional ventilation, for example on the uphill. The seat and leg cuffs are reinforced with polyamide to protect against abrasion.

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