Fall, winter, or spring, through fair or foul weather—the coming months are an excercise in movement and perseverance, requiring strength of body and mind. At its best, it's exhilarating, rewarded by long fast miles and intoxicating determination to continue on.
The Alpha Merino Air takes every ride to this apex.
Designed to insulate where it's needed, breathe before you sweat, and fit without flapping, every detail of our most advanced jacket is directed at a better riding experience. It's a one-piece solution that always answers yes when asked if you should ride today.
Shop the collectionThe key to warmth without weight is the all-new Alpha Wool from Polartec. This novel version of the award-winning Alpha insulation incorporates merino wool fiber for added thermoregulation and moisture management. The body, sleeves and collar are all lined with this soft and breathable insulation layer, providing heat exactly where it's needed.
The back panel of the jacket is made from a special recycled microfleece-lined, Italian-milled polyester, providing the highest levels of breathability while maintaning stretch for mobility, and a super soft touch.
At an ultralight 50gsm, mechanical stretch, unmatched breathability, air permeability, and DWR triple coating combine in the Pertex Quantum Air shell for complete protection. This wind and water-resistant outer material will keep you protected from the elements on any length of ride.
Using a similar patterning to our proven Signature Softshell Jacket, the Alpha Merino Air features 3D patterning for exceptional on-bike fit. All of these refinements equate to a streamlined and tailored fit with minimal flapping and binding, and fewer distractions while riding.
‣ Sleeves are pre-shaped
‣ Shoulders are articulated in a forward position
‣ Collar is cut higher in front and lower in the back
‣ The back panel is more open and chest/shoulders are more closed, tailored to on-bike positioning
Like with all of our apparel, the details are carefully considered. Each seam, zip, hem and elastic is intended to improve fit, comfort and functionality. And we didn't stop there:
‣ Low profile lycra cuff for a snug fit around the wrists, eliminating drafts, with or without gloves
‣ YKK two-way zipper provides robust function with added ventilation and access
‣ Three full-sized gusseted back pockets for the long haul
Our Signature Guarantee is no joke. We stand behind every garment we produce - we're that confident in it and also understand these are big decisions. We know trying our apparel is the best way to truly understand its ability, so we've created a guarantee that let's you TRY your Alpha Merino Air Jacket for 30 days - ride in it every day if you'd like - and if it doesn't improve your riding experience, return it for a full refund.
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