Description
Q36.5 Air Jacket
The Q36.5 Air Jacket is a lightweight, packable cycling wind jacket designed for year-round road cycling in changeable weather. Weighing just 90 g in a size Medium, it provides effective protection against wind and light rain without the bulk of a traditional cycling jacket. Its close-fitting, aerodynamic design makes it particularly useful for long road rides, mountain descents and days when the weather can change unexpectedly.
Constructed from a high-density woven fabric with four-way stretch, the Air Jacket combines wind protection, breathability and freedom of movement. A durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment helps shed light showers, while the body-mapped fit reduces excess material and flapping at speed. Compact enough to fit into a rear jersey pocket, it’s an easy extra layer to carry throughout the seasons.
Key Specifications
- Weight: 90 g (size Medium)
- Material: Lightweight, high-density stretch woven fabric
- Weather Protection: Wind-resistant construction with DWR treatment for light rain
- Breathability: Breathable fabric designed to help regulate body temperature
- Fit: Close-fitting, ergonomic, body-mapped construction
- Stretch: Four-way stretch for freedom of movement
- Cuffs: Shaped design to help prevent wind and moisture entering the sleeves
- Zip: Cam-lock zip with reflective detail
- Visibility: Reflective inserts on the back
- Packability: Compact enough to fit inside a cycling jersey pocket
- Seasonal Use: Designed for four-season cycling
Lightweight Wind Protection for Road Cycling
The Q36.5 Air Jacket uses a high-density woven fabric to create an effective barrier against cold wind while remaining lightweight and breathable. This makes it particularly useful during exposed road rides and long descents, when wind chill can quickly reduce comfort. Unlike bulkier outer layers, the Air Jacket provides protection without significantly restricting movement or ventilation. Its breathable construction helps manage excess heat during harder efforts, making it suitable for rides with changing gradients and temperatures.
Water-Repellent Protection for Changeable Weather
A durable water-repellent treatment helps the fabric shed light rain and mist, providing additional protection when conditions turn damp. The Air Jacket is designed for wind and light rain rather than prolonged heavy rainfall. For riders who regularly encounter unpredictable weather, it offers a practical extra layer that can be carried without taking up much space.
Aerodynamic Fit with Four-Way Stretch
Q36.5 has developed the Air Jacket with an ergonomic, body-mapped cut that follows the rider’s position on the bike. Its close fit and minimal seams help reduce excess fabric and prevent flapping in the wind, particularly at higher speeds. Four-way stretch allows the jacket to move naturally with the body, while the shaped cuffs help prevent cold air and moisture from entering the sleeves. This combination makes the Air Jacket suitable for performance-focused road cycling without sacrificing comfort.
Ultra-Packable at Just 90 g
Weighing only 90 g in a size Medium, the Q36.5 Air Jacket is designed to be carried on rides when additional protection might be needed. Its lightweight construction allows it to pack into a rear jersey pocket, making it ideal for early morning starts, long climbs followed by cold descents, and rides where conditions can change throughout the day.
Reflective Details for Improved Visibility
Reflective inserts on the back of the jacket and a reflective element on the cam-lock zip help improve rider visibility in low-light conditions. These details are particularly useful when riding through tunnels, in fading daylight or during early morning training rides.
Who Is the Q36.5 Air Jacket For?
The Q36.5 Air Jacket is ideal for road cyclists looking for an exceptionally lightweight wind-protective layer that can be carried throughout the year. Its close-fitting design, breathable construction and compact packability make it particularly well suited to training rides, sportive events, mountain descents and longer road adventures. For riders who want protection against wind and occasional light showers without carrying a heavier jacket, the Q36.5 Air Jacket offers a practical balance of comfort, performance and packability.