An Advanced Fabric Gilet, to protect your core while cycling in harsh conditions.
Our Mistral gilet uses a 3 layer membrane to keep your body warm. Designed to shield your core in a variety of conditions and events. Changeable and usually wet conditions at a high tempo, this garment will shine and you will stay warm.
Navy with Red and 3M reflective trim.
Optimised for temperatures of 0-15 degrees Celsius:- but this gilet is so much more versatile with applications in all four seasons. The Mistral combines attention to detail with the best weatherproof fabrics in the industry. This ergonomic cut provides a low rear to protect from any road spray from the rear wheel and a higher front to prevent bunching up of the material whilst in a riding position. A elastic gripper and active cut keep any weather out around the waistband.
The full-length YKK waterproof zipper leads up to an extra high collar lined with micro fleece, which provides protection from the elements and a small dose of cosiness on those early rides where you might wish you were still in bed.
Three rear cargo pockets have a FULL mesh drain and massive 3M reflective trim. A fourth, zipped security pocket will keep all valuables safe.
If you want a regular fit please SIZE UP.
Karim Hussain (verified owner) –
I’m male, 175 cm tall and weigh 70kg. Following the advice from other comments I ordered a medium. Fits just fine with a base layer and a ‘between-seasons’ long sleeve jersey but without much room for any additional layers if I had wanted to wear those. Consider sizing up though if you want to wear multiple layers or prefer a loser fit (as it says in the description this is a race fit).
Like everything else I have ordered from Galibier so far, the item itself is of very high quality and made with great attention to detail. I’m looking forward to wearing it on those early morning rides! Also, got a FREE buff and hand-singed postcard with it so 5 stars from me!
Paraic Scanlon (verified owner) –
Ordered the Mistral Lite Gilet on a Wednesday evening, delivered to Birmingham on Friday. Amazing service. I went for the Med. I’m lanky 6’3″ so it is a tiny bit short but chose that to keep the close fit, which is great. First ride was through flooded roads, wind and rain during Storm Alex Oct 2020. Really excellent performance. At the end of a 40 mile ride there was some damp on the jersey under it but very little – only the actual driving rain had got through at the upper chest, mist, drizzle, road spray etc was all dealt with no problem, back was completely dry. Impressive, and for £38, genuinely incredible value.
Tom (verified owner) –
This gilet is phenomenal! Such good quality for the price and super comfy. I’m 5ft11 and 66kg wearing a small… go up a size if you want much under it…but the shape, materials and design are second to none! So much better than one I paid nearly double this for 2 seasons ago where the seams on the shoulders became unpicked after 2 years use! This just feels so much more durable. Coupled with my galibier Bib shorts which are still more comfy than anything I’ve owned from castelli you really can’t fault this for cool Autumn rides with a bit of drizzle!
Aaron –
Top quality gilet. Have used this on many a ride and it works from mountains (I wore it in the dolomites) to chilly mornings in Ireland. I’ve used it as a running gilet. Great product as always from galibier
Jamie B –
“I am just delighted with this gilet. 34″ waist and 39.5″ chest, size Large is a perfect fit”
Steve Godfrey –
Another great bit of kit. Worn twice now. Once in the rain at midnight, 6 oC and an overcast 15oC 25 miler. Superbly comfortable both times. Set No Rain or similar arm warmers are perfect with this top.
Myles (verified owner) –
I bought this on the strength of the reviews and was a little concerned about how snug a Galibier race fit would be (I own a couple of standard fit Medium tops which fit really well and I am, chest wise, closer to the higher end listed).
The answer – very snug – a fraction tighter than my Medium Gabba2. In fact, I was in two minds if to keep this top or exchange for large as when zipped up it is really tight across the chest although it didn’t look too small.
This morning the weather in the UK was showing 4 degree’s with a ‘feels like’ 2 degrees C outlook. I decided to tag the tag off and go for it. I wore my warmest baselayer with Ardennes arm warmers and just the Mistral Lite (i thought about a Gillet but went without).
The weather turned out to be colder 0.9 °C and yet I was not cold! Except after a stop when one of my fellow riders had a puncture.
This is an exceptional piece of technical equipment – and when riding I didn’t feel it too tight at all.
Kudos
a.gordon –
Incredibly useful bit of kit. Really effective wind and waterstopper in all but the very worst. Have worn this w arm warmers over merino short sleeve base layer through November and it’s kept me well protected against everything the NE has had to through at me. I got this originally by mistake, but now I wouldn’t be without it in my armoury. Great job Galibier!
Alessio C. (verified owner) –
Una vera e propria barriera contro vento e pioggia.Personalmente la uso solo dai 10 gradi in giu con solo intimo sotto.Sopra i 10 gradi è troppo protettiva e non permette la giusta traspirabilitá.La forma è perfetta nella posizione in sella ma l’elastico sulle braccia rimane troppo rigido.
Ottimo prodotto.
John Gould (verified owner) –
Having read the recommendations to size up, I chose an XXL as opposed to my more usual XL.
I have awarded 4 stars because I wasn’t entirely happy – although I accept this was entirely down to me.
Brendan (verified owner) –
Fantastic piece of kit for the price! Glad I sized up one after reading some of the other comments. I’m normally a medium in most gear, but a large in this is perfect, Love the free neck gaiter surprise in the parcel too! A customer for life.
Derek Adams (verified owner) –
Just….wow! Just received my Mistral jersey so I can’t yet speak to its functionality, but the quality out of the box: just gorgeous. Fit is absolutely true to the size guide too. I’m going to be heading out into this high summer’s pissing rain with a good deal more confidence than before. Thank you
Adam Hutton (verified owner) –
1st ride out today with this top
Wore due to rain this morning
Rode for 40+ miles & fair play again Galibier this top was excellent
Great to have another option to wear
Being warm I wanted short sleeves but body dry & this is exactly what this top delivers
Janus G –
If like me you have the Mistral jacket, if buying the jersey SIZE UP, I am a good fit in the Large Mistral jacket but needed an XL in this jersey. Was a hassle to swap- but the Galibier crew were good so you are still getting 5 stars from me!
Roadman1 –
First time reviewer. I’m 6 foot 3 and 13 stone and bought the XL. The jersey sits neat on my 34 waist and I just love it. I did the 200k Dirty Reiver last weekend and it was just magic. Started at 3 degrees and unzipped when it was 14C on the everlasting gravel climbs. Chapeau Galibier.
Mark Mc Kinstery –
Love the Mistral lite, Taking a star off as I needed to return it to get a larger size. If you have the Mistral Jacket, I would advise going up a size as it is race fit. That said, fantastic jersey.
Jay Chisnall (verified owner) –
Used the Mistral Lite jacket for my early morning commute today. It’s was 6 degrees and damp.What a fantastic bit off kit, arrived at work warm and dry.Another great technical garment from Galibier. Thanks
Mark F –
Ahh jeepers Galibier. You keep getting better, this is just magic. £60 for the quality of anything on the market at double the price. Tight fitting on the waist but suits great.
Bob23 –
My girlfriend asked me why I needed this. I have jerseys, I have jackets. I though for £60 it was worth a punt. This is my third day round the Dales in it. Temperatures ranging from 4 to 13, in the mildest December I can remember. I have, each time brought my rain cape in the large back pockets and never yet reached for it- in the showers. A really great product. I am 13 stone and Bought XL. Used with a good Rapha merino base layer wasn’t ever too warm but would advise 6 degrees to be the lower limit. PLEASE make matching arm warmers and happy Christmas.
Carlton. –
Well done Galibier. Nothing close to this on the market for under £100 and I did check before buying. Wasn’t convinced before riding but it is superb. I would describe it as a short sleeved ‘jacket’ rather than a jersey and love the attention to detail. Btw- warmer than my gabba!
Brian Mc Nally –
First cycle out today, So nice is this jersey, I took my good bike and left the training bike hanging. Glad I sized up from the Galibier winter jacket I have, as it is race fit and there doesn’t seem to be much stretch in the membrane fabric. Feels super to ride in. Protected and stylish. 10/10 galibier!