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Nema Apeks £35
What Mountain Bike June 2009
Summer Clothing Group Test
The Apeks is a simple jersey that looks good and performs well. Retro styling is attractive without being flashy and the cut, although on the boxy side for most of our testers, is comfortable in all but the raciest of situations.
A mix of polyester pique and mesh deals efficiently with temperature regulation, and lightweight fabric plus a deep zip mean you'll keep your cool throughout. Nema has gone to town on the storage options: we'd be happy with one drop and one zipped pocket, but here there are two of each. There's nothing wrong with this apart from the extra seams and zips adding unnecessary bulk.
The neck is on the low side, which fits well with the styling but offers little in the way of sun protection. There's a white version available if you're holidaying somewhere that gets some proper sun, too, as black fabrics absorb heat while white reflects to keep you cool.
AT A GLANCE
FEATURES
Weight: 160g Fabric: Polyester
Pockets: Two drop rear, two zipped rear Zip: 15in
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Nema Atom Jersey £31.99
Zipless t-shirt that doubles as a base layer thanks to high wicking, fast drying polyester fabric.
VERDICT
Comfort 8/10
Function 8/10
Features 8/10
Value 9/10
Attention to detail proves that simple is sometimes best
Overall 8/10 and What Mountain Bike Gold Value Award
What Mountain Bike June 2009
Summer Clothing Group Test
The Apeks is a simple jersey that looks good and performs well. Retro styling is attractive without being flashy and the cut, although on the boxy side for most of our testers, is comfortable in all but the raciest of situations.
A mix of polyester pique and mesh deals efficiently with temperature regulation, and lightweight fabric plus a deep zip mean you'll keep your cool throughout. Nema has gone to town on the storage options: we'd be happy with one drop and one zipped pocket, but here there are two of each. There's nothing wrong with this apart from the extra seams and zips adding unnecessary bulk.
The neck is on the low side, which fits well with the styling but offers little in the way of sun protection. There's a white version available if you're holidaying somewhere that gets some proper sun, too, as black fabrics absorb heat while white reflects to keep you cool.
AT A GLANCE
FEATURES
Weight: 160g Fabric: Polyester
Pockets: Two drop rear, two zipped rear Zip: 15in
ALSO CHECK OUT
Nema Atom Jersey £31.99
Zipless t-shirt that doubles as a base layer thanks to high wicking, fast drying polyester fabric.
VERDICT
Comfort 8/10
Function 8/10
Features 8/10
Value 9/10
Attention to detail proves that simple is sometimes best
Overall 8/10 and What Mountain Bike Gold Value Award
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