7Mesh is a small and relatively new high-end clothing company based in Squamish, British Columbia, on Canada's wet west coast. Almost all its key staff come from Arc'teryx, a techy outdoor clothing company — think the Assos of climbing, hiking and skiing — and as such bring a wealth of fabric-tech knowledge to the company's lines of road, mountain and crossover gear.
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Being relative outsiders to the cycling apparel world seems to have given the company freedom to design things differently. 7Mesh sent a sample of pieces to our Colorado offices and here are some initial thoughts on the clothing.
Corsa Softshell Jersey £170 / $225
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Is this a jersey or a jacket? Well, it’s a little of both. Using Gore WindStopper material with four-way stretch, the Corsa feels like a stretchy jacket with a tight road cut — and a long drop tail.
There is a soft, brushed interior around the collar, but otherwise the Corsa feels like a slick jacket on the inside. It's fairly light — 264g in medium — and breathes decently for a water-deflecting piece. I've worn it on a few spirited group rides and didn't feel like I was boiling over.
The two giant pockets are a little confusing. For a winter jersey, large cargo makes sense as you might end up cramming a jacket, gloves or other bulky items in the pockets. But for a shell-like jersey, I'm not sure what bulky thing you'd be wearing over the top that you might want so much storage for. Also, the side-cut pockets billow when descending in a tuck.
G2 Jersey £85 / $140
Strategy Jacket £180 / $250
Highline Jersey £130 / $200
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