Shimano announces S-Phyre winter kit, additions to Performance range and more

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This article originally appeared on BikeRadar

Shimano has teased its latest round of winter kit, just as winter is coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere. Ranging from the WorldTour level S-Phyre gear to the commuter-friendly Explorer range, there's plenty of clothing on offer to keep you warm no matter your budget.

S-Phyre winter range

The S-Phyre clothing debuted just before this year's Tour Down Under with the first round of high-performance road gear designed to not only be lightweight on the scales but also to excel in the heat.

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Or as Bas Stamsnijder, sports marketing officer for soft goods told BikeRadar, "We want to make sure they (the LottoNL-Jumbo riders) have something that they can look at the other riders and go ehhhhh," making a nose horn gesture.

Shimano has just announced winter and foul weather additions to its S-Phyre line

S-Phyre accessories

Shimano Performance range

• To match the Performance range winter tights launched in 2016, Shimano will be filling out the lineup with men's and women's long sleeve jersey and jackets that utilise 3M Thinsulate fabrics, mid-back ventilation areas, reflective detailing, brushed linings as well as what Shimano is calling "Next Generation Metallic Thermal Tech."
• Six new gloves: 3M Thinsulate, Gore Windstopper or Goretex waterproof technology, Poron palm padding for shock absorption, touch screen compatibility, reflective details, plus long-, mid- or short-cuff designs for wind, cold and rain.
• Four new shoe covers provide varying degrees of warmth and waterproofing with features like tight Velcro closures, fully taped seams, reflective panels, and multiple layers of "coated waterproof."
• Two new winter socks, with thick pile fabrics for heat retention with foot bridge cushioning, padded arch panels and left and right asymmetric designs that Shimano says reduces foot fatigue similar to the S-Phyre Long socks.

Shimano's Explorer range

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