VermarcAqua Zero Long Sleeve Jersey(Return to Product Page)

Having watched the spring classics last spring, I noticed that the majority of the PROs were wearing these black, rain jerseys on the wettest days. This was exactly the type of garment I was looking for. I wanted a form-fitting outer layer for fast training rides in the winter and early-season road races.

The easiest way to describe the Aqua Zero is as a lightweight, soft-shell jersey that's extremely rain-resistant. It regulates my body temperature well when I'm riding as hard as I can, and it keeps me pretty darn warm. I usually combine this with a merino baselayer (or two depending on the temperature). I really appreciate that it has a thermal lining and I like the reflective strip on the back of the jersey. It's by no means inexpensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. Vermarc's one of my favorite brands, and even though their stuff's a bit spendier than other companies, their quality is largely unmatched.

From what I could find, Vermarc is one of the few companies making these rain jerseys. Castelli's the other one. A lot of my friends have Castelli's Gabba, which are pretty cool as well. Even though the Vermarc version is more expensive than the Castelli Gabba, it has much better construction, better seams, and a way better zipper. I also like that it has an understated look without the huge logos that are on the Castelli. On top of this, the Vermarc Aqua Zero has a Roubaix thermal lining, something Castelli's is lacking.

There's a good reason so many professional riders have Vermarc. It's quality stuff and I can vouch for that firsthand.

Having watched the spring classics last spring, I noticed that the majority of the PROs were wearing these black, rain jerseys on the wettest days. This was exactly the type of garment I was looking for. I wanted a form-fitting outer layer for fast training rides in the winter and early-season road races.

The easiest way to describe the Aqua Zero is as a lightweight, soft-shell jersey that's extremely rain-resistant. It regulates my body temperature well when I'm riding as hard as I can, and it keeps me pretty darn warm. I usually combine this with a merino baselayer (or two depending on the temperature). I really appreciate that it has a thermal lining and I like the reflective strip on the back of the jersey. It's by no means inexpensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. Vermarc's one of my favorite brands, and even though their stuff's a bit spendier than other companies, their quality is largely unmatched.

From what I could find, Vermarc is one of the few companies making these rain jerseys. Castelli's the other one. A lot of my friends have Castelli's Gabba, which are pretty cool as well. Even though the Vermarc version is more expensive than the Castelli Gabba, it has much better construction, better seams, and a way better zipper. I also like that it has an understated look without the huge logos that are on the Castelli. On top of this, the Vermarc Aqua Zero has a Roubaix thermal lining, something Castelli's is lacking.

There's a good reason so many professional riders have Vermarc. It's quality stuff and I can vouch for that firsthand.