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Q36.5 Air Vest


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Q36.5   |   SKU: 068.042.XXS  |   Option: Optic White, XXS

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Q36.5 Air Vest Info

The Q36.5 Air Vest is a lightweight cycling vest built to block wind and insulate without the bulk. It weighs 69 grams in size M and packs into a jersey rear pocket. Q36.5 designed it for cold, windy winter rides and for summer mountain rides, where a long descent from a high pass can leave you cold.

Wind Protection and a Power Mesh Back

The front panels are designed to block wind, which is where a vest earns its place on a descent. Q36.5 adds a durable water-repellent treatment for light rain and mountain mist. The fabric is 80% polyamide, 10% elastane, and 10% polyurethane.

The back is a power mesh panel. A solid-backed vest traps heat and moisture on a climb, so the mesh gives your back a way to breathe while the front still stops the wind. Q36.5 describes the material as insulating and breathing in equal measure, which suits a layer you wear through changing temperatures.

Body-Mapped Fit, Cam-Lock Zip and Reflective Details

The cut is body-mapped and pre-shaped to sit close to the torso so it doesn't flap in the wind. The fabric is a 4-way stretch woven with minimal seams, and Q36.5 describes the design as aero-oriented, built for freedom of movement. A cam-lock zip closes the front and carries a reflective element, with more reflective inserts on the back for visibility in low light.

The Air Vest comes in Black, Ice Grey, Nautica Blue, Optic White, and Poppy Orange, in sizes XXS to XXXL. It is made in Italy. Check the size chart on this page against your chest and waist measurements before ordering. It suits riders who want a wind layer that disappears into a pocket when the day warms up.

The RA Perspective

The Air Vest is a wind vest first. The front panels block wind and the back is a power mesh, so it keeps your chest warm on a descent and still vents on the climb back up. It is not a thermal vest, so we would pair it with a jersey and baselayer that match the day.

The packability is the main reason to own one. At 69 grams in size M it fits in a jersey rear pocket, so you can start a cold morning with it on and stow it when the temperature climbs. We would take it on mountain rides where the weather changes between the valley and the pass.

The fit is close and body-mapped, which helps with flapping in the wind. We have not tested how it handles a long, hard effort in warmer conditions, so treat the breathability claim as Q36.5's. We have not worn it in heavy rain either. The durable water-repellent treatment is meant for light rain and mist, not a downpour.

At $150 it is a premium wind vest. It makes the most sense for riders who want a small, light layer they can carry on almost any ride.

Q36.5 Air Vest Size Chart

Q36.5 Men's Jersey and Bib Shorts Sizing

Size
Chest Size
Waist Size
Height
Weight
XXS
84cm / 33"
72cm / 28.5"
162-167cm / 64"
52-60kg / 115-132lbs
XS
88cm / 34.5"
76cm / 30"
166-171cm / 66"
58-66kg / 128-146lbs
S
92cm / 36"
80cm / 31.5"
170-175cm / 68"
64-72kg / 141-159lbs
M
96cm / 37.5"
84cm / 33"
174-179cm / 69.5"
70-78kg / 154-172lbs
L
102cm / 40"
90cm / 35.5"
178-183cm / 71"
76-86kg / 167-190lbs
XL
108cm / 42.5"
96cm / 37.5"
182-187cm / 72.5"
84-94kg / 185-207lbs
XXL
114cm / 45"
102cm / 40"
186-191cm / 74"
92-102kg / 203-225lbs
XXXL
120cm / 47"
108cm / 42.5"
190-195cm / 75.5"
100-110kg / 200-243lbs

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