Q36.5 Bat Winter Jacket

The Q36.5 Bat Winter Jacket is a structured softshell built for cold-weather road riding — not the kind of jacket you pull out when conditions get slightly inconvenient, but a deliberate multi-zone construction designed to manage heat, moisture, and wind across a full winter ride. It sits at the technical end of the Q36.5 apparel range, drawing on the brand's focus on thermoregulation rather than simply layering insulation. The result is a jacket intended to maintain a stable microclimate between the fabric and your skin, adapting to effort rather than fighting against it.

The engineering behind the Bat Winter Jacket divides the body into distinct zones, each with a specific fabric assignment. The front panels and sleeves use UF 2L — Q36.5's two-layer laminated shell, waterproof and windproof — to block the elements where you're most exposed on the bike. The mid-back and rear pockets use Graphene Yarn Technology blended with organic polyamide, a material intended to draw excess body heat away from the skin and promote active ventilation during sustained efforts. Side panels add another layer of nuance, combining UF Hybrid Shell Plus on the exterior with UF Air Insulation on the interior — offering wind protection and warmth without compromising the jacket's ability to breathe where you need it most. It's a zoned approach that treats a hard climbing effort and a cold descent as two different problems worth solving simultaneously.

Q36.5 Bat Winter Jacket Specs at a Glance

• Gender: Men's
• Colors: Black, Navy Blue
• Sizes: XXS–XXL (Black), S–L (Navy Blue)
• Front and sleeve fabric: UF 2L — two-layer laminated, waterproof and windproof
• Mid-back and pocket fabric: Graphene Yarn Technology blended with organic polyamide
• Side panel exterior: UF Hybrid Shell Plus
• Side panel interior: UF Air Insulation
• Construction: Multi-zone, thermoregulating softshell

Design Benefits

1. Zoned weather protection where it counts: Placing the waterproof and windproof UF 2L laminate on the front and arms means the Bat Winter Jacket addresses the surfaces most exposed to oncoming wind and rain, without wrapping the entire jacket in a material that would trap heat on a hard climb.
2. Active heat management at the back: The Graphene Yarn Technology panel across the mid-back is designed to transfer excess body heat rather than simply absorbing it — a meaningful distinction on long winter rides where overheating on the climbs and chilling on the descents are equally real concerns.
3. Side panels that balance warmth and breathability: The layered UF Hybrid Shell Plus and UF Air Insulation combination on the side panels provides insulation without sealing off airflow entirely, keeping the jacket functional across the shifting intensities of a typical winter road ride.