The leaves are beginning to change, it’s (finally) raining every couple of days, and fall is nearly here in the Pacific Northwest. That means it’s time for riding pants, long sleeve jerseys, and lightweight jackets. Luckily Flylow has all three covered with the Preston pant, Nash shirt, and Davis jacket that I’ve been riding in this season.

Flylow Davis Jacket Details

• Sizes Available: XS-XXL
• Materials: 100% nylon ripstop 62 g/m2
• Price: $105

Flylow Shaw Shirt Details

• Sizes Available: S-XXL
• Materials: 92% polyester, 8% spandex 
• Price: $63

Flylow Preston Pant Details

• Sizes Available: 30-38” waist
• Materials: 97% nylon, 3% spandex
• Price: $70

Flylow Kit Fit

I’ve spent a bunch of time skiing in Flylow’s bibs and jackets, as well as riding in the brand’s absurdly good Butcher waterproof bib. Luckily, this kit fits a little slimmer than the baggy tendencies of Flylow’s winter ware.

I typically fall between 32 and 34 inch waisted pants, so I was stoked the Preston comes in a 33. The Preston Pant has a slim fit, with plenty of room for kneepads, but no extra fabric to bag up and catch on things. I have noticed that Flylow’s bike pants and shorts tend to have a narrower bottom—I don’t have a particularly wide butt, but I think I’m on the wider end of what’s comfortable in their bottoms, and if there’s a Freddy Mercury song about you, these might not be quite your vibe. 

I normally wear XL tops and the XL Shaw shirt fits me very nicely. Not too tight, not too baggy, just right. The XL Davis is more generously cut than jackets like the Patagonia Houdini. That means it’s less aggressively tight, and has more room for layers underneath, and more rear end coverage.

Flylow Kit Features

Flylow’s philosophy here is simple: everything that you need, without any extra faff. The Preston pant has two zippered pockets, well placed to keep their contents out of the way when you’re riding. No hand pockets, no rear pockets, no uncomfortable ratchet belt. Just two velcro straps to adjust the waist, and belt loops. There’s a stretch panel above the butt and a very vented perforated crotch panel. The cuffs are elastic so they’re easy to get on and off. 

The Shaw shirt is even more simple with a nice soft fabric, and an internal goggle wipe that I found very handy for keeping my glasses and phone screen usable on sweaty days.

The Davis Jacket has a large chest pocket that doubles as a stuff sack for the jacket when you’re not wearing it. It’s nice and big, and it’s easier to stuff the jacket into that most of the competition although, on the flipside, this means the jacket doesn’t pack down quite as small. The hood is cut nicely to fit over a helmet, with an elastic brim, and there’s an adjustable elastic cord at the waist.

On the Trail

The Preston pant isn’t quite a full-on, weather-resistant winter pant, and it’s not some super airy summer option as well. Instead it thrives in the shoulder seasons where the temperature can go through bigger swings, and comfort is a priority. The Preston does a good job of performing reasonably well, and feeling fairly technical, while still looking good in casual settings. It’s great for rides that might end up at a bar or restaurant.

Similarly, the Shaw shirt isn’t a super light summer garment, or an insulated winter top. It’s thick but breathes fairly well, and wicks sweat nicely. That, combined with its long sleeves makes it another great shoulder season pick.

Of the three pieces, I ended up using the Davis the most. I like to carry a just-in-case jacket almost all of the time and the Davis has quickly become my go-to. It’s not a true rain jacket, and the PFA-free DWR coating will wet out in a true downpour. But for most riding scenarios short of full-on winter it’s quite appropriate, and I’ve found that it breathes better than jackets like the Patagonia Houdini. That gives it a broader range of comfortable scenarios, and means that I’m more likely to leave it on between climbs and descents, versus taking it off every time I start to exert myself.

For Now

Flylow has built a winning combination with its bike clothes. They’re not the most technical or race-focused, instead they get the job done while looking classy.

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