• Specification

• Price: £24.99 (arm warmers), £34.99 (knee warmers)
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Website: Bontrager

On wet rides, the fabric offers a reasonable amount of water resistance. You’ll get wet but it takes about an hour or so of continuous rain or spray to soak through the fabric and it still retains a degree of warmth when that does happen. The Profila fabric does a fair job of keeping out wind chill, too, though you’ll feel air creeping through on fast descents.

All things considered, Bontrager have done a good job at putting together a set of arm and knee warmers which provide decent protection from typical spring and autumn weather.

There’s also a reflective logo on the arm warmers and their length is spot, means there’s a good overlap between jersey and warmer overlap, while also ensuring they fit right down to the cuff. The shaping of the panels means the arm warmers fit well and minimises any bunching or areas which could potentially rub. The seams are double stitched and sit flat against the skin, which also adds to the comfort factor.

The fit of both the arm and knee warmers is left and right specific, with a label to help identify which is which. It’s handy in terms of getting kit on quickly and with minimum hassle, and the overall quality of construction is top notch.

Conclusion

Bontrager’s Thermal arm and knee warmers may not offer anything ground-breaking or different, but they’re very capable and comfortable pieces of kit ideal for bridging the gap between seasons.

Pros

• Warm fabric with a hint of water resistance
• Excellent fit; stay in place well
• Simple, subtle styling

Cons

• Not much to complain about