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Frosty Boy
$249.00 NZD
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This colour/size is temporarily out of stock. For orders placed today we'll get one to you in a couple of weeks... or consider another colour if you can't wait.
Crawl out of bed and into Frosty Boy - then stumble out the door for a wake-me-up blast on the treadly. Silky Thermostat™ fleece back keeps you toasty while the WindFoil™ softshell front and arms knock the stuffing out of chilling breezes. The dinkum one-jacket-does-it-all for those who like to travel light and fast in cold-dry conditions.
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- WindFoil™ micro-fleece softshell front, sleeves and shoulders block cold winds.
- Full front zip with integrated windflap.
- Zipped chest pocket for storing shades and tunes.
- Rear security pocket and twin elasticised angle-pockets.
- WhaleTail™ covers all your back all the time.
- 360° Hazard!™ reflectivity.
- Raglan sleeves for enhanced fit.
- S size in selected colours only.
- Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
- +Tech
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Weight: 410 gm
- +WindFoil™
- WindFoil™ combines the insulative benefits of a polyester micro-fleece liner with a smooth, water resistant, softshell exterior. A totally windproof, yet highly breathable membrane is sandwiched between the inner and outer fabrics providing effective protection in cold, dry conditions.
- Composition: 100% polyester with PU membrane.
- 100% windproof.
- Water repellent finish on face fabric.
- Breathability: 4000gm per sq.m per 24hr.
- +Thermostat
- A non-windproof version of WindFoil™ - Thermostat™ is a lightweight, quick-drying and breathable laminated fleece with a water repellant finish. Constructed from a knitted polyester face fabric with brushed polyester fleece on the inside. Its hyper-soft finish makes it delicious to wear against your skin. Yum. Thermostat has an excellent warmth to weight ratio. For cycling, low bulk is important - both when you're wearing the garment and when it's stashed away in your back pack or pannier. The advantages of heavier fleeces are mainly for sedentary types.
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- Composition: 100% polyester
- Water repellent finish on face fabric.
- +Composite Tops
- For short trips in stable weather conditions, a Ground Effect composite top lets you travel light and fast with just a single thermal layer. These designs combine a WindFoil™ softshell fleece front with a breathable Thermostat™ fleece or Lightwave™ Merino back. Some designs have a long front zip for ventilation - allowing you to manage your body temperature through a wide range of conditions. Apparently you can have your cake and eat it too.
- +WhaleTail™
- Ground Effect tops are cut with extra length in the back... and in the sleeves too. So when you stretch out in search of the perfect downhill position, neither your shirttail or sleeves will ride-up to expose your back or wrists to the elements.
- +Compare
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Draft Dodger Hoodwink Frosty Boy Windproof Full Full Front & sleeves Fabric WindFoil™ front & back & Thermostat™ sides WindFoil™ WindFoil™ front & Thermostat™ back Front Zip Full length + 2 forearm vents Full length Full length Pockets 2 hand plus large rear Single at chest 3 rear plus single at chest Baked Alaska Astro Windproof Front only Front only Fabric WindFoil™ front & Lightwave™ Merino back WindFoil™ front & Lightwave™ Merino back Front Zip 3/4 length None Pockets 3 rear Single at chest - +Washing
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- All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash. Try to avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
- The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.
- Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
- Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
- Fabric softener and stuff containing it like wool wash destroys the water repellent finish on waterproof and water resistant fabrics, and can cause colours to run.
- As a rule of thumb, a product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like Ecostore, Earthwise or Aware.
- Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
- Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast so hanging on the line or drooping over the bedpost is generally the best option. High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot. A lap in the dryer is recommended for your rain jacket, after it has dried on the line, as it helps recharge its water repellant finish.
- Be sure not to wash with socks, fluffy towels or flannelette sheets. Lint clings to the fleece on the inside of your top making it age before its time.
- + Shipping
- Items are generally packed and sent the same day your order is received.
- Costs $9 by overnight courier within New Zealand.
- NZ$12 by tracked airmail to Australia.
- Around NZ$15-25 by tracked airmail to destinations elsewhere in the world - calculated in our shipping cart as you check out.
- More shipping and tax details in our FAQ.
Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 253 Reviews
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B
10/29/2008
BikeMagic.com
UK-Weather-Proof
With the UK weather apparently predictable only in its unpredictability, a suitable arsenal of clothes to combine in various ways is something of a must if you're keen to ride all year round (and you are, aren't you?). New Zealand's Ground Effect has an extensive range of well-thought-out kit that's all designed to play happily together, with the Frosty Boy covering "crikey, it's really cold out" eventualities.The Frosty Boy we've been riding around in is actually last winter's model, but the changes to the current one (as pictured) are fairly minor - colours, those bits of contrasting stitching and that's about it. The fundamentals are the same - it's a lightweight micro-fleece top, with Ground Effect's own WindFoil fabric on the front, sleeves and shoulders to keep the breeze out. The back is plain fleece, which allows a bit of extra breathability. If you start getting a bit warm, the long front zip affords plenty of ventilation - it's got a small windflap behind it to avoid chilly-zipper syndrome.Cut is eminently sensible non-flappy but not too snug, as befits a garment designed to be worn on top of a base layer and under a shell. It's notably long in the body, and of course even longer at the back. The sleeves are a decent length and incorporate thumb loops in the cuffs to stop them riding up - something of a Ground Effect trademark.As is typical of Ground Effect gear, you won't be overburdened by features, but you get all the ones you need. Reflective trim along the zip, on the elbows, around the back of the collar and across the top of the twin zippered rear pockets enhances visibility. And of course, there's a tube repair patch tucked away in a secret location...We've always been impressed by Ground Effect stuff, and the Frosty Boy is no exception - it's light, it's warm, and it's been through a healthy number of wet/muddy/wash cycles and still looks like new. The current turmoil on the international money markets potentially makes the pricing a bit random (you can only get GE stuff by ordering from them in NZ) but at the time of writing the Frosty Boy is very reasonably priced.VerdictThis is another solid performer from Ground Effect - it may not get cold enough to need it all that often, but when it does you'll be glad of it.Performance 5/5Value 5/5Overall 5/5
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06/30/2015
Steve
Frosty Boy
This is my third Frosty Boy Jersey. Would have given it 5 stars but the newest design has lost the back pockets? Not sure why, as these were good even when wearing it off the bike. In every other respect a fab design!
06/30/2015
Ground Effect
Thanks Steve - we’ve gone 'backpack-friendly' this time round with a single zipped hipster security pocket. Will pass your feedback onto the design team.
DM
07/03/2015
Daniel M.
Very nice kit
I bought this for riding in winter (only training/leisure - not commuting) which is usually early morning/night time. The windfoil is great - it really blocks the wind and with the fleece lining it is comfortable in temps of about 5 C wiht just a baselayer. The long front zip is good for letting off steam if it gets too warm. The fit is aero, but not extremely so - I am 5'11" with an average build and the M fits close with just a baselayer.
JC
07/17/2015
John C.
Frosty Boy
I brought this to replace a winter riding top I had purchased from you in 2002. This top is great, very wind-proof, I haven't tried it in heavy rain yet but in light rain it sheds the water nicely. It's very comfortable to wear and the long zip is great for those hot uphill climbs. The top pocket holds a cellphone for those emergency helicopter calls or to check how far the dairy price has dropped.
MS
07/18/2015
Maani S.
Frosty Boy review
I brought this product around about the same time as the weather was getting frosty. It’s nice and warm and gets a little too warm when I get going so the front zip comes in very hand. As usual with Groundeffect products, it’s well made and suits the purpose very well.