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Vespa

111 reviews
Colour
Bright Orange
Limelight
Size

Speed-of-light wind protection for hammering the tarmac or commuting to the coal face. This ultra-lightweight vest scrunches down to nothing. Its mesh sides let the hard work escape, and aspirant Houdinis can wriggle in and out of it while cruising at the back of the bunch. Hi-visibility Bright Orange or Limelight keeps you in the spotlight.

+Features
  • Full length front zip.
  • Silver mesh sides for maximum breathability.
  • microFoil™ front and back deflects cold wind and light drizzle.
  • Hi-visibility Bright Orange or Limelight helps you stand out in dim light.
  • Hazard!™ reflective logo at rear, and reflective piping on chest and back.
  • Zipped chest pocket turns into itself to form a tidy bundle about the size of a small rodent.
  • Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

  Weight: 110 gm

+microFoil™
Gossamer-light Pertex® shell fabric weighing just 49 gsm. Tightly woven 20 denier semi-dull nylon blocks wind while a water repellent finish resists light drizzle. There is no coating for enhanced breathability. Mini ripstop weave with slight mechanical stretch ensures a performance fit.
  • Composition: 100% nylon.

+Hazard!™
Night travel is a spooky experience. Many Ground Effect garments feature our Hazard!™ reflective logo and piping to help remind traffic that we're on the road 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.

+More than Kiwi Made
Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in Aotearoa | New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.

+Washing

  • All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash.
    • As a rule of thumb, a laundry product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like  Ecostore,Earthwise orAware.
    • Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
    • 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 wool wash destroy the water repellent finish on waterproof fabrics, and can also cause colours to run.
    • Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast, so hanging on the line or draped over the bedpost is generally the best option.
      • High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin in the dryer, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot.
      • A dryer is recommended for your rain jacket or pants, as it helps recharge the water repellant treatment on the outside of the fabric.

    +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
      4.7 Based on 111 Reviews
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        MC
        21/08/2024
        Michael C.
        Australia Australia

        Vespa vest

        I think it’s my 4th or 5th Vespa. Great for a ride on colder mornings. With the new one I miss that bit of fleece that was on the collar of the previous ones.

        MF
        30/04/2024
        Murray F.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Wind protection and to be seen.

        Brought for bikepacking around the country. As always Groundeffect gear is awesome.

        PJ
        16/02/2024
        Peter J.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Vespa shell wear

        This is the 2nd Vespa I have purchased in the past 15 years. They are great durable shell wear for summer cool and visibility. I only purchased a new one because the zip failed. However, I still prefer the original design with the mesh back and the soft fabric collar, nice comfortable feel and less scratchy on the neck!

        DS
        14/12/2023
        Darren S.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Vespa.

        Brought this for a light weight jacket. Love the jacket but would like rear pockets. Apart from that does the job.

        GW
        30/11/2023
        Gillian W.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Vest

        Hi Ground Effectives, thanks for the vest. Your usual top quality. Excellent. BUT... I have NEVER bought, let alone worn... an XXL garment. I am usually a LARGE, now and again an XL ... but now in my aging state I can claim an XXL garment. I might be getting old ,but I am not fat ... oops ...large.. So a polite comment re sizing: Needs adjusting. XXL equals XL (at most. Cheers Don McFadzien (alias Gillian Wratt!!)