Merlin Chigwell Lite Mesh Jacket - Stay cool whilst looking cool!

The Merlin Chigwell Lite jacket offers all the benefits of a modern mesh tech jacket, but with classic retro looks. This is Merlins' lightest mesh jacket and is designed for hot weather riding with virtually no compromise for changes in weather. It uses the New Cotec fabric designed in conjunction with Halley-Stevensons and offers decent abrasion resistance backed up by full D30 Armour. If you're looking for a stylish mesh jacket to wear in your classic, retro or custom bike, this could be the answer??

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Where it sits in the Merlin Mesh Range
01:15 - Tech Features & Construction
02:46 - Armour Protection
02:57 - On the Road Review
04:02 - Any Negatives?
04:58 - Pricing & Conclusion

[mrnobodytheuser]

One of them got me through a QLD summer, love that jacket.

[lipsee]

I have a knox mesh jac, , (only used twice in 4yrs) the last time I got caught out temp wise and boy was it cold, , but I carried a harrington wind sheeter jac to go over the top and it worked a treat

[ericgriffin]

Got this jacket, no brainer buy one now it's a bloody great summer autumn jacket highly recommend you look at Merlin ! 😊👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[hudsonrilke]

I have a relatively old rev it mesh jacket. It’s great too. Agree with you waterproof over jacket if it gets wet or cold.

[Peter-mcmcmc]

Great review. I've owned one (Olive) for a little over one year and have zero complaints. I live in a HOT climate in the U.S. and also wear the new Knox Honister (AAA) underneath. Yep, I'm weird in that way (can't ever have too much protection); yet despite the extra under-layer, the two work beautifully together, and flow an insane amount of air.

[steveball]

Very much like the look of that. Had my Knox vented jacket for a good few years and used it all over Europe, it transforms hot weather riding. Of course, you have to stop and put an extra waterproof layer on when it's wet but hey ho, nothing is perfect! 😉

[nozzer]

Have one in olive, it’s great, no negatives!

[leegingerninja]

Ooouuuu. Looks great! Good review as always 😉. Might have to pick up one 😉👊🏻

[IanTed]

Great jackets, their range is expanding too…

[RyanLee-cjnk]

What's your size/ weight and what size are you wearing? Need a reference for myself.

[-tj]

At 199 pounds, it's quite expensive compared to the competition, for what it is. RST do a good one.
Good review, Tony.

[stephenparkinson]

Great review, Merlin gear great designs. Just awaiting delivery of the Barton 2, heads up Sportsbikeshop has 15% off Merlin this weekend!

[henryhartley]

I have the Merlin shenstone, cracking jacket....

[ruahinesrider]

Nice jacket.It's a Merlin jacket so £199($380nz) is fair for a well made Merlin jacket.

[hlpang]

I find that it doesn’t flow well. Only feel wind in my upper arms. I’m sweating like crazy after 15mins. Cutting is too baggy in the arms as well.

[rayfraser]

That Triumph Mob in Romford ? Do you rate them ?

[richardgiles]

I got myself a pair of Merlin water proof boots a few years ago but I don't ride in the winter. The first time we had heavy rain they leaked. So will NEVER buy a Merlin product again 👍

[mrlongtree]

While I do think that Merlin make decent gear I will never buy any of their jackets. Why? the zip closure on the front of the wrist, that's why. To me that looks sh*t and allows water, etc. ingress. Pretty much every Merlin jacket is like that, so not for me, ever.