Clothing: Test: ROSE RR04 Rain Jacket

The Rose RR04 is a rain jacket in the classic sense: With a rather wide cut and the stiff hardshell material, it appeals more to trekkers, weekend trippers and commuters than sporty cyclists. However, this should in no way be understood as a criticism; many are likely to be looking for just such a jacket, especially because it cuts a fine figure both on and off the bike. However, the high collar and the helmet-compatible and detachable hood, combined with the rather thick material, make the Rose jacket one of the warmest in the test. Generous ventilation openings with zips provide the much-needed supply of fresh air.

We think it's a bit of a shame that the Rose didn't have any reflective applications - although the neon yellow zips throw back a lot of light, they aren't as noticeable as classic reflectors, especially in poor visibility conditions. In the everyday and cycling test, the relatively inexpensive jacket surprised with its excellent weather resistance: Even heavy showers could not elicit more than a weary smile from the jacket.