5 Pieces from Chromag's 2024 Apparel Line

You've likely heard of Chromag. The Whistler-based bike, component, and apparel manufacturer has been doing their thing since 2003 and that thing is making good quality, reasonably priced products. I've been riding in their Mission and Dominion jerseys with their Seton pants and both the Habit and Tact gloves for a few months now. It's been a wet and cold spring that suddenly switched to a hot and dry summer, so I've been able to ride the 2024 Chromag apparel in a wide variety of weather and temperatures.

Mission and Dominion Jerseys

I've been testing two quite different jerseys, the three-quarter sleeve Mission jersey, and the full-sleeve Dominion jersey. I like three-quarter-length sleeves. I'm sweaty, and the longer sleeve allows me to wipe my forehead and protects my arms from overgrown vegetation in the spring. The Mission has a comfortable, slightly vented feel that I would consider middle of the road in airflow. It's a bit warm on the hottest days, and it's probably not warm enough on the coldest days, but it's great for most days. Fit-wise I'm in the large, and I'd say it fits true to size, which is nice as some of the earlier Mission jerseys fit a bit tight. Durability has been excellent so far. I have a Mission jersey that is years old and it still looks brand new. This new one looks just as well made. Price wise, the Mission jersey will set you back 90 CAD. It's available in a red brick / black colour as well as the heather / twilight colour reviewed here.

The Dominion long-sleeve jersey is made from a lighter feeling and more vented fabric than the Mission. The Dominion is a great jersey for summer bike park days to keep you out of the sun a bit more while providing some protection for your arms. It might seem odd to wear a long sleeve on a warm summer day, but the Dominion was vented well enough that I never felt overly hot. The fit of the Dominion is similar to the Mission, being a true large. The Dominion comes in four different colour schemes and costs 95 CAD.

Seton Pants

Paired with the jerseys above, I've been riding in Chromag's Seton pants a lot. I'm testing the 34, which is my usual waist size, and these fit great and true to size. I like the integrated belt and adjust method (see pics below). I like the fit, it skews to the tighter, more race-cut side, but with some stretch to the fabric. The fabric of the Seton pant is on the lighter side, making these a great option for warmer days. I've done long days pedaling in these, as well as riding them all day in the bike park, and they've always been comfortable.

I like the pocket configuration with a deeper lower pocket for a phone that sits lower and almost behind the thigh, which should make hitting the phone in a crash a bit less likely. The other two pockets are plenty big enough for a bike park pass, tool, car keys, and gloves.

The Seton pant is 180 CAD, and comes in two colours: black and charcoal (tested here).

Gloves

Along with the jerseys and pants, I've been riding in Chromag's Habit glove and Tact glove. Chromag suggests the Habit is an ultra lightweight glove for riders who like a minimalist feel. It's designed for those who wear gloves more for the added grip and moisture wicking benefits than for protection. Meanwhile, the Tact has a heavier polyester-nylon grid fabric than the Habit as well as a Velcro wrist closure for those who prefer a more secure feel. The Habit retails for 45 CAD, and the Tact for 50 CAD.

I liked both the Habit and the Tact gloves. I tested the size medium, and both pairs fit my extra medium hands perfectly. I had no bunching or seams in awkward places. I preferred using the Habit on longer, pedally days where gloves tend to stay on as they're more difficult to put on and take off. I preferred the Tact glove when riding bike park as I usually take my gloves off in the lift line, or on slightly cooler days. I like the feel of both palms and each offered up good traction on the grips.

I've been impressed with all these pieces from Chromag. The stand-out piece for me are the Seton pants. They're so comfortable, they fit well, don't feel too hot, have a great pocket layout and an integrated belt that works very well. Unfortunately, the light feel means they're not the most durable in a crash, with this pair meeting its premature demise when I got off my bike going quite quickly in the bike park (to be fair nothing would've survived). I'll be buying another pair however - they're that good. I like both the jerseys and the gloves as well. I think all the pieces are well priced, have good fit, and so far have proven to be made durably and with quality.

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