The Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt jacket is focused on dry, warm-to-hot conditions. The ventilation is full-time—there are no closable vents and no zip-out full-sleeve or vest liner. So, if conditions are prone to change during the ride, bringing along rain gear and a warm, wind-stopping base layer is a good idea.
Constructed of 300-denier polyester with internal reinforcements, the jacket is tough. The Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt jacket is also remarkably light, weighing in at three pounds even, in size medium with CE-rated D3O elbow, shoulder, and back impact protectors in place.
The removable D3O armor (EN 1621-2:2014 back protector; EN 1621-1:2012 shoulder and elbow certifications) is a big step up from foam slabs with no protection rating. Pliable, thin, and perforated, the D3O pieces work and fit unobtrusively, with no hard spots creating pressure points while enhancing ventilation.
Icon categorizes the fit type for its Hooligan jackets as “sport,” which typically has straight torso tailoring and pre-curved sleeves. Waist fit adjusters and stretch panels at both sides of the torso help keep the jacket sleek and fitted. Range of motion is full, with no bunching or binding, whether seated upright or in a tuck. YKK zippers throughout with tabs big enough to grasp with gloves on work smoothly and reliably.
The Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt jacket has sharp, race-inspired styling, high-end-brand logos, and extensive laser-perforated zones on the front, back, and sleeves. Along with woven mesh exterior areas and polyester mesh fabric lining for maximum airflow, the Ultrabolt’s ventilation proved very effective on October test days with temperatures just short of 90 degrees.
Cleaning the jacket requires hand-washing in cold water with the impact protectors removed—no bleach, no dry cleaning, no iron, and hang dry only.
With an affordable price, great fit, light weight, sporty styling (in three colorways), and high-quality protection credentials, the Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt jacket is an exceptional value for warm to hot weather riding gear.
Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt Jacket Fast Facts
• Sizes: XS to 3XL
• Colors: Black; Red; Hi-Viz
• Armor: CE-rated D3O back, shoulder, and elbows
• Material: 300-denier polyester chassis
Icon Hooligan Ultrabolt Jacket Price: $175 MSRP
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