waterproofs

[Davi]

Got soaked on Friday, got mildly wet this morning... I've decided my cotton jacket and suit trousers aren't that much cop for a wet commute

Soo.... any recommendations for cheap and cheerful (and maybe high vis?) cycling jackets that are waterproof / windproof but don't resemble a bin liner or make you sweat like a Geordie in a job centre?

[ewenm]

Your problem will be the cheap bit - cheap waterproofs DO make you sweat a lot. It's worth investing in a decent Goretex jacket. My Gore BikeWear jacket kept me dry in the rain riding home today. Legs wise I don't bother for cycling, just a pair of shorts.

[Davi]

thought that might be the case, oh well, looks like I'll be the one continuing to get soaked through!

[Moose.]

I have a black Altura Night Vision Waterproof Jacket:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Altura_Night_Vis...

which is fantastic. Very reflective but without the day-glow look

[snotrag]

Altura Night Vision is one of the most popular products I sell at work - great value, proper windproof/waterproof/breathable jacket.

FYI its exactly the same Jacket as the Altura Nevis, just with more Scotchlite.

If not riding at night, the Nevis is therefore cheaper/more breathable.

[Gazzab]

Problem with gortex is that you cant wear any cotton underneath. So not great for commuting.

[ewenm]

Gazzab said:

Problem with gortex is that you cant wear any cotton underneath. So not great for commuting.

Isn't that a problem with any waterproof? Cotton holds moisture so the breathable waterproof can't get rid of it. If the waterproof isn't breathable it's even worse as you sweat more.

I cycle to work in cycling kit and change into work kit at work as I find that even when going gently I get too sweaty if wearing a work shirt. Fortunately we have showers here but I've done 10 miles each way before without showers at work - used the disabled toilet to wash and change. I find it a lot more pleasant cycling in proper kit.

[Davi]

I wish we had the facilities for that. The owners of our office block don't see toilets as a place worthy of investment, so I'd either have to get changed in a cubical standing on the toilet (they aren't the biggest in the world...) or at my desk in front of my colleagues!

just been told I may be able to get some gear like this on the cycle2work scheme so will be having a look into that for added cheapness

[Gazzab]

ewenm said:

Gazzab said:

Problem with gortex is that you cant wear any cotton underneath. So not great for commuting.

Isn't that a problem with any waterproof? Cotton holds moisture so the breathable waterproof can't get rid of it. If the waterproof isn't breathable it's even worse as you sweat more.

I cycle to work in cycling kit and change into work kit at work as I find that even when going gently I get too sweaty if wearing a work shirt. Fortunately we have showers here but I've done 10 miles each way before without showers at work - used the disabled toilet to wash and change. I find it a lot more pleasant cycling in proper kit.

What I mean is - why invest in goretex and then wear cotton underneath. You would be better off with a cheaper material and sweat under that.

Edited by Gazzab on Tuesday 19th May 11:11