Waterproof, Comfortable, Decent Jacket

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[gazza285]

I have a Northwave one that is good, it is lined, but not insulated, so it's not too warm and not too sweaty. No good over about 12 degrees though.

[gary71]

I ended up with one of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-phantom-sof...

Really comfortable, and you can pull the sleeves off if you get too warm.

I tried all the options in the shop and of course ended up with the most expensive in true PH style as it offered the best fit and very obviously better materials than the others I tried, including the Altura jacket.

[MadDad]

Best top I have for this time of year is an Assos Intermediate Evo paired with a compression baselayer. It is not waterproof, but it keeps your temperature well regulated and has a windproof front panel, I use it from about 6 degrees to about 12-ish degrees.

When it gets cold the Assos HaBu is my weapon of choice, again paired with a compression baselayer it will see you warm down to several degrees below freezing.

For a waterproof I use a Castelli Sotile short sleeved jacket, it is good in everything but the heaviest downpours but as with every waterproof you will find if you are working hard you will get wet from the inside out! I still maintain you are better off being warm than being dry!

[S10GTA]

Forget trying to stay dry. Anything that keeps you dry will cause you to sweat so much that you will boil in the bag. Better getting something that will keep you warm.

I have 3 jackets, all for different temperatures.

[Gizmoish]

S10GTA said:

Forget trying to stay dry. Anything that keeps you dry will cause you to sweat so much that you will boil in the bag. Better getting something that will keep you warm.

I have 3 jackets, all for different temperatures.

I agree. No point trying to stay dry, I'll have a shower at the end of the ride anyway.

[Vladimir]

I have an Endura Stealth (waterproof softshell) for cold weather and an Altura Reflex shell for warmer stuff. Both work pretty well.

[TheLemming]

Vladimir said:

I have an Endura Stealth (waterproof softshell) for cold weather and an Altura Reflex shell for warmer stuff. Both work pretty well.

Just got the stealth and I'm very impressed so far. Its warm, but also has long arm and side zipped vents which are rather effective at cooling.

Damn good at keeping you dry too.

Intended to use it for MTB and road, but I've decided its far too nice to chew up offroad...

[Vladimir]

[quote=TheLemming]

Just got the stealth and I'm very impressed so far. Its warm, but also has long arm and side zipped vents which are rather effective at cooling.

Damn good at keeping you dry too.

Intended to use it for MTB and road, but I've decided its far too nice to chew up offroad...[/quote
Don't worry, they are very tough. I did rip the elbow on a nasty fall; sent it back for repair, they sent me a new one in a much nicer colour; ideal!!

Endura customer service is first class IMO.

[Jimbo.]

Offering advice here will be like pissing into the wind...

[TKF]

Jimbo. said:

Offering advice here will be like pissing into the wind...

Make sure you gett one with a DPR coating then

fwiw I also have the Gore Phantom and it's an excellent winter jacket. Unless it's really bucketing down it'll keep you warm and dry and the breathability is superb.

[okgo]

Jimbo. said:

Offering advice here will be like pissing into the wind...

Yup - will end up in that lbs where owner will be rubbing his hands with glee

[gazza285]

Just try to get one designed for your needs, and one that fits, can you manage that?










You know like you did with your wheels and jersey.

[Darkslider]

The Altura Night Vision is a good bet, I'm quite pleased with mine, as a thin breathable waterproof to keep the worst of the rain out coupled with a base layer to keep some heat in it works well. Make sure to keep your hands and feet warm and dry too and you can't go wrong really

[Kell]

I have a night vision one too as it's great for cycling in London on my commutes and it seems to keep me dryer than my pac lite Gore one.

But as it's mesh-lined, it is still way too warm to even consider wearing it yet.

As such I keep my Gore one in my bag and only put it on when it's tipping down.

I've still not worked out yet whether it's not waterproof or whether I'm sweating too much but the last couple of times I wore it, it was soaking inside when I took it off.

The Night vision one has more flaps and zips to try and regulate your temp.