Which waterproof jacket, Altura crosslite or Altura reflex?

Tim in Yorkshire
Tim in Yorkshire Posts: 54
edited January 2008 in MTB buying advice
Well I'm getting a "proper" waterproof for mtbing and adventure racing (off road running etc).

Having been down my LBS I'm left choosing between the altura crosslite and reflex. They both get good reviews, the only real differences s that the reflex fits a little better and has a vent flap across the back, but is a little more money.

Anybody had good or bad experiences with either of the above to help me choose?

Cheers,

Tim
New '06 Giant XTC composite.(Black bike No.3)
Specialized Allez double (Black bike No.2)
Suzuki Sv650s (Black bike No.1)
Subaru Legacy GT-B twin turbo (White not Black)

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  • Tim in Yorkshire
    Tim in Yorkshire Posts: 54
    Ended up getting a Gore-Tex Paclite running jacket, similar cut to a cycling one, but half price in the sale and some good zipped vents up front. Should be just the ticket for MTBing and adventure racing.
    New '06 Giant XTC composite.(Black bike No.3)
    Specialized Allez double (Black bike No.2)
    Suzuki Sv650s (Black bike No.1)
    Subaru Legacy GT-B twin turbo (White not Black)
  • Shadowduck
    Shadowduck Posts: 845
    Sounds like a good call. I've had bad experiences with Altura stuff and if you want good waterproofing with breathability Gore-Tex or eVent is the way to go.
    Even if the voices aren't real, they have some very good ideas.
  • TheHappyClown
    TheHappyClown Posts: 51
    I've got a Altura Velocity (slightly cheaper than the Crosslite) and its been fantastic. I ride XC and it has preformed flawlessly: very breathable and completely waterproof.
  • Tim in Yorkshire
    Tim in Yorkshire Posts: 54
    I only went for the Gore Tex as it was £5 more expensive than the altura, and the front vent system looked good. Probably not a lot in it performance wise but got swayed by the name last minute!
    New '06 Giant XTC composite.(Black bike No.3)
    Specialized Allez double (Black bike No.2)
    Suzuki Sv650s (Black bike No.1)
    Subaru Legacy GT-B twin turbo (White not Black)

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