Waterproof jacket

joedoyle
Posts: 5
1st post so be forgiving : - )
i 've just bought a new bike for a short commute to work plus the odd longer ride at weekends. given the crappy weather, i'll also need a new jacket. so...
firstly, is it necessary to get a cycling-specific jacket? what are the differences/benefits of doing so? (i've noticed that none of them have hoods, and i might miss this when not on the bike)
secondly: which jacket would you recommend for £60 ish or under (cycling jacket or otherwise)?
cheers,
joe
i 've just bought a new bike for a short commute to work plus the odd longer ride at weekends. given the crappy weather, i'll also need a new jacket. so...
firstly, is it necessary to get a cycling-specific jacket? what are the differences/benefits of doing so? (i've noticed that none of them have hoods, and i might miss this when not on the bike)
secondly: which jacket would you recommend for £60 ish or under (cycling jacket or otherwise)?
cheers,
joe
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The Altura Night Vision Waterproof Jacket should fit the bill - plenty of reflectives on it (what you need for dark mornings/evenings on your commute) and pretty good at shaking off the rain. Available in Black or Yellow.
The main reasons to get "cycle-specific" jackets are:
less baggy = less wind resistance
lower tail = covers your lower back while reaching forward
no hood = this would either blow-down or get in the way of your vision
Avaiable here:
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/cycle-clothing/cycling-outer-jackets/altura-night-vision-waterproof-jacket.htmlCycling weakly0 -
In my experience mate waterproof jackets aren't as good as the marketing people want you to believe. Sure they will keep you dry from the rain, but you end up getting piss wet through from sweat. If you don't sweat then your not pedaling fast enough. I just accept that either way Im going to get wet. I prefer to wear something that offers good wind protection. Just my opinion though.0
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Tonymufc wrote:In my experience mate waterproof jackets aren't as good as the marketing people want you to believe. Sure they will keep you dry from the rain, but you end up getting wee-wee wet through from sweat. If you don't sweat then your not pedaling fast enough. I just accept that either way Im going to get wet. I prefer to wear something that offers good wind protection. Just my opinion though.
Agreed to some degree. However, as the OP is wanting the jacket primarily for commuting and (presumably gentle-ish) weekend rides, building-up a sweat won't be a great issue (plus the Altura has vents). But it will keep him dry from the rain when "pootling" and waiting at lights.Cycling weakly0 -
lol i would of needed one if i stayed out any longer before on my ride! i was getting about half a mile from my house and it started pounding down heavy as hell!
how much would this be?Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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I agree with the fact that your going to get wet one way or another, from either the rain or the sweat you generate from the non-breathable fabric the waterproof jackets are made from. I opted for this which isn't the most fantastically made garment in the world but it's cheap, offers you wind resistance / slightly waterproof and is hi-vizibility:
Hi Viz Jacket1993 - Ridgeback 301 G3
1995 - Ridgeback 601 GS
1997 - Specialized Hardrock
2003 - Specialized FSR XC
2008 - Specialized Epic FSR Comp
2009 - Giant Defy 3
2010 - Voodoo Wanga
2012 - Cannondale Supersix 1050 -
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Endura windchill...I can highly recommend this. Check out the reviews.0
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thanks for the advice all. i like the look of the altura and the endura but i also saw this:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_A ... 360037015/
is dhb ok in general?0 -
Hey Joe,
I've purchased several dhb products in the past, mainly shorts and baselayers. I can honestly say they are well priced and good quality. Can't speak for the jacket but if its anything like the other gear I don't think you'll go to far wrong.0