Is there a top that will do all this for the winter commute?

pastryboy

-plenty of reflective material at the front (not bothered about the back)
-won't get ruined by a rucksack
-warm
-not too costly
-possible to rinse it off under a tap (getting mud flicking up all over my front/sleeves currently).
-won't soak through if there's a little rain

Closest thing I've seen so far is the Gore Phantom II but it's a bit pricey and not sure about being able to rinse it off under a tap.

Any suggestions please

Slow Downcp

Altura Night Vision?

El Diego

Endura Stealth, pricey though.

BentMikey

El Diego wrote:

Endura Stealth, pricey though.

Just got one, and absolutely love it! It's super warm though, only for the colder days IMO.

To the OP, worry less about reflective bits and put your efforts into Real Lights. Much more effective.

cjcp

pastryboy wrote:

Closest thing I've seen so far is the Gore Phantom II but it's a bit pricey and not sure about being able to rinse it off under a tap.

It's awesome. I was very apprehensive about the price, but it's worth every penny. Wear a baselayer with it though.

Btw, why do you want to be able to rinse it off under a tap thought? A wet cloth might do the job of getting the mud off.

asprilla

A cheaper alternative to the Phantom is the Contest. I've just got hold of a Contest Active Shell and it's excellent. Think it cost me £63 delivered.

gert_lush

For some reason I read the title of this thread as "Is there a top HAT that will do all this for the winter commute" :?

Which made me very intruiged as I generally only wear mine on the summer rides

0scar

I have a Phantom 2, £67 posted. Although I did have to check on eBay every week for two months.

Altura do/did a soft shell version of the Night Vision jacket for £40. Evans still have it but only in a Small/Yellow.

Feltup

BentMikey wrote:

To the OP, worry less about reflective bits and put your efforts into Real Lights. Much more effective.

If I am driving in town I notice the reflective bits much more than standard lights i.e. cateyes etc

el_presidente

gert_lush wrote:

For some reason I read the title of this thread as "Is there a top HAT that will do all this for the winter commute" :?

Which made me very intruiged as I generally only wear mine on the summer rides

in these enlightened times it is considered acceptable for a gentleman to bicycle in a boater or tweed cap without causing offence to a lady. Avoid the bowler hat though sir, lest you wish to be mistaken for a valet.

asprilla

el_presidente wrote:

gert_lush wrote:

For some reason I read the title of this thread as "Is there a top HAT that will do all this for the winter commute" :?

Which made me very intruiged as I generally only wear mine on the summer rides

in these enlightened times it is considered acceptable for a gentleman to bicycle in a boater or tweed cap without causing offence to a lady. Avoid the bowler hat though sir, lest you wish to be mistaken for a valet.

I think you'll find that this is the only way for a gentleman to meet acceptable safety standards when cycling:



With a moustache.

pastryboy

gone for the altura night vision windproof - £40 seemed reasonable and it's got good reviews and plenty of reflective bits.