Showers Pass

pottssteve

Hi,
Does anyone have any experience of clothing made by Showers Pass? I'm thinking of the softshell trainer especially as a cheaper version of the Rapha:

http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/men/ ... ll-trainer

Any first hand advice/views appreciated.
Cheers.

doughty2002

I have the Showers Pass Softshell trainer. Its a fantastic jacket which beats the Assos 851 (which hitherto was my preferred winter jacket) as its very waterproof. Wear it with a decent baselayer and you're good to go for temperatures below zero (if you want to ride in such extremes). Its also very breathable and (lets face it- it does matter) very stylish in my opinion. I got mine from Mosquito bikes in London (no I don't work for them) but the journey might be a little uneconomic for you if you intend to try before you buy.

Thoroughly recommended.

pottssteve

Many thanks for the advice. You're right, I can't try before I buy - Would you mind telling me, is the sizing accurate? I'm guessing US sizes come up bigger than European ones.

Thanks,
Steve

doughty2002

I'm a 39" chest and the medium is a snug (its meant to be) fit.

As I said, fantastic top and well worth the money in my opinion.

pottssteve

doughty,

Thank you for your help. Sounds like I'll be a large. I'm leaning towards the showers pass so I can spend what's left on bib tights, rather than blowing it all on a Rapha softshell!

Steve

wyadvd

got mine as a direct import from bicyclinghub.com in the states. I live in mine. with the vents open its cool at 21celsius (until you stop!)

mtbhenry888

hmmm, sounds like i might have to get one of these, Better than Rapha it must be good!!