New jacket, £100 to spend

San Marzano

As the cold, wet and windy weather looms i am looking to buy a new softshell jacket.

Obviously i'd love the Rapha Softshell but need to be realistic.

Ideally should be a soft-shell type that is windproof, waterproof (within reason) and warm.

I've been looking at Endura's 'air defence' and 'windchill' jackets but am wondering if there is anything else similar. They both seem to get good reviews.

Nothing too garish - thanks.

solsurf

just bought a capagnolo one from parker international for £80 half price very nice

could be worth a look

Mad Roadie

solsurf wrote:

just bought a capagnolo one from parker international for £80 half price very nice

could be worth a look

I have a Campag jacket for Absolute Cycles - a bargain and unbelieveably light but still windproof - highly recommended

ben16v

got a 2XU sub zero cycle jacket in TKMaxx yesterday rrp140 in the sale for £40 wortha look if theres one close to you

GD73

have a look at Gore bike wear - i've got the gore phantom 2 jacket softshell

i think amazon were selling them off cheaper - £75 ish if memory serves

good jacket, well featured, water resistant good fit love it.
zip off sleeves if required.

if you google it you might be able to find stores selling last years model off
cheaper.

eyebee

I would reccomend the Endura windchill , having used it last 2 winters. The reviews on it are spot on in that it offers warnth and windproof panels allowing for excellent breathability. Water resistance keeps you dry enough abd serves me well on a 20 mile commute.

AndyF16

solsurf wrote:

just bought a capagnolo one from parker international for £80 half price very nice

could be worth a look

ta for the heads-up, got one on order as they only had my size and preferred colour left

San Marzano

Thanks for your help - just been to TK Maxx to have a look but nothing unfortunately!

MrBlond

Also using an Endura Windchill, very good bit of kit

sundog

San Marzano wrote:

Thanks for your help - just been to TK Maxx to have a look but nothing unfortunately!

Mountain Warehouse have a range of cycling specific jackets

Not the best in breathability but their cycling jacket is £24.99

tim000

altura reflex reduced to £45 . just ordered one , looks like a good deal.

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/5 ... ket_200910

macondo01

Gore Phantom - very good soft shell

ben16v

San Marzano wrote:

Thanks for your help - just been to TK Maxx to have a look but nothing unfortunately!

gutted i just cycled home from work, only 4 hilly miles witha nike pro top and a cycling jersey underneath the coat and i was far too hot 13degrees here but wet and windy, not a drop got through and didnt feel the wind
love it

macondo01

To clarify the Gore Phantom is designed to be windproof. It is not waterproof but it does a good job of keeping off the rain for a good while and it is breathable. Stick a merino on underneath for colder days.

5 star review here though the photo is of a different Gore jacket :oops:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/jackets/product/phantom-jacket-28350

If you decide to buy one try one on for size. They used to come up big in the sizing.

Baybash

+1 for the Gore Phantom II

BlueScot

Another +1 for Gore Phantom II, with a baselayer or cycling top underneath when necessary.

ScottieP

+++1 for the Gore Phantom - best piece of cycling kit I own and has been pointed out - you can get good deals on them. I think I paid about £60 for mine in a new year sale.

oldwelshman

Better still but one of my Assos airblock for £60

Pokerface

oldwelshman wrote:

Better still but one of my Assos airblock for £60

Size, color, condition? For sale...?

sundog

Pokerface wrote:

oldwelshman wrote:

Better still but one of my Assos airblock for £60

Size, color, condition? For sale...?

Pics?

oldwelshman

Well I have a blue one which I wear and a grey one I do not wear as I have other team jerseys I use so it has not been used much.
It is classed as a large but I am 5'10" and 12st 3 and it is just right for me. If anyone is over 13st I would think i may be a bit tight
If really interested I will take a pic and post it.

johnsilva

Another thumbs up for the Gore Phantom. It packs up so small it will fit into almost any jersey back pocket and is somewhat waterproof and breathable as well. Competitively priced also.