Cheapest Assos 851 Jacket

fleshtuxedo
fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,858
edited December 2010 in Road buying advice
They were going for £130 a few weeks ago, but can't find anything near that any more - looking for a medium in blue, red, piton (fluo green) or fidji (fluo blue).

Any leads?

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  • Not Another Hill
    Not Another Hill Posts: 382
    Ebay. £150 new.

    http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Assos+851&_sacat=See-All-Categories
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I just bought one a few weeks ago. £129


    http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/clothi ... cket-p1140




    Oops. Just saw you are looking for a medium. Only Yellow ones left in that size. :oops:
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    That's a great looking jacket. Does it offer any waterproofing / showerproofing, or is it for dry days only?
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Not waterproof.

    Hence why it is so good. Water resistant where it needs to be, and warm. It breathes, and is superbly cut.

    It is a benchmark winter jacket for a reason.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    I probably shouldn't have asked, now I want one!

    The only thing perhaps putting me off is the description of 'Pro Fit' for the cut. i'm working on it, but I'm no racing snake just yet. Would you current owners suggest it is strictly for the slim hip'd only?!
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    you'll look like a lizard in a wetsuit, but you'll love it.

    I wouldn't trade mine for any other winter jacket.

    Mind you, any well fitting Gore windstopper softshell is a damn fine alternative. Loads of choice, and loads of makes.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Scrumple wrote:
    you'll look like a lizard in a wetsuit, but you'll love it..

    Can't decide if that is a good or bad thing, but I reckon you've talked me in to it!
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    I'm a snake hips slim jim.

    Trust me, they are fantastic. Quality, and like all Assos gear they are meant to be a close fit. Not stupidly so, but they are cut to work on the bike - not stood up.

    Second skin, and cosy.

    I'd keep an eye out for a used one, as many people buy them and realise they will never slim into it. And sell reluctantly when the truth dawns....
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I'm a bigger guy and while tight - they fit me OK. Just go for a bigger size if you are worried as they tend to be quite snug.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    I find they fit exactly as the size guide says on the website. Snug, but right.

    Shorts are more a mystery, but you will be ok relying on chest size for tops. Go one up if you are ok to have it roomy and prefer it to be a little big.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    I find they fit exactly as the size guide says on the website. Snug, but right.

    Shorts are more a mystery, but you will be ok relying on chest size for tops. Go one up if you are ok to have it roomy and prefer it to be a little big.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Job done - XL in black. Can't wait to give it a go, thanks for the advice.
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    I'm a 42" Chest and 34" Waist and the XL is perfect for me, my mate is a skinny runt and he tried it on and as it is race fit it fitted him as well.

    Be warned though if it is warm out you will overheat, last weekend was 14 degrees on Sunday and I was dripping
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Not worn any of my winter jackets yet.

    Been too mild.

    Autumn gear with windproofing is fine at the moment.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    That sounds spot on for me too, I am a similar build.

    I have this in mind for 10 degrees and below I suppose, so again it sounds just the job, with maybe a stowaway jacket for showery days.

    Can't wait to give it a go, I hope it arrives before Sunday's ride.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Velonutter wrote:
    I'm a 42" Chest and 34" Waist and the XL is perfect for me, my mate is a skinny runt and he tried it on and as it is race fit it fitted him as well.

    Be warned though if it is warm out you will overheat, last weekend was 14 degrees on Sunday and I was dripping

    Same sizes all around for me.

    I don't wear mine if it's over 10° - they are WARM! I wear my Intermediate one for warmer days.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    FleshTuxedo wrote:
    They were going for £130 a few weeks ago, but can't find anything near that any more - looking for a medium in blue, red, piton (fluo green) or fidji (fluo blue).

    Any leads?

    Orange and black medium. New on eBay:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ASSOS-AIRJACK-851 ... 500wt_1095

    £149 or best offer.
  • JD_76
    JD_76 Posts: 236
    Just bought a black 851 (XL) from my LBS (Bike Factory).

    They said I could buy for £195 or they will price match, so a quick google on my phone and they matched to £149.99 - well pleased.

    Tried the Large on and the XL, the Large was too tight - im 5'10" with a 38-39" chest so the sizes do come up small.

    One thing to note the XLG is XXL (XL Grande) I picked one up thinking it was the XL, it was a tad large :-)

    Quality is superb.
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,858
    Thanks for the answers on this, but I gave up and got a Mavic Inferno instead which I'm very pleased with. Just waiting for a gap in the ice before seeing how it handles -5 deg.
  • SunWuKong
    SunWuKong Posts: 364
    Pokerface wrote:
    Velonutter wrote:
    I'm a 42" Chest and 34" Waist and the XL is perfect for me, my mate is a skinny runt and he tried it on and as it is race fit it fitted him as well.

    Be warned though if it is warm out you will overheat, last weekend was 14 degrees on Sunday and I was dripping

    Same sizes all around for me.

    I don't wear mine if it's over 10° - they are WARM! I wear my Intermediate one for warmer days.
    Me too, even in the coldest weather I just wear a merino base layer t-shirt and I am fine in it.

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