Gore Jacket - Bargain?

TrickyGB
TrickyGB Posts: 81
edited December 2011 in Road beginners
Hello, does anyone know anything about this jacket?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... cket-aw11/

Would this be suitable for riding during the winter with a couple of base layers? Any information would be appreciated

Thanks!

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  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    I would thing so !!

    I've got the Gore Phantom II, and it's a great jacket. I've been out in it down to about 4C with just a long sleeved merino base layer under it. when the temperature really drops, a base layer LS jersey and the jacket are fine.

    You should be fine, it looks like a good price !!
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  • HasselHough
    HasselHough Posts: 83
    I've got something similar, and I've used it in sub zero temps with 2 base layers, and I've been fine, they're great jackets, and at that price I'd say a bargain! :-) (I bloody hate being cold as well!!)

    This is the one I have for comparison

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... er-jacket/
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  • HasselHough
    HasselHough Posts: 83
    http://www.tgstore.eu/contest-jacket-p-3496.html

    Have a look at the webby above, it gives gores recommended operating temps..
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  • TrickyGB
    TrickyGB Posts: 81
    Many thanks for the advice/info. I was originally looking at the Gore Phantom, however, I would never take the sleeves off to use as a jersey so I think this is a suitable option

    Very tempting indeed
  • Gary D
    Gary D Posts: 431
    TrickyGB wrote:
    Many thanks for the advice/info. I was originally looking at the Gore Phantom, however, I would never take the sleeves off to use as a jersey so I think this is a suitable option

    Very tempting indeed

    I was looking at the Phantom to start with and came to the same conclusion about the sleeves.
    In the end I went for one of these:
    http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/product/34930 ... per_Jacket

    They are a really good price if they have your size/preferred colour.
    I would thoroughly recommend it. The most I have ever worn underneath it is a Nike long sleeve base layer and an ordinary long sleeve (non-thermal/windproof) jersey. Anything more and I am too hot.
    It is worth looking a little deeper in to why there are some jackets at £90 and some at £140 that appear to be the same. From memory, some of the lower priced variants only have windstopper fabric in certain areas for example. It is worth going in to a shop that has a good range and trying some on. They all "fit" differently too.
    Hope that helps.
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  • TrickyGB
    TrickyGB Posts: 81
    I looked into the Oxygen ones but I'm a bit of the heavy side (short and heavy) and the Oxygen ones are the tightest fit according to the gore website so i don't think i'll be able to squeeze my belly into it. From what I've read the Contest SO has windstopper material both front and back, so may be a touch warmer and not as well ventilated as the others but I'll only be wearing it in the winter so should work fine
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    HasselHough wrote:
    http://www.tgstore.eu/contest-jacket-p-3496.html

    Have a look at the webby above, it gives gores recommended operating temps..

    But take the ratings with a pinch of salt, it states that the Phanton is suitable for Spring / Summer. You'd f*cking melt in the summer in that jacket, even with the sleeves off !!!
    Late Autumn / Winter / Early Spring is a better range.
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  • lochindaal
    lochindaal Posts: 475
    I got the Oxygen from here on sale http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0046S6LPA at 79.99 (xxl only) and find it a great jacket for all year round. Not sure if that helps
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  • flanners1
    flanners1 Posts: 916
    I have two of these jackets they are excellent, they are totally windproof, good at keeping a shower/rain off and keep you toastie warm. Even when wet they keep you comfortable and warm. This fit is relatively tight, I would of preferred a tighter fit personally but they IMO look good. I have black/red and white/black. Bargain.
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  • juankerr
    juankerr Posts: 1,099
    I have one. Great jacket but with one big flaw - at the rear there is a single unzipped pocket which:

    a) May not be big enough to carry all your stuff
    b) Fills up with rain and road muck off your back tyre if it starts to pour down. I wrecked a phone because of this :(

    Fit is fairly tight - very different from the Phantom which is baggy.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Phantom is anyting but baggy in my opinion. A year ago I tried the biggest size they do - XXL and couldnt zip it up plus the sleeves were too tight. I happily fitted an Altura Night Vision XXL though and load of other makers XXL. I have just lost 3 stone since mid-summer (from 17.5 stone to 14.5) and have now JUST been able to buy that Phantom XXL - which is still snug. I am now L or XL in every other manufacturers clothing...

    The Phantom is lovely though - one of many but one of the better things about the weight loss was being able to buy one...!
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    There are many bargains to be had with Gore wear at the moment, 30 or 40% is not uncommon. It pays to look around, for example:

    http://www.royles.biz/product/1934/Gore ... _GreyBlack

    I have a phantom which is very good - warm and well fitting.

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