Decent warm windproof jacket

nunowoolmez
nunowoolmez Posts: 867
edited January 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi all

I have been looking for a decent windproof jacket which has decent warmth providing properties & might also withstand a short spell of rain.

I looked at the Gore Xenon SO jacket & the Castelli Mortirolo. However, i went for a Mavic Propane jacket which was in the sale on Wiggle at 40% off. Looks a bargain! Not sure about sizing, went for medium as i have a Mavic gilet in medium & this fit is perfect.

Does anyone have one of these that can offer any opinions? If it doesn't fit i might just get the Mortirolo.

Cheers

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    This one ? http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... t-11-44408
  • Guglielmo
    Guglielmo Posts: 579
    Giordana FRC winter jacket is wonderful if the shape fit you, I tend to just layer up and then use a shell if needed - more versatile but takes as long as a girl to get dressed!
  • nunowoolmez
    nunowoolmez Posts: 867
    Yes that one! Did read that review which prompted me to get it. Just wondering if anyone on here has used one?
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    I run an Oxygen SO and then layer up underneath depending on conditions. One or two bases basically.

    Gore do other softshells too, which are thicker/warmer (Tool is one... there's a few).
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • springtide9
    springtide9 Posts: 1,731
    I must admit, I'm a fan of the softshells as a warm windproof.

    I have a cheap Rogelli softshell as well as a Gore Phantom II Jacket. The Gore is more breathable due to the ventilation (and has zip off sleeves), but the Rogelli is very well made and was a bargain at ?£38?

    For underneath, I pick one of my selection of Merino wool tops (of different thicknesses) which I got as a set from PX.
    Simon

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