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Gore Phantom - fantastic deal at Wiggle

MattC59MattC59 Posts: 5,408
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
If anyone's looking for a great deal on a jacket for this winter, Wiggle have the Phantom available for £71 at the moment. Fantastic jacket, warm, wind proof, shower proof, hard wearing (mine's withstood a couple of crashes completely unscathed !) and that price is the best price I've seen it for a few years !

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-phantom-soft-shell-convertible-jacket-2012/

Gonna have to blame Wiggle for this one !
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  • ads2kads2k Posts: 135
    Just ordered :D , an extra 10% off as well with ' extra-10 ' so even better....

    Let hope it fits nicely, as it's the first Gore thing I've bought.
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  • shamrock134shamrock134 Posts: 714
    Thanks, I've ordered one.

    Also hoping their size chart is accurate!
  • maddog 2maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    The Oxygen SO, is very similar but more roadie cut, and no zip off arms, just in case you were wondering. I had the old Phantom (N2S version) which was ace and looked to buy the new version but found they'd changed the shape - the belly is baggier - maybe trying to mirror the current MTB scene, with well-fed forty-somethings! Anyway, the Oxygen is a better roadie cut, unless you have a beer belly.
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  • ShutUpLegsShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    maddog 2 wrote:
    The Oxygen SO, is very similar but more roadie cut, and no zip off arms, just in case you were wondering. I had the old Phantom (N2S version) which was ace and looked to buy the new version but found they'd changed the shape - the belly is baggier - maybe trying to mirror the current MTB scene, with well-fed forty-somethings! Anyway, the Oxygen is a better roadie cut, unless you have a beer belly.

    Ditto this. Very much a MTB style.
  • rolf_frolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Hmmm, I was about to order but I'm a skinny get and come up towards the larger end of size small according to the sizing table. From what folk are saying, the Phantom might be a bit bulky on me......
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  • MarksMintnessMarksMintness Posts: 484
    Cheers Matt saw this and am thinking that's gonna be my birthday pressie!
    Are all sizes and colours available though? Last I saw there were no high vis yellow ones, and not all the common sizes?
    Is it relatively waterproof/resistant?
    Cheers,
    Current bike: 2014 Kinesis Racelight T2 - built by my good self!
  • MattC59MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    Would agree, it's not a snug roadie cut, but it's a good fit never the less. I'm 6'2" and 85kg and wear a large. The body is a slim enough fit in the large, and the sleeves are plenty long enough for my gangly arms. The only concession to a MTB cut is th at the tail isn't quite as long as a dedicated roadie version, but I've never had a an issue with that. In fact, my MTB jacket is even shorter at the back.
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  • MattC59MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    MarksMintness wrote:
    Cheers Matt saw this and am thinking that's gonna be my birthday pressie!
    Are all sizes and colours available though? Last I saw there were no high vis yellow ones, and not all the common sizes?
    Is it relatively waterproof/resistant?
    Cheers,

    I've used mine in some pretty heavy rain nd it's been brilliant ! It's not a dedicated waterproof, but it's pretty damn good ! I also wash mine with some proofer, TX Direct I think it's called, and the water just beads up on the surface.
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  • gabriel959gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    Get the Gore Bike Wear Oxygen SO if you can as that is the roadie version... some cheap ones at Royles


    http://www.royles.biz/product/1536/Gore ... O_Jacket_B
    http://www.royles.biz/product/5391/Gore ... _Jacket_WB
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  • shamrock134shamrock134 Posts: 714
    Confused now, I prefer a tight really. Wonder if I can cancel and get the Oxygen instead.
  • ads2kads2k Posts: 135
    Well at least I can send it back via collect+ at no cost, so we'll just see.. :)

    And it's been dispatched already :D
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  • andrew 7andrew 7 Posts: 133
    I am 70kg , 5'10" , and wear a small Phantom Jacket , nice slim fit with just a merino base layer for winter .
  • MattC59MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    As mentioned, as long as you get the sizing right, it's a slim enough fit, but not a tight fit. I originally had an XL, which was like a sail, but the L doesn't flap about at all. It has sufficiently long arms that you can go for a body size which gives you a tighter fit.
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  • rolf_frolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Well, I went to Evans to see what they had but only medium and up :roll:

    The Phantom was clearly too large - the Oxygen was better but I think the small would probably be better. Depends then on length.

    Anyone know how much smaller a small actually is? Both in length and volume.
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  • philclubmanphilclubman Posts: 229
    edited September 2012
    Rolf F wrote:
    Well, I went to Evans to see what they had but only medium and up :roll:

    The Phantom was clearly too large - the Oxygen was better but I think the small would probably be better. Depends then on length.

    Anyone know how much smaller a small actually is? Both in length and volume.

    I'm 5'8" and 66kg, about a 36inch chest, and small is a good fit. Not tight, but not baggy.

    I will say that it is warm and I only use it in winter. I think the biggest improvement they could make is adjustable cuffs so that you can get some more ventilation. The cuffs are elasticated. Also, if you're commuting, definitely don't wear a rucksack because you cover the vents on the back and will get hot.

    Last thing, careful if you carry your bike on your shoulder. The zips for the arms can scratch your seat tube if you're not careful. Other than a few minor niggles, great jacket for winter and good price.
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  • rolf_frolf_f Posts: 16,015
    PhilClubman wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    Well, I went to Evans to see what they had but only medium and up :roll:

    The Phantom was clearly too large - the Oxygen was better but I think the small would probably be better. Depends then on length.

    Anyone know how much smaller a small actually is? Both in length and volume.

    I'm 5'8" and 66kg, about a 36inch chest, and small is a good fit. Not tight, but not baggy.

    Thanks for that. I've taken a punt on it so we'll see.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • amaferangaamaferanga Posts: 6,789
    edited September 2012
    I ordered one of these after seeing this thread. I ordered a medium since the sizing guide seemed to suggest that'd be the right size, then a few hours later changed my mind after seeing some of the posts on here, but Wiggle had already processed the order so I had to order another one in small. Both arrived today and I've just tried the small on and it's massive. I'm 5'8" and about 67kg with a 36" chest and it IS baggy. Sleeve length is good, but it's so loose around the arms (and body as well). If you're used to loose fitting clothing then it may be okay, but if you like your cycling clothes to be remotely fitted then I'd give this a miss. I'm sending them both back.
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  • apreadingapreading Posts: 4,535
    Ha ha - 18 months ago when I was just shy of 18 stone, I really wanted to buy one but even the XXL was about 3 sizes too small for me! Was a really good moment when I had shed a couple of stone and was able to fit into one, so I bought one to celebrate, but now at 14 stone thats too big really, although wearable!

    Thing is, I find it too hot to wear much - otherwise I would jump at the chance to buy a smaller size from Wiggle now.
  • verminvermin Posts: 1,739
    Tried the Oxygen in in a Medium in Evans at the weekend. Found that it wouldn't zip up around my shoulders but was baggy around the middle.

    Does anyone make anything even more fitted?
  • inkzinkz Posts: 123
    Thanks Op,

    I got the pool blue in large at the end of last week and used the voucher in this thread, really chuffed.

    I'm 14.5 stone and 6' 1. It's a great fit. It's probably on the limit and if I was any heavier I'd probably go up a size, but still losing weight so my roadie cut will probably relax after a few weeks. :)
  • deswahriffdeswahriff Posts: 310
    ..got one a few weeks back when they were first discounted (Evans price match)...I'm about 5ft 8 and 67k and small is fine for me, though certainly not "tight".
    Got caught in a heavy shower last week and was impressed with the water resisitance- my torso was dry, though the arms got wet inside, probably due to seepage through the zips.
    I particularly wanted zip off arms, and have found it a bonus on those early morning rides that get warmer as the sun comes up above the trees..
    ...at the moment its my favourite piece of kit and looks darn smart when I have my recovery drink in the pub...!
  • iPeteiPete Posts: 6,076
    on the topic of bargains, montane featherlits are £35 on CRC at the mo. Should be perfect for the back pocket.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11427
  • keef66keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Just got mine :D

    5'6" and 38" chest, ordered a medium and it's a perfect fit. I'm so excited!

    Looks to be a very well thought out bit of kit; love the fact that the zip-off sleeves use two zips so you can partially unzip them to give some pit ventilation.

    Think I'll be going out in it on Sunday to see just how wet I get :D
  • CycloslalomeurCycloslalomeur Posts: 349
    gabriel959 wrote:
    Get the Gore Bike Wear Oxygen SO if you can as that is the roadie version... some cheap ones at Royles


    http://www.royles.biz/product/1536/Gore ... O_Jacket_B
    http://www.royles.biz/product/5391/Gore ... _Jacket_WB

    Cheers, just ordered the last small one.I had decided on an Airjack 851 but this one is too good a deal to miss.
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