new windstopper jacket - ideas?

maddog 2
maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
I have a few already but fancy treating myself.

I currently have:

Gore Oxygen SO - very good, nice and warm, not mega breathable though so needs to be cold enough to work properly
Endura FS260 Jetstream - thinner than the Gore so better for warmer days

The latest Castellis look lovely - anyone got one?

Others to look at/try on?

Doesn't need to be waterproof or anything, just well made, well cut and ideally stretchy and windproof.
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  • s@intsteve
    s@intsteve Posts: 90
    Hi

    Just bought a Santini Touch jacket from Prendas:

    http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=3219

    Really good fit, looks good and is on offer for a good price. Worth a look...
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Castelli jackets are great and they use Gore fabrics which wash really well - I have a 4 year-old Espresso with white panels which still washes-up gleaming - Assos white kit of that vintage is a lovely, grimey grey!
    I've got the new Castelli Gabba convertible jacket on its way from Italy - stretchy fabric which fits really neatly if you like a racier cut - pretty waterproof too by all accounts.
    For decent prices on Castelli buy from Italy or Germany - 25% less than UK prices and often a bigger range of colours too. Try all1sport.com - bought a few things from them with no worries.
    Also look at Sportful - they own Castelli so similar quality but often cheaper.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    ta.

    Maybe eyeing up the Endura Equipe too... anyone have one of those?

    http://www.enduraequipe.com/products/ja ... acket.aspx

    [is that Rob Hayles...? make him do a 360 spin, very silly]

    Is there a good Castelli stockist in London? I'm going down to the city in a few weeks..
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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    is the Gabba more of a 'jersey' though?

    I must admit, the Velocissimo Equipe jacket looks nice

    castelli-veloc-eqpjkt-12-green.jpg?w=350&h=350&a=7
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  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    maddog 2 wrote:
    is the Gabba more of a 'jersey' though?

    I must admit, the Velocissimo Equipe jacket looks nice

    castelli-veloc-eqpjkt-12-green.jpg?w=350&h=350&a=7

    I have a Gabba jersey (short sleeve) and a Fawsome vest, made of the same material. I cannot rate them high enough. They are very effective windstoppers - pop the zip up and not a breath of cool breeze will get through. Surprisingly breathable too, I've worn the jersey up to 15 degrees and not boiled. I like the fact it wears more like a jersey than a jacket, paired with decent arm warmers it's quite versatile for British weather.
  • adm1
    adm1 Posts: 180
    I recently bought a Gore Xenon AS 2.0 windstopper. It's great. Very well made and a good close fit.
  • Eyorerox
    Eyorerox Posts: 43
    Rapha winter jersey, very breathable and not as warm as your Gore, my Gore Phantom is warmer.
    http://www.rapha.cc/winter-jersey
    I know it says cold to freezing conditions I would say 2-10 degrees (depending on base layer)
    windproof chest but not arms.
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    I have one of these. I think it's the 2010 version, doesn't seem anything has changed though, just the colours:

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/mavic-eq ... 71833.html

    Excellent at keeping the elements at bay, will even withstand a shower. Very effective as a windstopper. Has some nice little features too, ones that actually work and aren't just marketing bollocks. (Ergo cuff and zip and the vents).

    It's made from a nice stretcy material that feels substantial but not bulky or restrictive when you're on the bike. If I needed to, I wouldn't think twice about buying another one. Really impressed with it.
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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    cheers all

    The Rapha looks interesting.
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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    The Santini Touch from Prendas is a great jersey/jacket and at £70 is an absolute bargain. It's good for up to about 12 degrees with a lightweight l/s baselayer and should be ok down to about 0 degrees with a nice winter weight merino baselayer (I've not had it long so not had a chance to try it when it's really cold). I'd say it's ideal for fast road riding on normal winter days unlike many of the windproof jackets which are just too warm for all but the coldest of winter days.
    More problems but still living....
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The Gabba does appear to be classed more as a jersey than a jacket - probably because of the very close fit. I''ve got mine for CX racing. For some reason, most UK dealers aren't doing the convertible version with the removable sleeves. I also have a Radiation jacket which is incredibly versatile - I did a 5 hour ride in the snow last winter wearing only this with the reflective inserts and a long sleeve merino top.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Slack
    Slack Posts: 326
    I'm doing similar research at the moment. Call me what you want, but I seem to be shopping on colour at the moment, as I want to avoid black, which for me rules out the Santini top. Have you looked at the Castelli Transparente jersey; and as an alternative what about the DHB Winslam......I reckon with a decent base layer, these would be good to bridge the temparature gap between 5-15c.
    Plymouthsteve for councillor!!
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Slack wrote:
    I'm doing similar research at the moment. Call me what you want, but I seem to be shopping on colour at the moment, as I want to avoid black, which for me rules out the Santini top. Have you looked at the Castelli Transparente jersey; and as an alternative what about the DHB Winslam......I reckon with a decent base layer, these would be good to bridge the temparature gap between 5-15c.

    It's not black. There is more black on the back of it, but there's also a 10cm wide stripe down the middle that's silver (as well as reflective piping).
    More problems but still living....
  • velohutts
    velohutts Posts: 288
    I have the castelli pazzo jacket from jejamescycles for 95 of your finest pounds, has zip off sleeves so doubles as a thicker gilet, good pocket space, comfy round the neck, noticeable windproof on the relevant areas as people describe the higher quality fits allowing better venting when cracking on.
    I think castelli gives you great value on the jacket front, washes well, good fit being i would say between club and race fit so for those of us that may have the odd choccy bar best of both worlds.
    good luck with the jacket hunt i seriously considered the rapha softshell but couldn't quite bring myself to pull the trigger but if the future wife is ever struggling for a gift idea I will point her at it and see if she laughs or takes serious note !!!
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  • Eyorerox
    Eyorerox Posts: 43
    The new Gore Tex 2013 line looks promising
    It is important to try these jackets on first, no point in having one if it dont fit. Interestingly I do not fit the Rapha
    softshell But I do fit the winter jersey.
  • Kiwi_rich
    Kiwi_rich Posts: 68
    The Assos jackets are very wind proof, I have an ijhabu5 and highly recommend it. It is not as thick/heavy as the winter jersey but as effective if you layer up.
  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    I've just taken delivery of this discounted beauty!
    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/etxeondo- ... -1088.html
    It was a gamble paying sooo much money for something that i haven't' tried on but..........what a very pleasant surprise!!! Fantastic quality that is up there with the VERY BEST. It looks real smart and worth every penny. I rode to work in it thinking i was that geezer modelling it! (in my dreams). Felt very comfortable and light. Nice and warm and cozy. Best thing i've bought for the coming winter.
    Wilier cento uno.
  • gaddster
    gaddster Posts: 401
    Bluedoggy wrote:
    I've just taken delivery of this discounted beauty!
    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/etxeondo- ... -1088.html
    It was a gamble paying sooo much money for something that i haven't' tried on but..........what a very pleasant surprise!!! Fantastic quality that is up there with the VERY BEST. It looks real smart and worth every penny. I rode to work in it thinking i was that geezer modelling it! (in my dreams). Felt very comfortable and light. Nice and warm and cozy. Best thing i've bought for the coming winter.


    looks like a beauty does that, is the sizing chart on always riding accurate for this and is it a slim castelli type fit?

    cheers
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  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    gaddster wrote:
    Bluedoggy wrote:
    I've just taken delivery of this discounted beauty!
    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/etxeondo- ... -1088.html
    It was a gamble paying sooo much money for something that i haven't' tried on but..........what a very pleasant surprise!!! Fantastic quality that is up there with the VERY BEST. It looks real smart and worth every penny. I rode to work in it thinking i was that geezer modelling it! (in my dreams). Felt very comfortable and light. Nice and warm and cozy. Best thing i've bought for the coming winter.


    looks like a beauty does that, is the sizing chart on always riding accurate for this and is it a slim castelli type fit?

    cheers


    The sizing was spot on. I measured my chest which is 42 and went for the large. Perfect fit. Not too tight. More forgiving than castelli!
    Wilier cento uno.
  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    I was actually gonna go for the Black one because i thought it looked a little 'Batman-ish' which i thought was brilliant! But i wanted to be seen more so went for red. All it needed was one of those capes and i would of been the 'Riding Caped Crusader' Nuff said.....
    Wilier cento uno.
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    A bit more pauperish than most of the suggestions on here but I really like my altura cropton windprood shell. It's really light and packs well not too warm fit is good. I need to get a new one because I've lost a load of weight but I'll replace it with another the same and use the baggy one for MTBing
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  • Eyorerox
    Eyorerox Posts: 43
    Bluedoggy I think more like Captain Scarlet
  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    Eyorerox wrote:
    Bluedoggy I think more like Captain Scarlet

    Captain Scarlet.......your right! Even cooler!
    Wilier cento uno.
  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    On a more serious note... I came home in very wet conditions and it was dry on the inside, apart from sweat that is.
    Wilier cento uno.

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