Softshell Jackets

navrig
navrig Posts: 1,352
edited September 2013 in Road buying advice
I am looking for a softshell jacket with detachable sleeves for my wife.

I already have Gore Phanton II so want to avoid the twee look. I've found Altura do two models, one ladies specific.

Are there any other recommended makes?

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  • turnerjohn
    turnerjohn Posts: 1,069
    Navrig wrote:
    I am looking for a softshell jacket with detachable sleeves for my wife.

    I already have Gore Phanton II so want to avoid the twee look. I've found Altura do two models, one ladies specific.

    Are there any other recommended makes?

    was just going to recommend the Gore Phanton :oops: !
    the Altura one (forgotten the name) is very very good and cheaper then the Gore :D
  • LegendLust
    LegendLust Posts: 1,022
    If funds allow the Rapha Softshell is superb
    Selling my Legend frame
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  • jaxf
    jaxf Posts: 109
    The Rapha softshell is awesome - but no detachable sleeve
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  • velohutts
    velohutts Posts: 288
    Castelli do one, it's a good jacket with detachable sleeves , not sure if they do a womens specific one, think I got mine from jejames.
    It works spring / autumn for me.
    The castelli pazzo which my Google fu shows out of stock on last years reduced jacket, for the price of the 2013 I would have the rapha one with sleeves it is an amazing jacket !

    Good luck with the search !
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  • navrig
    navrig Posts: 1,352
    Detachable sleeves is a must so I guess that rules out the Rapha :?

    I showed her the Altura and they seem to fit the bill. I was warned off the pink version though!
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    turnerjohn wrote:
    Navrig wrote:
    I am looking for a softshell jacket with detachable sleeves for my wife.

    I already have Gore Phanton II so want to avoid the twee look. I've found Altura do two models, one ladies specific.

    Are there any other recommended makes?

    was just going to recommend the Gore Phanton :oops: !
    the Altura one (forgotten the name) is very very good and cheaper then the Gore :D
    Is it the Altura Transform jacket your thinking of. I'm thinking of getting one of those to replace an aging Aldi softshell and wondering whether they are any good.
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  • zardoz
    zardoz Posts: 251
    Well you already know that the Phantom II is an excellent jacket so why go for something else just because YOU think it will look twee. I bet no one else would even notice your "tweeness".
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  • navrig
    navrig Posts: 1,352
    zardoz wrote:
    Well you already know that the Phantom II is an excellent jacket so why go for something else just because YOU think it will look twee. I bet no one else would even notice your "tweeness".

    We already have matching Paramo jackets........

    The Altura jackets are a good bit cheaper than the Gore and she doesn't cycle as much as me so there is method in my madness.
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Detachable sleeves shouldn't be a must, they're just a sign the jacket doesn't breath well enough. Only reason detachable sleeves would come in handy is if there's suddenly bright sunshine mid-ride and you want to top up you tan. I have a couple of Gore Phantoms and have removed the sleeves on 3 occasions in 3 years, I've used the zips for underarm ventilation a fair bit more but that's because it's just not a very breathable jacket. Try an Assos Habu and you'll realise what you're missing.

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