Another winter jacket question?

Need a new winter jacket. Something that will keep me warm during damp dark winter days in Scotland down to about freezing. Have a rain cape jacket for sharp showers so a soft shell would probably be the best bet.
The Gore Phantom at £100 is the best I've seen yet. Dont want to spend much more than that. Will be used for commuting and weekend winter rides of around 3-4 hours.
Any other suggestions from those who own other jackets?
The Gore Phantom at £100 is the best I've seen yet. Dont want to spend much more than that. Will be used for commuting and weekend winter rides of around 3-4 hours.
Any other suggestions from those who own other jackets?
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cheers, with layering is it good even on the coldest of days?
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sorry, that's ridiculous - a windproof/thermal top like the Gore Phantom will only need one or maybe two baselayers underneath it at best, depending on wind or temp....
so you keep saying....
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Pearl_Izumi_Barrier_Jacket/5360026341/#more
Used one all last Winter with a polo neck base layer and a hat!
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
If its anything like the last 2 winters then he'll freeze to death.
it may have been at times, fella - but I wasn't stupid enough to ride my bike in it.......
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0574
Found it warm, highly breathable, and shower resistant. Ace kit, and only needed a helly hansen under it at the coldest times.
+ 1. Stupid idea.... That's time for the turbo trainer, riding in that weather is asking for ice, crashes and illness.
Then I should have quit work and gone on the dole? :roll: No buses and I don't have a car.
Oh and I crashed, and guess what got back up and carried on riding. Not a wuss lol
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Hahaha! Well done... Brave , but not clever! ;o)
Actually it wasn't really that bad, the worst was starting off in my street (snow, ungritted roads) 8 miles either way, for the whole winter period, 5 days a week, and only fell off once. And that was my own fault, was going to fast and getting cocky. No injury. Never had any tyres slipping, could hear in crunching. Just stayed about 10-12 mph and vertically no sideways bonking lol
Of course was freezing to the bone, multiple layers two pairs of socks, one thick wool pair, plus overshoes, long johns, tights, windproof tights. base layer top, long sleeve jersey, hoody/jumper, windproof top, scarf, two pairs of gloves, baraclava and windproof cap. As expected most effected by cold was head, hands, fingers. Got a new pair of undergarments from aldi, look warmer than my other ones, plus I have leg/arm warmers (better than the tights) new pair of Sub Zero gloves, merino mix top, probably look for windproof baraclava, and some warmer socks//overshoes, and warm cycling pants.
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
I'm about to embark on a winter of 20 miles each way.
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Cheers I am a Medium and at £55 that might be a good option.
That does seem a bit excessive as you do start heating up considerably once you get moving, especially after the first climb of the day. Hand and feet are the areas that need the extra layers in my experience.
It's not the distance, could easily do 20 miles...just getting the will and the [frozen] balls to do it. Will buy a baracala asap, probably tight fitting as mine is a bit loose, and cold air was rushing, wasn't windproof. Still was better than nothing, my forehead was freezing but another cap (windproof) made it better. Chilled cheeks I can live with.
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
No you don't. because you're going slow (because you would be stupid to go 20mph) you're not working hard. So you're cold. But not excerting yourself is probably best, you don't want blood to rush around into your cold extremities and lower your body temp. And of course you have the windchill, even with windproof clothing it still gets you.
Did you ride on Nov/Dec?
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
Did you ride on Nov/Dec?[/quote]
Yes, and Jan,Feb and March that were considerably colder here in Scotland last winter.
Still reckon it's the feet and hands that need the additional layers. I do like to ride fast and work up a sweat.
You wouldn't be saying that if I took you around the hills where I live
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
Craft Zero Extreme Cap.
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Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
Not sure I'd agree. I have a Gore Cosmo and Oxygen. They're both just as good in the cold (if not better given they have full windstopper throughtout). Plus they're water resistant if it rains.
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Cheers, looks a bit too much like a motorbike jacket for me.
Down to the Gore Phantom II and this
http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?imgID=4689