Too cheap to be any good?

Keith1983
Keith1983 Posts: 575
edited September 2011 in Commuting general
I appreciate it isn't going to be a breathable, non sweaty option but this looks good for the money as an emergency measure. Does anybody have one?

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cape-3-red-id_8182034.html

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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    I can have a shower at either end of my ride, so I think I'd rather get wet, but get there quickly than get there slowly and sweaty, but for a more leisurely cyclist it might be ok.
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  • ndru
    ndru Posts: 382
    I prefer a non=sleeved version - gives you more ventilation, it's easier to put on. I found one on ebay that has transparent sides of the hood which makes it much easier to look around and doesn't block your periferial vision.
    http://iamnotacyclist.blogspot.com/
  • Moodyman
    Moodyman Posts: 158
    Not going to be easy to pedal with it's knee length.

    Why not have a change of clothing at your destination for those (few) days that it rains?
  • whitestar1
    whitestar1 Posts: 530
    Actally I have the Rain Jacket 3 - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rain-jacket-3-blue-id_8154026.html
    It folds away neatly and tiny in my backpack, it gives good enough protection in the heavy downpours I have been. Doesnt obstruck my knees. Face it, when caught in rain, heavy rain at that you are not going to be going very fast are you?
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  • Keith1983
    Keith1983 Posts: 575
    That Rain Jacket 3 looks like a bargain, I might have to go for one of those then!
  • Keith1983
    Keith1983 Posts: 575
    That Rain Jacket 3 looks like a bargain, I might have to go for one of those then!
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,439
    I've bought one, not used it in anger yet, but for the price it looks great, fit is on the generous side, I managed to get into and XS :shock:
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