Jacket on the cheap. Is this a good option?

[LDawes]

Hi all,

I am looking to get a very cheap cycling jacket that is relatively bright. Although the ability to fold it away is not a deal breaker, it would be nice to have the option. I have found one on eBay which is cheap and looks like it will do what I need it to (dealing with the wind/light drizzle). Has anybody on here tried this one before and if so, is it any good/ what size would be best for a somebody who is 6'4" and 90kg? The link is below:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tour-de-F...=AU_Cycling_Clothing&var=&hash=item58ac37e094

Also, there are loads of different sellers offering these, I doubt its a genuine thing as I can't find any info on them outside eBay.

Any help would be great, thanks!

 

[vickster]

This is £25, turns into a gilet too so two in one

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/pro...et--gilet--removable-zipped-sleeves--red.aspx

 

[midliferider]

Halford has sale, end of line items for £20.

 

[lip03]

Its from china and its a tenner get yourself to decathlon you'll get the same thing for 9.99 and you can take it back when the zip breaks after a week...

 

[LDawes]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

vickster - I have had a look at the link, seems pretty promising, I like the way it can fold into a bag as well.

lip03 - When you say "get yourself to decathlon" do you mean to an event where there are stalls or is it a permanent place you have in mind? (Sorry if it seems like a stupid question, but when you mentioned about being able to take it back it sounds like a 'normal' shop)

 

[vickster]

Decathlon is a chain of French sports shops, also in the uk, although none near Bristol

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-781259-cycling-clothing

 

[lip03]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

vickster - I have had a look at the link, seems pretty promising, I like the way it can fold into a bag as well.

lip03 - When you say "get yourself to decathlon" do you mean to an event where there are stalls or is it a permanent place you have in mind? (Sorry if it seems like a stupid question, but when you mentioned about being able to take it back it sounds like a 'normal' shop)

sorry luke yeah its a shop they do have good postage rates it might be worth while if you need any other bits to order online there stuff is priced well and the majority of it is pretty decent

 

[Stephen Piper]

Sports Direct ( high street sports retailer) sell inexpensive 'Muddy Fox' cycling gear.

 

[Fab Foodie]

This is £25, turns into a gilet too so two in one

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/pro...et--gilet--removable-zipped-sleeves--red.aspx

Bargain!

 

[albion]

Its worth noting that ones with removable arms are too much a faff to use..

You are really better off with arm warmers unless you wanting a more rain proof day out.

 

[stu9000]

This is £25, turns into a gilet too so two in one

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/pro...et--gilet--removable-zipped-sleeves--red.aspx

...and I do like a fleecy collar! Cozy.

 

[LDawes]

Basically the jacket is going to be used during June for a trip through Europe (mostly France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany). I am hoping for mostly dry weather but expecting the odd shower/day of rain. So the key things are that it is comfortable to wear for long periods, light enough to wear when it is not winter weather and the possibility of being able to pack up into a pannier without taking up too much room is a plus.

Thanks guys,

Luke