rain jacket
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Andy in Sig
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Take a look at the Men's Cloudbase jacket from Rohan www.Rohan.co.uk It costs around 112 quid. The best thing is that like all Rohan gear it's wearable in non-sporty contexts and lasts donkey's years. Dunno what their replacement policy is but I do know that as a 6 ft, normally built bloke, size L is always a perfect fit for me.
They also do matching overtrousers to go with it.
They also do matching overtrousers to go with it.
I have two - a relatively cheap Gill (£75) and an expensive gore bike (£200) the cheaper one has done the job well, the expensive one is marginally better -the Gill tends to retain a little moisture in the fabric and dry slower - both jackets have worn well and will last for years to come - I can recommend both brands
For cycling a few cycling specific features like drop tails and pit zips can make life more pleasant in heavy persistant rain - My defunct Gore had poppers so that I could wear iot like a cape - useful in very warm conditions with torrential rain - I dislike cycling in a hood but the one on the Gore jacket was invaluable last year in scandinavia
For cycling a few cycling specific features like drop tails and pit zips can make life more pleasant in heavy persistant rain - My defunct Gore had poppers so that I could wear iot like a cape - useful in very warm conditions with torrential rain - I dislike cycling in a hood but the one on the Gore jacket was invaluable last year in scandinavia
piedwagtail91
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i've always found rainproofs too warm until i came across this montane http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34916
it kept me dry for over four hours on a recent wet ride, and packs away to the size of an orange,it's the only waterproof that i've never been too hot in.
it's not much to look at and i thought it was wasted money until i wore it.very very little condensation down the inside of the arms as well.
quite a bit under your price though
it kept me dry for over four hours on a recent wet ride, and packs away to the size of an orange,it's the only waterproof that i've never been too hot in.
it's not much to look at and i thought it was wasted money until i wore it.very very little condensation down the inside of the arms as well.
quite a bit under your price though
Riverman
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Take a look at the cheapo stuff sack rain jacket in Aldi at the moment.
psmiffy's post made me think it might be worth posting a link about Vaude's cycling cape/poncho:
http://www.ubergear.co.uk/Vaude-Covero-Poncho-II.html
Not necessarily what you'd want if it's just windy and damp, but definitely worth considering for chuck-it-down rain and times when the rain just keeps on. Obviously a lot more breathable than a jacket.
http://www.ubergear.co.uk/Vaude-Covero-Poncho-II.html
Not necessarily what you'd want if it's just windy and damp, but definitely worth considering for chuck-it-down rain and times when the rain just keeps on. Obviously a lot more breathable than a jacket.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
The feather lite is not all that great for waterproofness but for size and breatheability they're great; if I was after a totally Waterproof jacket I'd get one of their H2O's.jags said:
I had a cape when I was a kid - it was like riding in a combination of a out of control kite and and small greenhouse - stationary it was great but moving Iwas never sure what it was going to do next - Nonetheless, I understand that Josie Dew recommmends them for the lady cyclist
mickle
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jags said:
I haven't worn that one. I have a hikers' poncho (which has the disadvantage or no thumb loops). The major disadvantage I've found with it is that in heavy rain the water collects in the triangle between the arms and the handlebar so you have to stop every so often and empty is out. Lots of flapping behind me but I ignored that. I think it is worth considering as an extra layer of protection for heavy rain.
pmiffy - yes I remember the old capes as well.
