Which Jacket
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I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
What are you after, something for heavy rain or just cold days and light showers?
My fave and surprisingly cheap cold weather jacket is from Decathlon. It is warm, often too warm for high tempo rides even on days close to freezing. Great in an occasional shower and even ok in the odd torrential commute, but that is only about 40 minutes so not sure it would be so good after a few hours of cycling in heavy downpours.
This is the current version, slightly changed from the one I bought 3yrs ago - RC100 Winter Softshell Cycling Jacket - Black TRIBAN - Decathlon
They also do it in hi-viz
My fave and surprisingly cheap cold weather jacket is from Decathlon. It is warm, often too warm for high tempo rides even on days close to freezing. Great in an occasional shower and even ok in the odd torrential commute, but that is only about 40 minutes so not sure it would be so good after a few hours of cycling in heavy downpours.
This is the current version, slightly changed from the one I bought 3yrs ago - RC100 Winter Softshell Cycling Jacket - Black TRIBAN - Decathlon
They also do it in hi-viz
CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
If budget isn't a problem then the best jackets (in my opinion anyway) are Showers Pass, though the best models aren't cheap - Having said that there's a sale on at the moment with some good offers.
https://showerspass.co.uk/
Altura are decent too if you need to spend less.
https://showerspass.co.uk/
Altura are decent too if you need to spend less.
in
I have both a Showers Pass Refuge for winter wear and a SP Elite 2:1 for the rest of the year. Both do a first class job for me. They are expensive, but well with the extra cost.
I have both a Showers Pass Refuge for winter wear and a SP Elite 2:1 for the rest of the year. Both do a first class job for me. They are expensive, but well with the extra cost.
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
Stolen goat.. climb and conquer jacket for when it's really cold.
Castelli gabba/perfecto for "normal" winter riding.
Castelli gabba/perfecto for "normal" winter riding.
https://www.gorewear.com/uk/en-uk/c...rance=0&start=2&cgid=gw_sport_cycling_jackets
this ones good but limited stock at present. C5 is more fitted. They do a C3 range which is looser.
15% off your first order so cheaper than wiggle etc.
this ones good but limited stock at present. C5 is more fitted. They do a C3 range which is looser.
15% off your first order so cheaper than wiggle etc.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
£169! Just sayin
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
How about?
gom
Über Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Late to the part, but I recommended
https://www.corinnedennis.co.uk/mens-extreme-jacket
A winter weight jacket that has kept me dry through a day of rain.
https://www.corinnedennis.co.uk/mens-extreme-jacket
A winter weight jacket that has kept me dry through a day of rain.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Have you got a link to this for anyone that finds this thread in future? How much did you spend?
BalkanExpress
Guru
- Location
- Brussels
A lot will depend on what you want to use it for and how much you want to spend.
If you want a day in day out jacket that will keep you dry (enough) in a shower and not boil in teh bag then a softshell is probably best
If you want something that will keep you dry when its raining cats and dogs then a "hardshell" goretex active, eVent or similar.
If you have a lot of money to spend the very top of the range soft shells and hard shells probably overlap in terms of performamce (dry and warm)
If you don't have hundreds to throw around, as @Ilikeskol said decathlon are good value for Money, as are DBH, Polaris in their sales and Aldi/Lidl if you catch a special offer
If you tend to get cold then an extra base layer is a good idea and offers flexibility.
If you tend to freeze, commute at sedate enough speeds and want to be seen at night the Altura Nevis is probably the default option.
If you want a day in day out jacket that will keep you dry (enough) in a shower and not boil in teh bag then a softshell is probably best
If you want something that will keep you dry when its raining cats and dogs then a "hardshell" goretex active, eVent or similar.
If you have a lot of money to spend the very top of the range soft shells and hard shells probably overlap in terms of performamce (dry and warm)
If you don't have hundreds to throw around, as @Ilikeskol said decathlon are good value for Money, as are DBH, Polaris in their sales and Aldi/Lidl if you catch a special offer
If you tend to get cold then an extra base layer is a good idea and offers flexibility.
If you tend to freeze, commute at sedate enough speeds and want to be seen at night the Altura Nevis is probably the default option.
