Which Windproof Cycling Jacket?

[Atyl1972]

anyone have any ideas on a nice loose (ish) fit windproof jacket?

 

[vickster]

Budget? I quite like my cheapie Scirocco (Cropton for chaps) but not at all waterproof if that's a concern. Under £30, wash well, lairy colours available

Can get better I am sure for more £££ . Wiggle DHB stuff always scores well in Cycling Active tests for the dosh

The problem with loose is it adds drag, however if that's what you prefer. Italian makes and Endura buy a size up from what you would buy elsewhere it seems

 

[HLaB]

My favourite wind proof is the montane featherlite because of its size and breath-ability at a reasonable price £35 iirc. As an aside its also shower-proof. I would recommend trying it on thought to see if you like the fit :-)

 

[ACS]

I picked up a lightweight hi-viz wind top from the Mountain Warehouse for about £20.

Packs down to about the size of a clenched fist.

Stow it under saddle with ease.

Not rain or shower proof.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I have the Endura FS260 Jetstream Pro Jersey. I think it's great although not cheap, I paid around £55 for it. It is not a loose fit either, I had to go up a size from normal to get into it.

 

[vickster]

This looks a good price if available in your size - about half the cost of everywhere else. Evans very good for returns too in my experience (by mail or in store)

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/altura/summit-windproof-jacket-ec026245

 

[Atyl1972]

where'd you get this for £35?

My favourite wind proof is the montane featherlite because of its size and breath-ability at a reasonable price £35 iirc. As an aside its also shower-proof. I would recommend trying it on thought to see if you like the fit :-)

 

[Atyl1972]

thanks vick, looks real good and yes an xl is me however, i quite like this one in blue.....http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11427

This looks a good price if available in your size - about half the cost of everywhere else. Evans very good for returns too in my experience (by mail or in store)

http://www.evanscycl...jacket-ec026245

 

[vickster]

I wondered that too, and think he means the running one? Rather than the velo or certainly the H20?

 

[Cubist]

I like my Dare2B windshell..... less than 30 quid on the 'bay. Windproof, very breathable, and water repellant, packs tiny.

 

[format]

I've never understood why people need windproof stuff - surely riding keeps you warm for the most part?

 

[HLaB]

where'd you get this for £35?

I think it was CRC, I've had mine a while now, bah i've just looked and they are up to £45. From a quick google Amazon have got them at £35

 

[Atyl1972]

merlin cycles are the cheapest in the blue colour that i like, think ill go for this colour as it matches my bike thanks for the reply mate, i wouldn't have noticed this jacket to be honest..

I think it was CRC, I've had mine a while now, bah i've just looked and they are up to £45. From a quick google Amazon have got them at £35

 

[Atyl1972]

it's basically for warming up then put into the shirt pocket, and of course for the 20+ mph winds

I've never understood why people need windproof stuff - surely riding keeps you warm for the most part?