Winter jacket

[jowwy]

right-dont go for a softshell. It will be far too hot for you. I use a fairly cheap Planet X Biemme top. Slightly fleecy but thin. Worn all last winter with either one or 2 combo of baselayers. Or an old Altura autumn jacket and, as above,with layer combos.

If I was buying something now I would go for something like a Sugoi, Castelli etc.

I was thinking gabba in yellow, long sleeve.............

 

[jowwy]

Sigma have some higher end kit reduced in their clearance

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/clearance#,p:1,c:Clothing > Jackets > Warm Jackets

Will take a look vic

 

[400bhp]

I was thinking gabba in yellow, long sleeve.............

was reading sommat a few weeks ago that was saying a particular jacket was better than the gabba, so must have been v good. Was on road cc IIRC.

Gabba is the go to jacket for sure.

 

[jowwy]

was reading sommat a few weeks ago that was saying a particular jacket was better than the gabba, so must have been v good. Was on road cc IIRC.

Gabba is the go to jacket for sure.

I have a short sleeve blue one.........which is good, so as its 35% off the yellow one at wiggle with 3% topcash back i might hit the button that

 

[fossyant]

Decathlon's winter jacket - I can't use it over freezing its that warm with one base layer.

Jowwy, you'll hate this..........., but the Aldi soft shells are good down to below freezing (my winter commute). I also have an Altura Soft Shell that's just as good, but was more expensive.

Soft shells work well as there is a membrane on the front facing surfaces, some are on the back too. I run hot !

 

[bpsmith]

I have a short sleeve blue one.........which is good, so as its 35% off the yellow one at wiggle with 3% topcash back i might hit the button that

Tempted by this at present. Either in Blue or the usual Black:

http://m.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cl...2-convertible-jacket-drive-blue/10989191.html

Or there's this:

http://m.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cl...ve-wind/rain-jersey-yellow-fluo/10989212.html

The convertible one is called a Jacket, but the normal long sleeve is called a Jersey. Wonder if there is any difference? Aside from sleeves obviously.

 

[Citius]

Jowwy, you'll hate this..........., but the Aldi soft shells are good down to below freezing (my winter commute). I also have an Altura Soft Shell that's just as good, but was more expensive.

I agree about the Aldi softshells - and I also agree that he would definitely hate them - but they are pretty much useless in anything higher than -10deg. They are just too warm for almost any type of riding.

 

[mythste]

I managed to get a vulpine softshell on sale last year for about £120, can't recommend it enough - I've gone for the grey which whilst not officially reflective, does show up well in headlights. Lots of nice reflective detailing though.

 

[roryo07]

The Gore Element SO Jacket can be picked up for around £100 - Good protection and very comfy....Would most definitely recommend it for commuting! http://www.tgstore.co.uk/element-jacket-p-6253.html

 

[vickster]

@jowwy someone just linked this, might be worth considering at half price or less, XL

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[jowwy]

@jowwy someone just linked this, might be worth considering at half price or less, XL

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Thanks vickster, but its too small

XL is only 43" chest

 

[GJT]

This could be good.....

http://road.cc/content/review/143545-stolen-goat-climb-conquer-winter-cycling-jacket

They quite often have discount offers with 10% off.