The zip on my Royal Transformer Jacket has finally given up the ghost, so I need to track down a suitable replacement (Royal don't make them any more).
Does anyone have any recommendations for convertible jackets (i.e. ones where the sleeves zip off, and you can use it as a Gilet).
Needs to go up to a decent size (I'm big boned 
) and preferably be soft shell (I carry a packable waterproof for when it's really tipping down).
Gore Bike Wear softshell. Pricey, but best top I've ridden in.
Gore Phantom might be what you're looking for.
Quite fancy a Gore but have heard they size fairly small?
Strangely enough, they cater for this by having more than one size 
Strangely enough, they cater for this by having more than one size
Which would have been hilarious had I said "they only have one size"....... but I didn't. I said they size fairly small ie for a given size, they come up small compared to other manufacturers product.
Thank for the initial advice though 
Endura Convert appears to fit the bill.
I use Paramo. Can't remember what it's called.
Like the look of that Convert - didn't realise they did a softshell version. Sizing should be OK as I've got an Endura softshell already.
Got a North Face Dirt Tracks recently, very happy with it.
Like the look of that Convert - didn't realise they did a softshell version.
I have a one year old non-softshell version & like it. Have never used it as a gilet though. Not as breathable as other more expensive jackets but it's well ventilated & I only rarely feel excessively damp in it.
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