Gore Bike Wear Phantom 2.0 Windstopper Softshell jacket.
Possibly the quintessential zip-off softshell, from masters of Windstopper, Gore Bike Wear.
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Posted on: December 4, 2012
I found I was always cold in my one so I sold it. The friend who bought it likes it though.
I got one – the main (centre) rear pocket is made of mesh and not capable of taking any weight. Also don’t get the zip off to short sleeves – Into a Gilet is much better. Much prefer the Endura Convert Softshell which gets better back pockets and a napolean pocket for the iPhone too.
What ‘heavier’ softshells would you recommend? I already have a Phantom & want something thicker for deep winter!
Any recommendations Billyboy?
The Pearl Izumi PRO softshell which is in issue 78′s magazine grouptest is extremely cosy and warm. It’s almost as weatherproof as the Phantom but has a brushed back face to the fabric which I reckon is the equivalent of an extra base layer. You’d probably want a waterproof shell over the top for really bad weather though.
Thanks Jenn, appreciated
[quote]timc said: On December 5, 2012
What ‘heavier’ softshells would you recommend? I already have a Phantom & want something thicker for deep winter![/quote]
The Gore Cosmo is fleecy lined and thicker
Drives me mad that Gore insist on using such tiny little zips to attach the sleeves. I guess it makes the jacket look better, but makes it so more difficult than it needs to be to reattach them. Form over function I guess? Other than that I love it!
thicker zips wouldn’t bend so easily with the surrounding fabric when the arms are on.
i don’t think it would hurt gore to print an ‘r’ and an ‘l’ inside the sleeves. that would speed things up a bit!
good jacket though. oddly good at regulating temperature.