Forum menu
Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent cycle jacket? I have been trying out a few running jackets (see blog) but I need something for the bike now and the running jackets just don't cut it!
............
Running Blog - [url= http://www.runtheline.com/976/running-jackets ]Running Jackets[/url]
I'm not sure. I have an Aldi one but it doesnt feel like a second skin and it doest have a formal hood (which always gets a mention when I wear it to dinner parties)
Not sure whether it'll be any use to you
I also have an Aldi one. It's black. Not sure if that means anything, but thought I would mention it.
[url= http://www.royles.biz/category/3240/Mens_Jackets ]Royals[/url] have some good deals on at the moment if you want a really good one. Not cheap but well worth the extra £.
Doesn't matter what sort - other than -
Look for a big zip pull you can grab with gloves, soft collar liner, velcro wrist tabs and most important of all pit-zips. Pit-zips really reduce the boil-in-the-bag effect. A front pocket that you can use without taking your camelbak off is good (the camelbak belt strap fouls most side pockets). Oh - and check how small a space it will stuff into when not being worn.
Buy exotica-miracle-breathing material if you like - but remember it'll stop breathing when its covered with mud. Whatever it's made of - don't put it in washing machines - you'll bugger up the proofing and seam sealing.
I got one of these. Bloody great for the money. Its only £14 now.
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-cycling-jacket-mens-635041
if you are a size small (about 10/11 stone) i have something that may interest you?