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What's good? (better than my awesome 6 year old Aldi one?)
Needs to have a zipped back pocket and zipped chest pocket would be nice
i've had a couple of Race Face ones (Hoodlum IIRC) over the years that have served me well - you can always get them discounted at CRC.
Fuzzhead Jr Sr has a Dare2B one that seems pretty good too
Decathlon/Go outdoors are probably the best place to take a look never had a problem with most of their stuff.
Just get a pertex top, far more versatile IMO, especially in purple
You can't beat the ALDI shells for value. Gore Phantoms are good, if a little heavy for this time of year. Although, you can zip of the arms & turn it into a gilet.
Currently, some good deals to be had in the Alpine Bikes sale http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/clothing/bike-clothing/. Go instore if you can, as I'm sure they're cheaper.
Otherwise, shop around online, some of the DHB stuff on Wiggle is excellent value.
Good luck
There's a 15% discount code for Singletrack forumites at [url= http://wrpclothing.co.uk/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=63&zenid=7f763b8f73fcd97ca5a16aec3a987a9f ]wrpclothing.co.uk[/url] at the moment - offer runs out on May 20th.
Just enter be3a8dc373 at the checkout.
My £10 new Aldi top provided wind and rain protection for this morning's commute. It won't give full protection for a biblical downpour, the arms are a little short and the tail rides up. But it packs down tiny, is vented, fits fine and is white so my jersey can be seen through it 8) .
EDIT: And I have Pearl Izumi Barrier convertible, but pack size doesn't even come close. It is however better in the heavy stuff.
If U do want something a bit posher than aldi my mavic one has been brilliant, road and mtb. Great cut great materials, good pockets layout well made etc
really like my dickies one and it was the princely sum of £30
No you don't.
Tried them...stick with a breathable waterproof, and a very light Gilet if it gets hotter
One thing I didn't like about my Phantom was the zips. Sugoi's take on this is to use magnets making it far more versatile http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sugoi-versa-convertible-jacket/
I have one of these. it does the job great.
http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/soft-shell-waterproofwindproof-cycle-jacket-black-sml
Price was not bad but i have just noticed that they have put all the prices to the RRP.