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I'm after a new waterproof jacket and like the look of the Madisons but I can't decide between the Zenith and the Roam. Experiences of either would be great, as would suggestions for alternatives. Budget is £60ish.
I had a roam,quite a boxy fit tbh
I tried a M Roam on today and it was a little snug under my arms, but OK apart from that, I'm actually pleased it didn't fit as a bit of googling has found it for nearly half price!
How did it perform as a waterproof?
It wasn't bad, not great, no major criticisms. There's a quechua waterproof in decathlon for 60 quid that's far better.
The Roam's designed as a 'wouldn't look silly down the pub' riding/commuting jacket, the Zenith is a much more technical beast designed for proper riding in proper crappy weather.
Like you, the Roam gave me armpit wedgies so I got the Zenith, Its fine for wearing in a public place but no hand pockets (has chest pockets). The underarm zip is useful too. It works well as a waterproof on the bike - no leakage through the fabric or neck/ cuffs.
I have the Roam. It is waterproof but could really do with pit vents. I overheat really quickly when wearing it so don’t really use it for cycling anymore, unless it is freezing.
There’s a quechua waterproof in decathlon for 60 quid that’s far better.
This one?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-mens-waterproof-jacket-blue-id_8492419.html
Or this one?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jacket-mh500-grey-id_8502098.html
The second one you link to is the newer version, bloody good jackets.
My worry about that Quechua is that it doesn't have a dropped back, is it long enough that you don't end up funnelling water down your crack when riding leaning forward?
That said, proper waterproof *and* stretch fabric, I might just get one as a casual waterproof!
The second one does.
I have the old version, it's long enough that I've never noticed it not having a drop.
As nobeer has said
The Decathlon one is a belter of a jacket
In my view it’s way better than the Zenith
I own both and I think the Zenith is more a summer kinda waterproof jacket
Sizing is small Im M in most stuff but L is neat on me in Madison
The decathlon is heavier but more robust and waterproof and I have the older version
The newer one is 15,000 instead of the 10,000 the old one is
But for £60 it’s a bargain
It’s as good as jackets double or triple the price