I need a new waterproof cycling jacket.
just sold a xxl altura nightvision which was to big and now not sure what to replace it with ?
got a budget of £50 - £60 ?
cheers
Steve
Anyone?
Depends what it's for?
Is it for commuting ( hence the night vision)
If so why not another in XL?
If its not then there are better options available. I have the endura convert which is nice as the sleeves are removable so I can use it as a gilet. There's a few sombrio jackets on CRC at the minute at a good price too. All sombrio stuff I've had has been superb.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=62624
Thanks for that.
Its actually going to be a general riding jacket for all conditions really, not just commuting.
I quite like the sombrio stuff but can never find it in any of the bike shops ive been in to see what the quality is like !
Or this one..........
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32194
Any other recommendations to look at please?
Its actually going to be a general riding jacket for all conditions really, not just commuting.
A waterproof is the last thing I would want as a general riding jacket unless I lived somewhere like manchester where it evidently rains every day.
Couple of mates have the Endura Gridlock. It's water proof and is a lot of jacket for the money. RRP IS £55 but with vouchers can be had for a lot less. Worth a look.
Mrsmith -What would you recommend then?
I am out of touch with riding gear, my last lot of shorts etc came from decathlon around 2008 !!
Either a thin softshell of some kind of wind proof that was breathable. Waterproofs are boil in the bag unless you bimble along.
TBH I have loads of cycling gear and just check the forcast and dress accordingly, I'll only ever wear my waterproof when it's tipping down which is only a few times a year.
As said above it really depends on what type of riding you will be using it for. But just to counter what Mr Smith said. I and almost everyone I Ride with wears a hardshell waterproof on all winter rides, I just have a base layer underneath, this is not so much due to the water coming down as rain but being constantly being sprayed up from the ground.
Thanks for the replies.
I will be using it for everything so commuting, off roading etc etc !!
I presume you're after XL size, otherwise I could offer you a [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150976904609?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 ]bargain presently on ebay[/url]
yep after an xl mate !!
how does endura stuff size up then ?
I am looking as well, my budget is a little more flexible but these look good for offroad. No good for commuting ?
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-DPM-Goretex-Jacket-Super-Grade-/150969854310?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item2326812966 ]Army Gortex[/url]
I've got the Endura Stealth, above your current budget, but by God is it a good jacket. I've had a fair bit of Endura stuff, might not be the cheapest, but you get your monies worth that's for sure.
Regarding size, hmm, if you are boarderline L or XL, go XL...it can be a little snug!
Credit where credit's due...it's good kit!