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Need something that I can use to cycle in to work but then also wear out and about to some clients that isn't day-glo yellow or obviously too cycling focussed. Also needs to be waterproof and breathable. Any ideas?
Many thanks.
Rapha soft shell if you don't mind spending a fair bit of hard earned on it.
Shutt do similar stuff to Rapha.
Solid performing jacket made of eVent (only black in stock now), I have the previous Gill labelled one and it's a great jacket, not sure how you'd interprete the 'cut' though
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Wickham_eVENT_Waterproof_Cycling_Jacket/5360037016/
Another vote for the dhb event/ wickham jacket. Waterproof, light and very breathable but doesn't cost a fortune. Lacks pockets though, if thats important to you.
I find most 'cycling' stuff to be awful aesthetically, and overpriced. Why not have a look around for something 'non-cyclig', yet suitable? Plenty more options that way.
I've got my eye on a nice little lightweight jacket in Decathlon:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/forclaz-900-67849971/
Not water[i]proof[/i], but certainly showerproof, windproof and warm for those chilly spring and summer evenings. £40. Bargain. I've got the heavier version, and it's been superb all winter. That was only £45. 'Cycling' equivalents/posh brands were double that and more, and no better.
I have one of these and its far better than any Endura/Altura kack.
surface clothing (aka charge bikes) aquaphobic jacket
surface clothing (aka charge bikes) aquaphobic jacket
Beat me to it! It's not water[i]proof[/i] but that's not necessarily really what you want anyway if you want any meaningful breathability.
it is waterproof isn't it?
saying that i haven't worn mine in a downpour but water does bead up and roll off the fabric.