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Thanks just ordered a large
I know it's not waterproof.
I was just making sure some others knew.
I'm fine with it - fully meets expectations.
I live in the Lakes where it never rains anyway.
(p.s. I know it's the wettest place in England).
Bargain! Chars
I have an XL and it's fantastic. Bought S/H one here (£20 I think).
Comfortable yes, windproof yes, waterproof - no of course not, but it does dry out in about 10 minutes. Can't knock it.
ta OP!
yay, blue one just arrived, to compliment my existing orange one 🙂 very versatile piece of kit I reckon, and well suited to mtb riding in variable Scottish conditions.
I reckon my Gore Countdown Gilet will either be hitting the classifieds or relegated to road only duties shortly 🙂
Cheers for the heads up. Just received a blue size M and it fits great (5'8" with a 38" chest).
XXL Black arrived, pefect fit, usually go for 42/44 stuff. Ideal for commuting - walking from and to station!
Mine came the other day. Didn't realise it had the more breathable panels on it, so pleasant surprise there. Only thing that could maybe be a bit better is a few more reflective bits. On the whole though pretty happy with it (without having actually worn it yet!) especially for £23.
Just received mine. Seems great for the price; very pleased!
Pleased with mine. They do size up snug though. Yet to test whether it has any shower repelling abilities, but quick drying and windproof will do for me.
Dam you, mine's on it's way now, not fussed about waterproof, just wanted a winter top to wear when the grounds muddy to avoid getting soaked through from behind.
Saw the price at Wiggle independently of STW and bought one a little while ago. Bought a large orange one, normally a medium but bought a size up.
Fit is quite good, relatively slim cut but not massively so. Arms are long enough for me at 6’2 if I’m not too leant over, but a full arms out stretch will have the arms riding up.
Doesn’t pack up as small as a montane featherlite shirt and would also like more reflective stuff on it. Has some softer more stretch fabric which will probably help breathability but not so good for water resistance. Not used it in anger yet
Mine came the other day. Didn't realise it had the more breathable panels on it, so pleasant surprise there. Only thing that could maybe be a bit better is a few more reflective bits. On the whole though pretty happy with it (without having actually worn it yet!) especially for £23
I ordered another one in orange, and it seems they have reduced the reflective bits by about 60% on the new versions. Other than that, they've added a double sided zip on the stash pocket and a little pocket insert in there to hold your generic phone/mp3 player in place.
Looks like a pretty good jacket for running and as an emergency stash and forget jacket in the MTB pack for autumn/spring rides.
I'll stick to my softshell for winter riding.
Tempted to buy a second one at this price so I can have one for running and one for cycling though!
"Tempted to buy a second one at this price so I can have one for running and one for cycling though! "
Good to see someone fighting the good fight against mindless consumerism.
This or an Endura Laser 2?
i got mine, fit seems quite big for a medium! maybe i'm a rake....great for milder winter xc rides. not many sizes left now
"Tempted to buy a second one at this price so I can have one for running and one for cycling though! "Good to see someone fighting the good fight against mindless consumerism.
That's a bit harsh. I've got a few duplicates of things I could share across stuff, but I reckon it's sharing the load, and as an added bonus you get to avoid stuff like putting wet minging stuff on sometimes.
c_klein87 - Member
i got mine, fit seems quite big for a medium! maybe i'm a rake....great for milder winter xc rides. not many sizes left now
I was gonna get one, but wasn't sure whether a medium would be too small.
I'm about a 39" chest with fairly broad shoulders, which is where i normally struggle with cycling stuff.
Wondering whether to give it a go and just send back if not the right size.
birney29 - Member
Selling a Planet X XLS cyclocross frame, fork and headset.
Full carbon. All black. Size 54cmFrame is currently built up but I have ridden it less than 100 miles. Not a mark on it. Great bike, I just have a hankering for another steel frame.
People in glass houses 😉
Just checked and they had more stock earlier so ordered myself one, was looking at one anyway so gotta be worth a go at pretty much half price
May not be properly waterproof but definitely shower and drizzle proof. And not too "boil in the bag" either. One of my better £23 cycling purchases
Love mine, bought on the back of this psa. Kept it for going out in, sod wearing on the bike!
Anyone had the cinch cord snap on these? Contacted Howies to see if they could sort it out for me but they've passed the buck to Wiggle.
As they should and will.
Contact Wiggle, you might get your £23 back.
Anyone had the cinch cord snap on these? Contacted Howies to see if they could sort it out for me but they've passed the buck to Wiggle.
That is who your contract is with under the SOGA. So I'd contact Wiggle.