shower pass touring jacket - opinions wanted
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shower pass touring jacket - opinions wanted
I've read some great replies about the elite jacket, but does anyone have any experience with the "touring jacket?"
what about the showers pass pants?
what about the showers pass pants?
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I don't know the brand, but I'll tell you the features that mine has, and then you can tell what I might think.
Must have:
Must have:
- pit zips
- Gortex or similar
- Scotchlite or similar
- inside zipped pocket (MP-3 player)
- waterproof zippers
- extra long on back
- bright colour
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The pants are quite stiff...I really only find them comfortable if I'm wearing tights, otherwise they rub against my knees and bug me (but don't chafe). They also make a lot of noise, but the temp regulation and dry factors are quite good. Can't comment on the jacket as I use the elite.
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One of the guys at my LBS and I hemmed and hawed over the Showers Pass Touring jackets they got in and their last two remaining Burley Rockpoints. They are almost identical, though the Burley seemed to have longer pit zips and better fabric, while the Showers Pass had a button-up tail and a strap to hang a blinky. In the end, for the same size, the Burley seemed to fit us both a little better, more room in the chest, so we opted for those.
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Originally Posted by chipcom
One of the guys at my LBS and I hemmed and hawed over the Showers Pass Touring jackets they got in and their last two remaining Burley Rockpoints. They are almost identical, though the Burley seemed to have longer pit zips and better fabric, while the Showers Pass had a button-up tail and a strap to hang a blinky. In the end, for the same size, the Burley seemed to fit us both a little better, more room in the chest, so we opted for those.
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Originally Posted by eric von zipper
If you don't mind, how big is your chest and torso (inches) and what size jacket did you get? My Lbs doesn't carry either jacket so I'm unable to try them on.
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Originally Posted by stokell
I don't know the brand, but I'll tell you the features that mine has, and then you can tell what I might think.
Must have:
Must have:
- pit zips
- Gortex or similar
- Scotchlite or similar
- inside zipped pocket (MP-3 player)
- waterproof zippers
- extra long on back
- bright colour
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They have a touring jacket?
I used the elite jacket on tour. The reason I like it is that it looks decent off the bike as a regular jacket. The only thing (as far as looks) I would like to see is a Velcro closure to flip up the tail while off the bike.
I would also like to have side pockets and / or a rear pocket that has easier access.
For what they charge, it really should include a hood. You can get one but it cost extra and is velcroed on.
The jacket will keep you dry on and off the bike. It is made of eVent fabric, which beats Gortex hands down.
This is a fantastic jacket and aside from my bike, is the best money I spent on cycle gear.
I would go with yellow. The more visible the better.
And yes there is room for layering. During the winter I wear a short sleeve jersey, long sleeve jersey, a sweat shirt and the jacket. I probably have room for a couple other layers too. I bought a large and a large in other clothing, usually just fits me.
I used the elite jacket on tour. The reason I like it is that it looks decent off the bike as a regular jacket. The only thing (as far as looks) I would like to see is a Velcro closure to flip up the tail while off the bike.
I would also like to have side pockets and / or a rear pocket that has easier access.
For what they charge, it really should include a hood. You can get one but it cost extra and is velcroed on.
The jacket will keep you dry on and off the bike. It is made of eVent fabric, which beats Gortex hands down.
This is a fantastic jacket and aside from my bike, is the best money I spent on cycle gear.
I would go with yellow. The more visible the better.
And yes there is room for layering. During the winter I wear a short sleeve jersey, long sleeve jersey, a sweat shirt and the jacket. I probably have room for a couple other layers too. I bought a large and a large in other clothing, usually just fits me.
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Originally Posted by aphatrider
would you mention the manufactuers name?thx
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Originally Posted by MAK
Chipcom...
Do you wear an XL Yellowjacket too? Is there room for layering? Thank you.
Do you wear an XL Yellowjacket too? Is there room for layering? Thank you.
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I just asked for comments about the Touring jacket over on the Commuting Forum. I got the 2007 Double Century jacket as a gift and it is made of the same ARTEX fabric as the Touring. I'm a bit concerned about the light weight fabric and whether it would hold up for off the bike use around town and for day hiking. I'm thinking of exchanging the DC for the Touring because of the absence of pockets in the former. Not sure how ARTEX compares with the EVENT fabric of the Epic or the PERTEX fabric of the old Century. Comments?
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I am also in the market for a rain jacket. I found the Burly Rock Point at lickbike.com for $109.00 which is about a $50 savings. Has anyone ordered through them before?
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Originally Posted by aroundoz
I am also in the market for a rain jacket. I found the Burly Rock Point at lickbike.com for $109.00 which is about a $50 savings. Has anyone ordered through them before?
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What about these guys?
I don't own one of their jackets and have never bought from them so I can't comment.
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/index.html
I don't own one of their jackets and have never bought from them so I can't comment.
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/index.html
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I have ordered a lot of shorts from them, mostly when they were Jackson and Gibbons, and they are a great company. It sure seems like you would be getting a lot for $99.00.
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Burley at Lickton's
Originally Posted by aroundoz
I am also in the market for a rain jacket. I found the Burly Rock Point at lickbike.com for $109.00 which is about a $50 savings. Has anyone ordered through them before?
Hope this helps, John
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A quick update:
Revieved my Showers Pass touring jacket a couple of days ago. It hasn't rained so I can't comment on the breatheabilty while riding. But, the jacket is very nice. I wanted a jacket that I could wear off bike as well, I can and will with the touring jacke b/c it's not too form fitting. There is plenty of room to layer. The color is blue which I like b/c it's not too stand outish as an every day piece of clothing. Lots of reflective taping on arms and back. The sleeves are long enough for comfortable cycling. The under arm zippers are huge...compared to the other rain jacket I have. I'll give another update when I get a chance to ride in the cold rain that is approaching my corner of the world.
Revieved my Showers Pass touring jacket a couple of days ago. It hasn't rained so I can't comment on the breatheabilty while riding. But, the jacket is very nice. I wanted a jacket that I could wear off bike as well, I can and will with the touring jacke b/c it's not too form fitting. There is plenty of room to layer. The color is blue which I like b/c it's not too stand outish as an every day piece of clothing. Lots of reflective taping on arms and back. The sleeves are long enough for comfortable cycling. The under arm zippers are huge...compared to the other rain jacket I have. I'll give another update when I get a chance to ride in the cold rain that is approaching my corner of the world.
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Originally Posted by eric von zipper
A quick update:
Revieved my Showers Pass touring jacket a couple of days ago. It hasn't rained so I can't comment on the breatheabilty while riding. But, the jacket is very nice. I wanted a jacket that I could wear off bike as well, I can and will with the touring jacke b/c it's not too form fitting. There is plenty of room to layer. The color is blue which I like b/c it's not too stand outish as an every day piece of clothing. Lots of reflective taping on arms and back. The sleeves are long enough for comfortable cycling. The under arm zippers are huge...compared to the other rain jacket I have. I'll give another update when I get a chance to ride in the cold rain that is approaching my corner of the world.
Revieved my Showers Pass touring jacket a couple of days ago. It hasn't rained so I can't comment on the breatheabilty while riding. But, the jacket is very nice. I wanted a jacket that I could wear off bike as well, I can and will with the touring jacke b/c it's not too form fitting. There is plenty of room to layer. The color is blue which I like b/c it's not too stand outish as an every day piece of clothing. Lots of reflective taping on arms and back. The sleeves are long enough for comfortable cycling. The under arm zippers are huge...compared to the other rain jacket I have. I'll give another update when I get a chance to ride in the cold rain that is approaching my corner of the world.
"The color is blue which I like b/c it's not too stand outish"
Yeah I guess that is what you want in a jacket that you will wear on a bicycle in inclimate weather. I think the yellow still looks decent off of the bike.
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I just received mine also. Haven't ridden with it yet but seems very well made. I am 6'05" 230 and the xl is almost too big. The sleeves are very long indeed. I am glad they don't make a tall size because it would haev been too long.