Originally Posted by
chipcom
You basically got two kinds of jacket needs, if you are like me.
1. A jacket for an outer windblocking layer that is somewhat water resistant, but not a rain coat - for this I use my J&G Yellowjacket. I wear it year round...not the best in any category but a good all-rounder for the temp range you desire.
2. a rain/bad weather jacket - for this I have a Burley Rockpoint, which isn't made anymore. If I had to replace it I'd probably choose either the SP Elite or a MEC Whoosh. I also have a rain cape, which I like better in the summer months.
Same here. A med weight windproof, water resistant jacket with 1-2 layers will keep me warm into the teens. Many moons ago I thought a rain cape would be the bomb. Saw pictures of Euros using them and figured they are commuting light years ahead of us so it must be good. Never did get one. If its warm enough I've decided to get wet and just change at work. Can't change when running errands, so wait out the rain or wear a rainsuit since everything is within 2mi. Heavy downpours get a rainsuit, especially when cold. You use the raincape for commuting only or leisure/training rides as well?
Originally Posted by
skijor
Too bad Showerspass are no longer made in the states...one more reason to look elsewhere...and $230 for the 2.0 eVent for a glorified windbreaker that's
made in China?!!!
My PI rain jacket ($100 and also Chinese) works fine for cold/rain largely due to large pit zips.
Wow. I would consider paying the bigger bucks when it was made in the States but if they're going lowest Chinese bidder and not dropping price... forget it.