Originally Posted by
Bekologist
2 coats. one waterproof, one wind.
less waterproofs, more breathable jackets when it isnt raining like many have said.
I've used an iconic MEC cycling jacket for a long time, and have been experimenting the last few years with a variety of EPIC encapsulated fabrics.
in seattle, as a daily rider, may put on a bonifide waterproof coat a dozen days out of the year. two coats with one not waterproof/more breathable is a effective strategy.
Edit: I use showers pass Event knickers, but there Event seems to work admirably. lots of venting. EVENT coats i've used will still condensate.
I also own one of those MEC jackets, in fact i was in the store the other day and they have re-designed it... waaay more venting options now, which imho is almost if not more important than fabric when riding a bike.