I want to get one of the J-G non breathable rain jackets and wondered if anyone has and experieinc with their stuff. Is it good stuff or just ok, the prices look pretty good and this particular jacket has long pit zips. I'm in the Seattle Tacoma area and want to stay dry this winter when I ride. My base layer will be silk or polartec power dry and my mid layer will be a light wool sweater. Then some rain pants I haven't decided yet, leaning toward pre-cip from Marmot I think is the maker from REI. I got lots of gloves and wool sock so my feet and hands should be ok got to get a helmet cover or maybe steal my wifes shower cap Hows this get up sound to you folks

I can't speak for the jackets, but I recently bought a pair of their rain pants and they are very nice. The quality of the fabric and the stitching is quite good. So far I'm pleased. YMMV.

I have their non-breathable jacket and pant, as well as helmet cover.
Before I got the J&G clothing I was wearing cheap crap from Wal-Mart.
The rain pant is awesome. The legs are cut long and have straps at the bottom to allow them to open up so that you can slip them on over existing clothing with ease. The rear is raised a bit and the elastic waist does not pinch.
The jacket fits great as well. Long arms, dropped tail, extra long pit zips, padded collar, what more could you ask for in a sub 50 dollar jacket.
The quality is much better than the stuff I had been using. The clothing is more quiet, though it still has a little bit of swishing sound in it. It is heavier than my cheap stuff, though still packable in my trunk bag.
I plan on using this stuff as my outer layer for winter commuting.

I have their cycling jacket (not rainwear) and rain cape. I like them both.

My wife has the breathable rain jacket and she loves it.

I have the waterproof breathable, and it's great. I expect it to last many years and I'll be getting the pants soon too.

Sounds like a great setup

I have the wind jacket. Good jacket.
My only complaint is that it is not even remotely form fitting. However, who needs form fitting in winter.

I have the rain jacket and I don't wear it in the rain unless it's in the 40's or below, otherwise I'll sweat too much and be just as wet as if I rode w/o it. 40's and below it works well and keeps my upper body dry. I also use the helmet cover so rain doesn't soak down the back of my neck.

What iyossarian said. I have used their breathable rain jacket for 6 years now, almost daily from Nov. to April. It has now acquired so much road grease & grime that won't wash out that it is less waterproof than it used to be. So after 36 months of daily use, it cost me $2.75/month. A Burley would have to last 54 months (or 9 years for me) to achieve that cost, and the limiting factor was not construction but controlling the dirt build-up. I doubt very much that I would get that much longer with the Burley. The only way I could do that would be to remove the jacket every time I had a mechanical problem and never fall, which isn't going to happen with me.

Their touring shorts are the best of the best.

i'm interested in the rain pants, but they don't look very tapered, they look like they are cut to use with boots. I hate getting grease from the chain wheel on my pants. are the pants more tapered then they appear in the picture?

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I had the pants and I didn't like them. The lining was way to baggy for my liking and they were too narrow at the cuff, making them very difficult to get on with boots. You might like them, though.

There is also a velcro strap which keeps the cuff out of the way which works very well.

Yeah, narrow is what i want. but this doesn't look too narrow to me. looks like it will hit the chainwheel.

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I have the pants and jacket, and they work great when it is cold. If it's much over 40 f or so, I sweat like crazy. Good stuff, and very durable, but get the breathable gear from them, unless you plan to ride in the snow or freezing conditions alot.

boog

Forgot to mention that the helmet cover is one of the best pieces of winter gear I've found. It is soo nice to keep water off your head and neck. I love it for rainy commutes, or just cold weather in general, as it helps keep your noggin toasty warm. Cheaper then a second helmet for the colder months, too.

boog

I wore mine today because it was really dunping. It fits like doo-doo. The sleeves are not long enough and it's baggy as hell. It would be ok for layering stuff underneath, but as far as really keeping cold drafts out, forget it.

I was wearing nothing but a t-shirt underneath and it was the only way I would not have sweat to death. Did I mention that it's not very waterproof?

If I had the $40-something back I would definitely buy something else.

I have a J&G breathable jacket and it really is breathable. I also took a hard fall and it didn't rip but just scuffed.
Jim

Don't worry, it won't hit the chainwheel. They are specially made for cycling. I used mine a whole winter, every day, without any problems.

I've got the non-breathable pants and the breathable rain jacket. I wore the pants through our 50 odd day rain streak earlier this year, and never had a problem with them hitting the chainrings. Ironically, since I bought the breathable rain jacket, it hasn't rained during my commute. But I've worn it on some cloudy days, and haven't been sweaty at all. My previous jacket was a performance non-breathable number and I was always soaking wet from sweat.

I have a J&G helmet cover and and breathable rain Jacket.

Im happy with both , I purchased the rain jacket cuz normal rain gear for hiking fishing ... didnt work real well on the bike too long in front and not long enough in back when bent over on drop bars.

hence cycling specific clothing comes into the picture. the jacket is designed well and is very well made

the only thing is that its a cycleing jacket and with its long tail and very short waist it looks a tad goofy

for "Civilian wear' but so does my fly fishing rain jacket with its short waist and huge return of the Jedi hood.

but if you want rain gear for the bike its a good choice, I would buy one again.

the breathable jacket is very well vented much better than the non breathable.


J&G shorts are also a nice product although there getting up there in price compared to other Generic
online shoret makers.

"John"

I just bought the non-breathable version yesterday from a local store. I wore it in to work today, and I'm praying that the LBS will take it back. It's like having my own personal sauna along for the ride. It was about 50 degrees out this morning. I think that this jacket would be okay for sub 40 degree riding.

I'm going to pay about $20 more and get a nice water resistant wind breaker from REI. It's even got removable sleeves. That will keep me dryer and more comfortable than the $50 rain jacket.

I have no idea why they even make a non-breathable version. It's just a bad idea.

I visited their website. They have some nice looking gear. They have some closeout non-Breathable rain jackets in L and 2XL for $34.95 (regularly $44.95), only in Kelly Green. My wife loves Kelly Green, so I ordered one.

Why is breathable over twice the price of non-Breathable?

They make it for those of us who don't want to spend 3-fold its price on a breathable jacket.
Both types will make you sweat, anyone who thinks differantly is just kidding themselves or have been conditioned by snazzy advertising. Breathable jackets only let the sweat evaporate into the atmosphere, and at a fairly slow rate mind you.
Personally, I don't mind getting wet. When I get to work I change into my work clothes anyhow and my riding clothes have plenty of time to dry.

My body sweats to regulate its heat;
cold rain causes hypothermia;
I ride with a non-breathable rain jacket. And I saved about a yard on the cost.
So tell me please, why is it "just a bad idea".