Cold/Wet weather jacket
10-02-06 | 10:07 AM
#26
Originally Posted by Lurker1999
Based on what I've read on here I'm about to order a Showers Pass Elite jacket. It will likely work for what you're asking for, wet and cold weather.
It is much cooler to ride in than my REI nylon jacket and is the first trully cycling-specific coat I've had. I still have taken it off about half-way into my ride because I'm getting warmer and it's not raining.
10-02-06 | 07:48 PM
#28
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I purchased one of the Gore Xenon jackets from performancebike.com. It was a bit pricey, but it works very, very well in the rain. I didn't wear appropriate pants or shoes on a cold rainey commute, but I had my jacket on. My top stayed nice and dry and the temperature was well metered; not too hot, not too cool. It breathes better than I thought, and it's small and light enough to crumple up and throw in the bag.
I also have to give props to whomever it was that suggested wool jerseys from woolistic; I purchased a long-sleeve jersey and wool shorts and I absolutely *LOVE* them.
I also have to give props to whomever it was that suggested wool jerseys from woolistic; I purchased a long-sleeve jersey and wool shorts and I absolutely *LOVE* them.
10-02-06 | 09:59 PM
#30
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I too have the Showers Pass Elite. I love it for cold wet days. In warmer weather, no rain suit or jacket is good. They all steam up, pitzips or vents or not. In the spring I'll be looking at getting a rain cape. You have to have fenders, but they are a necessity anyway. The best one I've seen so far is this one.
10-05-06 | 02:28 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Jarery
Lemmee know how the Gill does on that century, i'll pray for rain for you 
Looks like it worked. Calling for mid 50's and rain on saturday. I am still wary though. I hate bringing new equipment on a long ride for the first time.
-D
10-05-06 | 02:32 PM
#32
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I've had good results with my Gortex LL Bean "Stowaway" rain parka as an outer shell. There are a lot of high performance fabrics out there, but Gortex is easiest to find.
One thing to keep in mind: all these fabrics block liquid water but allow water vapor to diffuse through. This means that the humidity inside your jacket must be higher than the humidity outside for the thing to breath. Basically, you get damp, which is still a better deal than soaked.
Paul
One thing to keep in mind: all these fabrics block liquid water but allow water vapor to diffuse through. This means that the humidity inside your jacket must be higher than the humidity outside for the thing to breath. Basically, you get damp, which is still a better deal than soaked.
Paul
10-05-06 | 02:48 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by oilfreeandhappy
I just bought a J and G Taslan wind jacket. I haven't worn it in rain yet, but the claim is that "it repels light rain".
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Wind-Jackets.html
It's got a place to attach a blinkie. It also bunches up into an attached pouch - great for touring. It's designed for cycling, and it seemed like a good buy for $50.
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Wind-Jackets.html
It's got a place to attach a blinkie. It also bunches up into an attached pouch - great for touring. It's designed for cycling, and it seemed like a good buy for $50.
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10-05-06 | 03:54 PM
#34
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From: Hoddesdon, UK
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Originally Posted by Wowbagger
From what I can find on Google, it seems that Exo-Grid is only water-resistant, not waterproof. So it'd make a good windshield but anything more than a drizzle and you'll get soaked.
It's not true that nothing beats Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex has the brand name power but eVent, for example, is 50% more breathable than Gore-Tex, with comparable pricing. It hasn't managed to penetrate the market much but there do exist eVent cycling jackets.
It's not true that nothing beats Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex has the brand name power but eVent, for example, is 50% more breathable than Gore-Tex, with comparable pricing. It hasn't managed to penetrate the market much but there do exist eVent cycling jackets.
10-05-06 | 07:29 PM
#35
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From: Coquitlam
Originally Posted by derath
I am still wary though. I hate bringing new equipment on a long ride for the first time.
2 weeks ago i went on a fast 200 km ride, with a brand new bike, new shoes, and new saddle. All of which I picked up the night before at 9:00 pm and had not even ridden 10 ft on prior to the 7:00 am start (other than 10 min stationary prop for fitting) .
