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roastbeef 09-09-08 07:45 PM

Good Cycling Jacket.
 
I need something pretty light with some good size pockets for holding stuff. Any suggestions?

Yan 09-09-08 07:46 PM

The Shower Pass Elite 2 is recommended by a lot of people in the commuting forum.

ryanlovesyou 09-09-08 11:07 PM

I have an older Pearl Izumi Jacket that is super lightweight, water proof, and folds into itself and becomes a fanny pack when you need it to be small. Its held up for five or six years now, its sweet.

ryanlovesyou 09-09-08 11:09 PM

Its kind of like this one http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.ph...uct_id=1150446

Catnap 09-10-08 09:22 AM

bape hoodie, goes great with a fixed gear:

http://kungfurodeo.com/wp-content/up...oodie_down.jpg

Danre 09-10-08 10:10 AM

I got a Louis Garneau jacket from my LBS on sale for $40. It's awesome because it is waterproof, has fleece lining, you can remove the arms, and you have two zip pockets up front and one large one in the back.

na975 09-10-08 07:18 PM

i think a motorcycle jacket looks tuff.

roastbeef 09-10-08 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by na975 (Post 7443151)
i think a motorcycle jacket looks tuff.

with studs and tassels, right?

triplesixer 09-10-08 08:02 PM

shirtless. ftw

burglnar 09-10-08 08:57 PM

I got a nice Cannondale convertible (sleeves zip off and attach with magnets! cool!) jacket marked down to cost from my LBS ('08 season) and love it. Like many others here, waterproof, lightweight and made for riding. I like that it fits perfectly while i'm in riding position because it was designed for just that purpose. The sleeves are nice and long for when you're stretched out on a road bike and it has vents and mesh lining to keep you cool and dry.

DaHowie 09-11-08 08:31 AM

I got this from Chainlove.com for $54.00 ~2 months ago.
http://www.backcountry.com/store/FXR...cket-Mens.html
http://akamai.backcountrystore.com.e...044/BOU_D1.jpg

beerfilter 09-11-08 07:23 PM

Member's Only

NEWSNEAKERHEAD 09-11-08 08:02 PM

Nike Split Wind Runner ofcourse.......... such a victim of marketing...
Although I rock the Canada colorway

jinws 09-11-08 08:11 PM

I like my Rapha softshell

SkyeC 09-11-08 08:13 PM

rapha softshell for no rain/light rain
north face parka for rain... not bike specific but no matter.

roastbeef 09-11-08 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by DaHowie (Post 7446182)

i'm really liking this one. i'm assuming it was on sale?

DaHowie 09-23-08 01:00 PM

^^^^^^^ Yup. I usually see them for ~$140 - $150.

MAK 09-23-08 09:25 PM

Check out these guys. The "Yellow Jacket" is great with side and back zipper pockets, multiple venting and it's light weight. Great price for the quality too.

http://www.bicycleclothing.com/

MIN 09-24-08 09:46 AM

5 hours in 45 deg rain. I <3 Rapha.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...de_08_0800.jpg

alheim 09-24-08 10:17 AM


Originally Posted by MIN (Post 7533665)
5 hours in 45 deg rain. I <3 Rapha.[/IMG]

Awesome jackets.. but wicked expensive.

chris wielk 09-24-08 10:36 AM

the other day i tried on the north face M mountain light jacket and i'm definitely getting it for winter. it fit really well. right now i have a north face waterproof sheel that i like but comes up a bit in the back when riding. the m mountain light was a little bit longer, and allows you to zip in a fleece liner for layering up. also had 2 inside pockets, 2 regular outside and one on the sleeve, and a hood that rolls inside.

yeauxerik 09-24-08 12:34 PM

Get a Rapha Classic Softshell. Just ordered my '08 edition today!

buck65 09-24-08 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by yeauxerik (Post 7535020)
Get a Rapha Classic Softshell. Just ordered my '08 edition today!

...pretty pricey jacket. Looks nice though.

yeauxerik 09-24-08 01:05 PM


Originally Posted by buck65 (Post 7535119)
...pretty pricey jacket. Looks nice though.

Yeah, proceeds from a recent birthday are going to this, so pretty stoked.

sdc 09-24-08 03:38 PM

any ideas on jackets similar to the rapha softshell but sub-200 bucks?


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