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Waterproof flouro jackets
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Gotta buy myself some gear for the daily commute and wanted to get something waterproof and reflective for these early nights.
Anyone got any recommendations?
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I like this from Endura, available at Anaconda
http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Bikes-and-Acc...
Yeah nice...is the rear light thingy covered up by a backpack if you wear one...which i do.
I have a similar Endura one, they get bloody hot and steamy but!
Just put a light on your backpack if the light is covered up
Yeah I was wondering if anything waterproof is like cycling in a bin-bag...get sweaty enough already..!!
Yep it is a bit like that, even when it's really cold it's not hard to work up a sweat in any type of jacket. I normally leave my jacket off until I stop, because that's when I start to feel cold. When it's cold I ride with a windproof vest and arm warmers, it keeps the wind/cold out and it's easy to strip down when you start to heat up.
A little expensive but found this to be excellent for me. Been disapointed with the Endura stuff I've used in the past.
http://www.wiggle.com/gore-bike-wear-alp-x-20-go...
I ride in the rain all winter- as a Postie I am out delivering mail in all weather, and after testing numerous Fluro yellow hi-vis raincoats, the one I have settle for, and wear for work and play, is a Specialized brand jacket made of a gortex like material- it breaths, but keeps the rain (even rather heavy down pours out)- the jacket is light, compact, but a bit expensive... but sooo worth it!
Made by our bro's in En Zed.
I have a pair of their rain shorts and they're excellent. My butt is usually the only bit of me that's dry. Will be picking up one of their jackets this year. My Netti jakcet is looking rather sad and oughta be retired.
The issue with wearing rain jackets is if they keep the rain out they tend to keep the sweat in, even the breathable ones to some degree. So you end up being a bit damp anyway, but at least you're warm on the long descents.
I'Ve got a Ground Effect Flash Gordon & their rain pants. The Flash is an older model that's all one piece. One thing I like about it is that it's a little large, so my Camelbak Mule fits underneath it - so it keeps it a little drier too. Agree too with Hawkeye, their rain pants work real well - and are even useful on those really cold commute days too...!
Thanks for the input guys. As suspected it's a bit of a double edged sword.
Keep dry or sweat more.
My ride starts from the top of Roseville Bridge so first thing it's a bit bloody parky rolling down into the valley..and then bloody hot grinding up the other side.
Maybe I'll get a cheap one just to wear when it's actually raining, and then get a load of flouro/reflective tape for the bike so I don't get run over!
Have a look at the Limar jackets. Nice and bright with reflective strips. removable arms an venting out the back, and even has a zip up pocket on the back. Yes, it's sweaty inside, but I'd rather that compared to the cold.
this is one of those areas where the adage of getting what you pay for does apply. In this case you're going to get a lot more breathability if you move up into the Gore-Tex jackets. The breathability will make a big difference, particularly if you get their Active range. Personally the benefits of better waterproofness mean less to me because I don't mind the bit of water that comes in on my cheapo jacket but the sweating in a plastic bag feel means I don't wear it much.
If you're going to consider investing in a more premium jacket I'd guess this might be a better option than the other jacket suggested which was more oriented at touring and a bit more expensive
http://www.wiggle.com/gore-bike-wear-oxygen-gore...