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hi all,looking for all thoughts and any recommendations on waterproof jacket for cycling,as I think summer is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Gore wear have been recommended ,but not by cyclists.All replies appreciated.Have a good day

 

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fenix | 6 years ago
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I hated my gabba - just didnt do it for me.

Get mudguards first of all - its rare that it rains all day but if you havent guards you'll be soaking yourself for hours longer.

In summer I find a gilet enough to keep the rain out. Its too warm for a full jacket.

 

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alansmurphy | 6 years ago
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BarryBianchi | 6 years ago
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Skin is waterproof and breathable, and comes free.

 

 

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don simon fbpe | 6 years ago
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Could I throw a Castelli Gabba into the mix?

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hughw replied to don simon fbpe | 6 years ago
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don simon wrote:

Could I throw a Castelli Gabba into the mix?

 

Depends on the sort of weather Steve wants to ride in.

I've got an old long-sleeved Gabba 2, and while it's great in light rain, as soon as it picks up a bit, it gets saturated, and you end up very cold

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Steve7 | 6 years ago
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Thanks for replies,will look at galibier tourmalet ,looking to use for long rides.

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Beecho | 6 years ago
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Galibier's Tourmalet for me. 

http://galibier.cc/product/tourmalet/

Have paid a lot more for a lot worse.

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The _Kaner replied to Beecho | 6 years ago
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Beecho wrote:

Galibier's Tourmalet for me. 

http://galibier.cc/product/tourmalet/

Have paid a lot more for a lot worse.

I'd 2nd that recommendation...I have the original black Tourmalet.

The Tourmalet II in red is quite eyecatching for dull dreary wet days.

However, if you are more in the market for a Gabba type garment, then Galibier.cc's

Mistral II foul weather (long sleeve) jacket, is more softshell jersey like in fit and feel...and <£70.

With a short sleeve version also available (Mistral Lite) for £55

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Jack Osbourne snr | 6 years ago
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Depends what sort of riding and your budget?

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dottigirl replied to Jack Osbourne snr | 6 years ago
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Jack Osbourne snr wrote:

Depends what sort of riding and your budget?

Exactly my first thought! Waterproofs for a 5-mile commute will be different to your needs for a 50-mile wet weekend.

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ktache | 6 years ago
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I would heartily recomend the Gore oxygen 2.0 jacket, still gets a bit sweaty, but nothing can be that breathable.  I tend to wear my pearl Izumi Softshell for most riding though.

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