[Kadenz]

Can anyone suggest a hi-viz/fluorescent commuter cycling jacket that’s suitable for the summer?

I have one of those Night Vision Evo jackets – which is great for the autumn/winter/spring – but its too hot, bulky and not sufficiently breathable for the summer.

Many thanks for any advice.

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[Dr_Lex]

With your situation, I’d just

If I had to cycle dressed like this, I’d just get an ultra-thin “pac-a-mac” type jacket for £20-£40 (Decathlon do one at the lower end, you should find a mid-level brand like Altura Pocket Rocket at the upper), slow down, but keep a spare shirt at work for the cloudburst occasions.

(oh, and I’d suggest rainlegs for the trousers)

 

 

10 months between posting and reply? Well done for coming back!

[MandaiMetric]

Colin Peyresourde wrote:

If you need long sleeves in summer you’re just not cycling hard enough… In fact you don’t need to be cycling hard for it to be weird to have long sleeves.

Classic cycling as macho sport comment, when the commenter was looking for help with cycling as a mode of transport 🙂

 

 

[Colin Peyresourde]

Kadenz wrote:

Many thanks for the suggestions, but my commute is only 3 miles and I wear shirt, tie and trousers. I need a jacket for when it rains on my way to work.

 

Rain jackets are always going to be problematic then. The Event jackets like the Castelli Muur are great, or you could go Gabba. I think Rapha do a light weight rain jacket, but chances are you will sweat. I would ditch the shirt and tie and put them on when you arrive. You’ll at least have dry clothes.

[Colin Peyresourde]

Leviathan wrote:

Leviathan wrote:

Can anyone suggest a hi-viz/fluorescent commuter cycling jacket that’s suitable for the summer?

No; wear a short sleeved jersey, it is the only chance you will get. Enjoy it whilst it lasts.

couldn’t put it better myself. If you need long sleeves in summer you’re just not cycling hard enough… In fact you don’t need to be cycling hard for it to be weird to have long sleeves.

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sportful light no rain? 

sportful light no rain? 

[Kadenz]

Many thanks for the

Many thanks for the suggestions, but my commute is only 3 miles and I wear shirt, tie and trousers. I need a jacket for when it rains on my way to work.

 

[hsiaolc]

Just wear a short sleeve
Just wear a short sleeve jersey.

I wear now climbers jersey and it is perfect. Jacket of any kind is an over kill. Gellet are not recommended either.

[stem]

I always find a jacket too
I always find a jacket too hot from Spring to Autumn. A short sleeve jersey, arm warmers and a packable gilet is a nice flexible combination, the arm warmers and gilet fit into the jersey pockets when it is nice.

[bamilton wackademical]

I can recommend the Endura
I can recommend the Endura Xtract. Great lightweight jacket for summer downpours or over a thicker jersey in the winter months.

[Leviathan]

Quote:Can anyone suggest a

Can anyone suggest a hi-viz/fluorescent commuter cycling jacket that’s suitable for the summer?

No; wear a short sleeved jersey, it is the only chance you will get. Enjoy it whilst it lasts.

[Redvee]

I wear one of these
I wear one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-reflex-2-windproof-cycling-vest/ on my commute. There is a reflective design on the back.

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