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Winter clothing - stolen goat or gore

Hi

My winter kit is getting old and ready for replacement. For a jacket/top I'm after something warm enough for the colder winter uk days but not so warm that I will melt on sunnier days. I've tried a gabber for size, but it was too tight on the arms. I'm fairly slim but broad across the chest/shoulders. I also tried a jacket from gore which fitted well. I'm now also thinking about the stolen goat climb and conquer. Is the stolen goat warm enough? What is best out of this and the gore wind stopper material (and is that the same as used in sportful).

For tights I was originally thinking of the dhb Vaeon Roubaix Pro Padded Bib Tights, but again I also like the look of the stolen goat winter tights, but they are much more expensive.

I don't commute by bike but go for a decent long ride once or twice a week. I don't want to splash cash if I can get something as good for less.

Please share your thoughts, but remember the gabber didn't fit and that seems to come up time and time again in recommendations.

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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Spiny | 9 years ago
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2p:

I have an endura convert (arms zip off) softshell. Very good. Not quite as good construction wise as the gore phantom, which my wife has, but it does have a napoleon pocket which I find very useful. It was just the job for a sportive at the weekend in ~7C. Started arms on, finished arms off  1

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DoctorFish | 9 years ago
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Thanks all for the other options to consider. I'll take a look.

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Jez Ash | 9 years ago
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Climb and Conquer is *really* warm

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hucko003 | 9 years ago
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I use Gore and Endura for the Winter and both are very good - Endura especially as you don't pay for the name as much

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jacknorell | 9 years ago
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There are Pearl Izumi AmFibs & Thermal tights on Sport Pursuit at the moment, good prices.

If buying Gore, the Gore-Tex Active Shell is likely your best bet as also waterproof... though windstopper will breathe better.

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Manchestercyclist | 9 years ago
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I tend to use a gore zenon light jacket over a merino layer. Never too hot because both are breathable, nice and windproof too.

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