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Cycling Jackets

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a quality waterproof cycling jacket that has particularly long sleeves. I have long arms and can't seem to find a jacket that comes down to the hands when I am stretched out.

Thanks

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Richbeck | 3 years ago
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7mesh kit has long arms.

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0-0 | 3 years ago
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I've got this one and I'm a man.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GORE-WEAR-Womens-Active-Jackets/dp/B075S44DP6
Amazon is cheaper than Wiggle.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-wear-c5-gore-tex-active-cycling-jacket

I think it's a unisex jacket. The description sometimes says it's a men's jacket and other times a lady's jacket.

Most customer reviews seem to moan about it having long sleeves.
They're just right for me.

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Freddy56 | 3 years ago
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i'm tall and thin and the Galibier Tourmalet jacket fits great, there is some lycra extendable cuff thingy which make the arm fit great

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melliott | 3 years ago
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Another expensive option is the Assos Sturmprinz has long arms with excellent cuffs. It's a great jacket, with plenty of venting - you don't overheat but it's not 100% waterproof. I've found that even in biblical rain I've been wet but very comfortable.

I've tried a number of jackets (Altura, Sportful, etc) and none of them are long enough for my simian-proportioned arms

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IanEdward | 3 years ago
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Expensive answer? Gore Shakedry Stretch. Best fitting jacket I have ever worn, I didn't realise how important fit was until I spent 4 hours in the rain wearing this jacket, it was (almost) a pleasure.

However, the cat got mine, so while it's away getting repaired I bought a Galibier Tourmalet for almost exactly a quarter of the price of the Shakedry Stretch (£63). The fit of the Tourmalet is almost just as good, the material feels cheaper but it gets good reviews, so I'm looking forward to testing it out.

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Sriracha replied to IanEdward | 3 years ago
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IanEdward wrote:

However, the cat got mine, so while it's away getting repaired...

I'm not surprised the cat needed a repair - you must have been livid!

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Oberon | 3 years ago
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I have long arms and the Castelli Emergency Rain Jacket (in 3XL) works for me.

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