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Best all round jacket?

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  • February 12, 2015 at 8:46 pm #23257
    chilievans

    I’m in the market for a new jacket but the choice is bewildering.
    I’ve got a budget of around £80 – £100 and have narrowed it down to a few:
    Endura windchill 2
    Endura convert
    altura transformer (£40 an merlin cycles)

    Do any of you guys have experience with either of these jackets?

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  • February 13, 2015 at 12:20 pm #832007
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    bashthebox

    I’d go for a Gabba if you’re
    I’d go for a Gabba if you’re using it for all weathers non commuting long riding. It’s not 100% waterproof, but it’s waterproof enough that you’ll be fine wearing it in most ridable conditions. If it’s raining hard enough to get soaked in, you most likely will be hiding under a tree… or under your duvet. I’ve done in the region of 3000km this winter wearing mine and I think I’ve only put my waterproof jacket over it once. As has been said, one or two base layers keep you warm enough. I imagine this season’s Gabba is even warmer – mine from last year doesn’t have the zip wind flap.
    Keep a cheap packable jacket in your pocket in case it really hammers down and you’re all set.

    February 13, 2015 at 11:35 am #832005
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    justinberman

    You can pick up the Sportful
    You can pick up the Sportful Alpe softshell for a pretty good price online at the moment, a few places have them in stock, Wiggle, Evans etc… http://road.cc/content/review/99689-sportful-alpe-softshell-jacket – pretty good value if you can pick one up for £70 or less…

    February 13, 2015 at 11:21 am #832003
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    arfa

    I know dhb isn’t everyone’s
    I know dhb isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but their soft shell is my go to commuting jacket in winter.
    At £38 it’s a bargain. Warm, water resistant and covers a range of temperatures.
    You can’t go wrong.
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-windslam-softshell-jacket/

    February 13, 2015 at 10:20 am #832001
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    Jez Ash

    the gabba gets a lot of hype.
    the gabba gets a lot of hype. i’ve got one, I’ve used it in the drizzle, when it is brilliant for going fast (much less flapping than just about any jacket) and I’ve used it in the pissing rain, when it is much less good. it is only the right answer if the question is “I need to go fast, I’ll be generating a decent amount of heat, and I’d like a reasonable amount of protection from wind and showers”.

    the fact that something “works for the peleton” is pretty irrelevant to the rest of us unless you’re buying it for racing. commuting, sportives, whatever are NOT the same as racing (you’ll generally be generating a lot less heat) and you don’t necessarily want the same gear.

    chilievans says he’s after an all round jacket for long rides but really would need to specify whether his overall priority is speed (in which case the Gabba is a strong contender but not the only option) or staying warm and dry, in which case it would be quite a long way down my list.

    also – what temperatures do you ride in? do you need something that’ll keep you warm when it’s sub-zero, or do you mostly ride only in warmer temps?

    February 13, 2015 at 9:03 am #831999
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    sergius

    Another vote for the Gabba,
    Another vote for the Gabba, it’s the best bit of cycling clothing I’ve ever bought.

    Took it out at around -2 or so, little bit of snow, bit of rain – my torso was fine with just two base layers (one short, one long) + Gabba. At around 0-6 degrees it’s fine with just a single base layer. I’ve not taken it out in any warmer temperatures than that yet as I only got it about 2 months ago and it’s not warmed up yet!

    I definitely feel the cold as well, so it shoud suffice for most people. I’ve not taken it out in a proper rainstorm (fair weather rider here), but I understand that it’s not a fully waterproof jacket. I reckon I’d just use my fold-up DHB rain jacket over the top if I had too.

    February 13, 2015 at 8:43 am #831997
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    Leodis

    Gabba is the correct
    Gabba is the correct answer… £97 from bike-discount I got the LS this week

    February 13, 2015 at 7:55 am #831995
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    You could also look at
    You could also look at castelli gabba jersey/jackets….not 100% waterproof but keeps you warm in anything and seems to work for the peloton 🙂
    They are slightly above you budget tho for a long sleeve, short sleeves are £85 from bike inn atm

    February 13, 2015 at 6:13 am #831993
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    Welsh boy

    Slightly more than your
    Slightly more than your budget but have a look at this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-shelter-windstopper-jacket/

    I bought one just after Christmas and it is superb. I feel the cold but I can wear this for a 3 1/2 hour ride at around 4 degrees with just one base layer and be comfortable, it is a good snug fit and very comfortable to wear. I have not used it in the rain yet so cannot comment on its rain proof qualities. 4 1/2 hours at 5-6 degrees with 2 base layers meant that i was opening the zip a bit to cool down and did get slightly sweaty. Overall i would say it is an excellent jacket.

    February 12, 2015 at 9:39 pm #831991
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    chilievans

    It would mostly be used for
    It would mostly be used for long rides mate.

    I was fancying the gore phantom 2 also

    February 12, 2015 at 9:05 pm #831989
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    Manchestercyclist

    What’s it primarily for?
    What’s it primarily for? commuting, club rides, or long days in the saddle touring?

    I’ve had a gore xenon jacket for 10 years, and it’s been fantasic, but the cut is a bit cyclist so you can’t wear it off the bike without looking silly, unlike the howies lightweight jacket, which is pretty good alround and cheap too.

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