good softshell jacket

minterno

Hi guys,I need a good softshell jacket and am looking for something up to 120euro,i know gortex are good but the prices are too much at the moment as im getting a light as well for the bike,i need to get an xxl size as im a bit of a fatty and if anyone has experienced a good softshell they might let me know,any colour but pink:)

cassette50

Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Jacket - you can pick one up from cyclestore.co.uk for about €110.

thebouldwhacker

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057056166

Ole Rodrigo

I bought the DHB Windslam a few years back - nice jacket, good value, fits well etc. However I much prefer to wear a gilet with a long sleeve jersey in winter these days. Feels tighter and less flappy.

Generally you can't go wrong with DHB. The EQ 25 looks nice :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/

Arthurdaly

ror_74 wrote: »

I bought the DHB Windslam a few years back - nice jacket, good value, fits well etc. However I much prefer to wear a gilet with a long sleeve jersey in winter these days. Feels tighter and less flappy.

Generally you can't go wrong with DHB. The EQ 25 looks nice :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/

I'd echo the praise for DHB, I've got the EQ25 and about to enter my second winter with it. I've put down a tonne of mileage from commuting to club spins/training in all sorts of weather. I've much more expensive Gore jackets but the DHB is the one I will reach for first when it get nippy and wet.

kildarecommuter

Have a Gore one myself love it. Try Wiggle they had some on promotion last time I was on their site.

minterno

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057056166

cheers,i had a look at them,its a softshell I need,have an altura for the wind/rain which is great but im after a soft sheel for warmth without the sweating on a cold day.im xxl also,tx

minterno

kildarecommuter wrote: »

Have a Gore one myself love it. Try Wiggle they had some on promotion last time I was on their site.

thanks,yeah gore are the business and if I see one in my renge and size I will grab it,thanks

minterno

Arthurdaly wrote: »

I'd echo the praise for DHB, I've got the EQ25 and about to enter my second winter with it. I've put down a tonne of mileage from commuting to club spins/training in all sorts of weather. I've much more expensive Gore jackets but the DHB is the one I will reach for first when it get nippy and wet.

thanks,great looking jacket but im covered for the rain(excuse the pun)with a night vision evo which is great but a bit steamy

minterno

ror_74 wrote: »

I bought the DHB Windslam a few years back - nice jacket, good value, fits well etc. However I much prefer to wear a gilet with a long sleeve jersey in winter these days. Feels tighter and less flappy.

Generally you can't go wrong with DHB. The EQ 25 looks nice :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/

hi,was looking at the windslam,nice and cheap but read theyre a bit sweaty,might get one tx

minterno

cassette50 wrote: »

Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Jacket - you can pick one up from cyclestore.co.uk for about €110.

seen those earlier on and they jumped out at me,price ok and reviews 4 out of 5,thanks for the tips guys

mossym

minterno wrote: »

hi,was looking at the windslam,nice and cheap but read theyre a bit sweaty,might get one tx

i wore the windslam all last winter, no issues with sweating

C3PO

I have a couple of softshell jackets but find them very sweaty! Much prefer my Assos 851 jacket which I find you can wear through 3 seasons just adding/removing base layers as needed. Not cheap but I have one that has to be 15 years old and still in great nick!

guile4582

the Windslam seems to be sold out everywhere

can anyone recommend a high vis softshell for winter please?