All year cycling waterproof jacket

Tigerandahalf · 28-02-2015 9:21pm #1

Hey all

I have spent a couple of hours researching the above.
A couple of jackets looked good. The altura varium and altura nevis. Also the Dhb flashlight.

Ideally I want a light waterproof jacket that could be worn year round. If it is cold I can put extra layers underneath. Also something that will wash well as my bike doesn't have mudguards.
I could go for a cheap waterproof one but they hold the sweat inside.
I know this question is asked a lot so appreciate replies.

Kinet1c · 28-02-2015 9:23pm

Gabba Convertible.

Tigerandahalf · 28-02-2015 9:29pm

I am looking to pay 60/70 under.

randomstuff · 28-02-2015 9:47pm

As jackets go... Cheap, waterproof, breathable. Pick 2.

C3PO · 28-02-2015 9:49pm

In my experience you can't get a cheap waterproof jacket that also breaths well - waterproof, breathable, cheap ... pick two!

Tigerandahalf · 28-02-2015 10:07pm

I'd agree with ye as I do a bit of walking/hiking and I went through the same process of buying a jacket for that.
The altura looks a lovely jacket but I think it is around the 100 mark or more.
Ideally the jacket would be yellow so it would ensure I am very visible although there are some nice blue and red ones out there too.
I always want to get use out of something I buy so I was thinking I might get one which I could use for walking too. But maybe that is going too far.

EDIT. Also looking for waterproof overtrousers. Something that would not be too loose.

f1000 · 28-02-2015 10:22pm

lot of good reviews on wiggle for the link below @ €37.61 at the moment. Be careful washing as I ruined a DHB Sync jacket in a 40 degree wash.

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

update: just bought one