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Recommend a winter training jacket

  • 14-08-2009 12:34PM
    #1
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭


    In the spirit of tracking down early bargains, and as I need a warm training jacket, I'd like to solicit recommendations.

    Most important criterion is style. Budget is sub €100. Intended use is depths of sh1tty winter training rides.


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  • #2
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    i use an aldi one !!!!!!!!!! best thing i've bought in years

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #3
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭lukester


    ednwireland wrote: »
    i use an aldi one !!!!!!!!!! best thing i've bought in years

    No offence, but
    lukester wrote:
    Most important criterion is style.


  • #4
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    lukester wrote: »
    In the spirit of tracking down early bargains, and as I need a warm training jacket, I'd like to solicit recommendations.

    Most important criterion is style. Budget is sub €100. Intended use is depths of sh1tty winter training rides.

    http://www.rapha.cc/winter-jersey-08


  • #5
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    I just use a black bin-liner. Cut holes for your arms and neck and it'll keep out the worst of the weather. If you get the fancy ones with the pull-ties you can use these to cinch it around your waist and prevent it flapping around so much on fast descents. If you only have regular bags, a few wraps of sellotape around your waist will have the same effect. There's no real reason to spend money on anything more.


  • #6
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    ahhh takes me back to the monsters of rock festivals - black bin liners most waterproof substance know to man

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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  • #7
    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I knew there was another reason you didn't buy my Cannondale jacket, Morgan...

    Which reminds me: OP, check this out:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055591665
    Morgan wrote: »
    I just use a black bin-liner. Cut holes for your arms and neck and it'll keep out the worst of the weather. If you get the fancy ones with the pull-ties you can use these to cinch it around your waist and prevent it flapping around so much on fast descents. If you only have regular bags, a few wraps of sellotape around your waist will have the same effect. There's no real reason to spend money on anything more.


  • #8
    Running Bing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,841 ✭✭✭Running Bing


    Here you go http://www.bikesportz.com.au/products/santini/winter_jj/jak_luzon.html

    Style dont come cheap. If your only going to spend a paltry €100 you'd be better off with the Lidls one or one of Morgans bin liners.


  • #9
    Bambaata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,182 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    i bought me this yesterday - http://chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32188

    Admittedly i haven't got it or used it but its a serious drop in price!! I went for XL knowing its Italian to (1 step up from what i normally wear)


  • #10
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭lukester


    I ain't looking for anything waterproof, but I like the bin liner idea. I might start wrapping some of old Dunne's plastic bags round my shoes too to keep them clean and dry. Might stick one on the saddle too.

    I'm liking ROK_ON's Rapha suggestion, cheaper than I'd have thought. I looked at that Giordana jacket, and couldn't muster anything more than a meh.
    Running Bing wrote: »
    Here you go http://www.bikesportz.com.au/products/santini/winter_jj/jak_luzon.html

    Style dont come cheap. If your only going to spend a paltry €100 you'd be better off with the Lidls one or one of Morgans bin liners.

    I find that kinda fugly. Expensive and fugly.


  • #11
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Morgan wrote: »
    I just use a black bin-liner. Cut holes for your arms and neck and it'll keep out the worst of the weather. If you get the fancy ones with the pull-ties you can use these to cinch it around your waist and prevent it flapping around so much on fast descents. If you only have regular bags, a few wraps of sellotape around your waist will have the same effect. There's no real reason to spend money on anything more.
    It's a popular choice in road events.

    n13840129211_738640_4709.jpg

    @Bambaata- I had noticed that jacket on sale and was going to post about it. Let us know about fit etc. when you get it, I was thinking of buying one. RRP used to be £100 before fall in sterling. Got a good review here.


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  • #12
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    @lukester: the Nalini stuff tends to be pretty sharp
    I have this
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24380

    24380.Jpg


  • #13
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    I suppose I should add... you can't buy it because I already have it


  • #14
    ryan_sherlock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭ryan_sherlock


    It has been mentioned before (and I know lots on here like them) but the Assos AirJack 851 is amazing. A little expensive, but the quality, cut is perfect. Warm enough for any day in Ireland.


  • #15
    zzzzzzzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭zzzzzzzz


    ryan_sherlock wrote: »
    It has been mentioned before (and I know lots on here like them) but the Assos AirJack 851 is amazing. A little expensive, but the quality, cut is perfect. Warm enough for any day in Ireland.

    I was just going to mention this one. Definitely the best money I've ever spent.
    I'm actually looking forward to it getting cold so I can start wearing it again!

    As an aside, I saw someone cycling up my road the other day, in Rathmichael, wearing one of these and full length tights! wtf?!


  • #16
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,510 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    After freezing myself silly a few times last winter (I think El tonto and the Claw can verify this) I decided I needed a good winter jacket. Got this:

    CYP204.winkit.demarch37304-399-75.jpg

    from Slane Cycles, who were great to deal with. I think it cost something ridiculous like 60 euro at the time, far less than Bikeradar's RRP. Very warm jacket, maybe too warm around the lower forearm/wrists.

    Review


  • #17
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    aidan.offbeat wrote: »
    As an aside, I saw someone cycling up my road the other day, in Rathmichael, wearing one of these and full length tights! wtf?!
    Probably a continental pro recceing the ToI route.


  • #18
    ryan_sherlock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭ryan_sherlock


    blorg wrote: »
    Probably a continental pro recceing the ToI route.

    Or very low body fat :P


  • #19
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    ryan_sherlock wrote: »
    Or very low body fat :P
    Is that an admission it was you?


  • #20
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    I would highly recommend the Assos Airjack 851, as have previous posters.
    It is fantatsically comfortable and warm, so so warm. I cycled all throughout last winter in mine. Was up in the Wicklow hills in the snow in it.
    You will not get cold in one of these jackets.

    I would go as far as to say, that I would wear it hill walking or mountain climbing on very cold days.

    Only problem is the price is pretty steep.


  • #21
    ryan_sherlock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭ryan_sherlock


    blorg wrote: »
    Is that an admission it was you?

    lol, I wish - in relation to the other topic, I have no idea of by body fat percentage but needless to say, I don't need to start wearing the Assos jacket until the depths of winter.

    In fact, in general with the Assos gear, it is hard to go wrong. I have their arm/knee warmers, rain jacket and base layer/vest, all I highly recommend.


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  • #22
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭lukester


    Dang, some great tips there.

    I like Raam's Nalini and Dirk's DeMarchi, although the Nalini ain't available in my size, or in black.

    The Assos sounds great, just don't know that I can justify the expense at this particular moment.

    This Rapha softshell jacket looks very sweet, but at a sphincter-tightening 215 quid.

    Right now I'm favouring the Rapha winter jersey over a base layer as the most viable option.

    Are most of you are using a lightweight stowaway jacket for waterproofing over these jackets? That's kind of my plan.


  • #23
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    lukester wrote: »
    Dang, some great tips there.

    I like Raam's Nalini and Dirk's DeMarchi, although the Nalini ain't available in my size, or in black.

    The Assos sounds great, just don't know that I can justify the expense at this particular moment.

    This Rapha softshell jacket looks very sweet, but at a sphincter-tightening 215 quid.

    Right now I'm favouring the Rapha winter jersey over a base layer as the most viable option.

    Are most of you are using a lightweight stowaway jacket for waterproofing over these jackets? That's kind of my plan.

    I am the sad git that has possibly all of the Rapha gear.
    Stowaway jacket for very windy weather and cold, but not freezing cold.
    If it rains heavily you will get wet and it is miserable, as it is not lycra.

    The assos gear is fine when wet, as it is skin tight you will stay warm. The wind panels on the front seem waterproof. If it was very wet I would wear it with nothing underneath, if it was very cold I would wear it with a base layer and maybe a jersey underneath.

    Rapha gear in general is good in the cold, but much better in dry cold. The jerseys get heavy when wet.
    I tend not to wear a rapha jersey when very wet out, but would stick with ordinary jersey and either a raincape or gilet.


  • #24
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    ... I don;t wear a jacket ... I wear canterburry cold base layers, long sleep jerseys and a windbreaker, i am usually not cold ...


  • #25
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    If you're on a budget, I've found that older pro-team replica jackets are fantastic value. I've a few team jackets from Nalini that only cost me €60-70 and they're really great quality.

    For out and out warmth, I'd recommend the Assos AirJack like other people here. So warm that I'd only end up wearing it on the coldest days.

    I can't believe we have a jacket thread in August


  • #26
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    el tonto wrote: »

    I can't believe we have a jacket thread in August

    you seen the weather out there ? pouring rain all day here in donegal )actually its just brightened uop in the last 5 mins from heavy rain to drizzle and a possile break in the cloud

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #27
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭lukester


    el tonto wrote: »
    If you're on a budget, I've found that older pro-team replica jackets are fantastic value. I've a few team jackets from Nalini that only cost me €60-70 and they're really great quality.

    I was looking at a very sweet Lampre jacket on Prendas but they didn't have my size.

    Must look out for other team jackets. The only one Prendas have is an Euskaltel one for 150 quid.


  • #28
    trek climber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 555 ✭✭✭trek climber


    ryan_sherlock wrote: »
    It has been mentioned before (and I know lots on here like them) but the Assos AirJack 851 is amazing. A little expensive, but the quality, cut is perfect. Warm enough for any day in Ireland.

    Where did you get it and how much ?


  • #29
    zzzzzzzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭zzzzzzzz


    trek climber wrote: »
    Where did you get it and how much ?

    You can get them in the cycle superstore in tallaght, or chainreactioncycles.com.

    They're about €200-250.

    I've heard of people buying one size up in assos gear, but the jackets are supposed to be tight on you. Probably best to try it on for the sake of €20 or so.


  • #30
    trek climber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 555 ✭✭✭trek climber


    aidan.offbeat wrote: »
    You can get them in the cycle superstore in tallaght, or chainreactioncycles.com.

    They're about €200-250.

    I've heard of people buying one size up in assos gear, but the jackets are supposed to be tight on you. Probably best to try it on for the sake of €20 or so.

    Thanks, was never into Assos gear until I bought a pair of Assos shorts last winter, cant believe the difference between them and other shorts and has definitely changed my mind with regards to Assos. It just means a bit more saving for the Assos gear.


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  • #31
    zzzzzzzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭zzzzzzzz


    trek climber wrote: »
    Thanks, was never into Assos gear until I bought a pair of Assos shorts last winter, cant believe the difference between them and other shorts and has definitely changed my mind with regards to Assos. It just means a bit more saving for the Assos gear.

    Big time - I was the same until I got this jacket. It's just in a different league to anything else I've used.


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