http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Waterproof with a long tail... en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127398 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:52:30 +0000 Cyclingmollie 127398@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got the long sleeved version of <a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pearl-izumi/pro-barrier-lite-vest-ec034813">this</a>. It's the best of the six gilets I've bought over the years. Lacks pockets though as I think it's meant for running or cycling. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127381 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:10:17 +0000 gembo 127381@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice in the red, I have one from decathlon that was one pound less. Front nylon, sides elastic, back mesh. So not great in rain. Only ever used it properly in a couple of alpine descents. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127313 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:24:28 +0000 Dave 127313@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm not sure you'll find a gilet with a long tail that easily. I have a DHB gilet I'm very pleased with, but while it keeps me warm and doesn't flap, it's short in the body.</p> <p>I'm finding it's still far too warm for this gilet, incidentally. I've worn it on a couple of chilly mornings but still undid it completely after 5 minutes.</p> <p>edit: they're currently <a href="http://tidd.ly/fefeb4ed">40% off</a> actually. Bit of a steal. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127312 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:24:03 +0000 minus six 127312@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It would only billow out if it was a super lightweight packable gilet</p> <p>For autumn / winter use, a heavier gilet is preferable </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127310 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:55:29 +0000 Cyclingmollie 127310@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>adamthekiwi: <em>"I'll look at gilets too..."</em></p> <p>I think if you are buying a gilet you should make sure that the neck is a close fit. Otherwise it will balloon out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127149 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:59:46 +0000 amir 127149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My Gore jacket is actually pretty good - I think it is the Oxygen - it got it in a sale 5 or 6 years ago. As well as the good cut, it is pretty breathable for a waterproof. It is certainly more breathable than the allegedly highly breathable Altura jacket that I use for commuting.</p> <p>In the summer I do try to get away without putting the waterproof on as long as possible but when it gets cooler you can get cold quickly that way. Plus I tend to wear more wicking layers which makes it all work better anyway. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127133 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:17:14 +0000 gembo 127133@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good to know that gore doesn't work either for big sweaters like myself as I have oft contemplated</p> <p>Wht about Rapha does it work for big sweaters?</p> <p>I tend to,go for light waterproof that will dry at work through the day</p> <p>My decathlon one is not long of body, indeed I would say short of body and shockingly sweaty and was their dearer one but still only 25 quid and does fold up more than my endura or my protective.</p> <p>My favourite is the ten pound Aldi, I have two of them, they are rubbish </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127109 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:47:17 +0000 kaputnik 127109@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ultimately, you're going to get wet. On occassions, very wet. So it's best to deal with it in an economical way. Or lump it! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127108 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:41:35 +0000 adamthekiwi 127108@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Thanks for the responses. TBH, I'm wondering whether there's much point in getting a waterproof - perhaps a soft shell would be better. I'll look at gilets too...</p> <p>Thanks again - Adam... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127042 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:00:36 +0000 DaveC 127042@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I too have a Gore tex Jacket (Oxygen) with a long flap. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127033 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:53:52 +0000 Dave 127033@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't own a waterproof myself and just used a windproof shell for the last few winters. First a walking softshell but last year a proper cycling one (much lighter which makes it easier to control overheating).</p> <p>At the moment it's still either long sleeved jersey or short sleeves with arm warmers and gilet for me.</p> <p>I do own waterproofs in real life, of course, but they just seem a bit useless on the bike due to sweat output (even though it's eVent and supposed to be good at breathing) and also the hood annoys me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127026 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:19:46 +0000 amir 127026@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a good Gore jacket, with long arms and tail - good for road-biking. Mudguards are good too! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127020 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:57:48 +0000 remberbuck 127020@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The drop down storm flap on the Rapha Classic Softshell does the job superbly. I'm surprised that storm flaps have not become more standard. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127015 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:40:10 +0000 Darkerside 127015@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Waterproof with a long tail. Otter?</p> <p>Sorry...</p> <p>At the spendy end of the scale, I get on particularly well with my Castelli Gabba thing. It's more like highly water resistant than proof, but it also completely removes the boil-in-the-bag feel by being like a jersey. Short sleeved combined with arm warmers means I'm comfy pretty much throughout the year.</p> <p>It does get rather ripe though. Something about the material. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127013 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:21:08 +0000 kaputnik 127013@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for a decent gilet. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-127011 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:14:50 +0000 Instography 127011@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Dave<br /> Yeah, although I only wear it if it's proper rain and still generally leave it open at the front. It's more to keep me warm than dry. Like Uberuce I'm not bothered about getting wet. My dry clothes are in a dry bag, in a pannier that has a waterproof cover. I'm either going to work where wet stuff dries on the radiator or going home where it dries on the Aga. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-126980 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:50:39 +0000 Uberuce 126980@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just get wet and be done with it. </p> <p>I shifted my worries to the waterproofing and capacity of the bag that carries my dry change of clothes, until I bought Ortliebs and a rack, and now I don't worry at all. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-126979 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:16:00 +0000 minus six 126979@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For sweat-free rain protection over most seasons, I adopt a waterproof gilet, and choose a base layer to suit the conditions on the day.</p> <p>Just take the hit and buy Assos or Rapha and be done with it... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-126978 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:21:03 +0000 Dave 126978@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Do you not find it mega sweaty? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-126977 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:10:57 +0000 Instography 126977@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have a look at Decathlon. I have one of their cheap as chips waterproof, hi viz, reflective enhanced, jackets. £15 I think I paid for it. I'm 6'4" and the body and sleeves are easily long enough for me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11273#post-126969 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:08:04 +0000 adamthekiwi 126969@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>It's getting to that time of year when every cyclist's thoughts turn to rain protection...</p> <p>I have a lovely Gore Bike Wear jacket, but it's not really the right cut for me. I think it's cut more for mountain biking than for riding with drop bars, and I think I'm particularly long of body anyway. Can anyone recommend a good, breathable (although even the high-end Gore stuff struggles with my elite-level diaphoresis) waterproof with a really long tail?</p> <p>Cheers - Adam... </p>