http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Best commuting jacket? en Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:57 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91242 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:34:48 +0000 Greenroofer 91242@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got a dhb Signal jacket. It's very light, but it's not lined on the inside so it feels a bit sticky. Doesn't breathe at all, so I tend to boil in the bag quite a bit. Probably OK to keep for emergencies and certainly packs small, but it doesn't feel very robust.</p> <p>Not sure I'd recommend it whole-heartedly, to be honest. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91178 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:29:34 +0000 cc 91178@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks guys for the kind offers to decorate the jacket! Maybe we could have a special Trash CC's Favourite Jacket PY. </p> <p>@Morningsider I know one or two people who wear cloaks. They look lovely and warm and quite handsome, though a little theatrical - something in the way the cloak can be swirled majestically over the shoulder.<br /> But call it a cape and you provoke a quick reply through gritted teeth, "A <em>cape</em> is what <em>Superman</em> wears. This is a <em>cloak</em>." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91169 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:25:04 +0000 Nelly 91169@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Saw an ad the other day for Vulpine gear - looks very nice - pricey though </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91153 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:33:02 +0000 crowriver 91153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think Min means something like this?</p> <p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F4i6pMD7MeA/SyY72nSMh4I/AAAAAAAABRg/aIF1t0KuDxM/s400/1l.jpg"></p> <p>They seem to be popular in Shanghai:</p> <p><img src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Environment/Pix/pictures/2010/1/18/1263829384388/Cyclists-in-rain-Shanghai-001.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91129 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:48:43 +0000 Claggy Cog 91129@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@smudge, wrong page in last post, they do a men's EQ2.5 jacket, mine is red and I have also had a lot of compliments, so stylish and a great jacket IMO. Not a bad price either £55 notes or thereabouts...As you will see there are other jackets in the dhb range which may suit you better but at the lower price end, and I really recommend their products.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/cycle/cycling-waterproof-jackets/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/cycle/cycling-waterproof-jackets/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91127 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:43:46 +0000 Morningsider 91127@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>fimm - I certainly wasn't aiming anything at you. This is the sort of thing I had in mind:</p> <p><a href="http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/opera-cape-0607-lg.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/opera-cape-0607-lg.jpg</a></p> <p>I hope you realise I was making a joke (badly, obviously) at the absurdity of cycle chic (other views are available). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91124 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:29:48 +0000 Claggy Cog 91124@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Having had two Night Vision jackets, one much, much better than the other, I don't use either. I bought a dare2Be orange waterproof jacket, but although it is waterproof it does not breathe and no pit zips, so the boil in the bag is marked...I now have a dhb EQ2.5 ladies jacket, which is just great and is waterproof, breathable and has pit zips...which I would recommend. Sleeves and body length in dhb products is great too for those taller ones of us. </p> <p>Freestyle alas are no longer producing anything, because if they were I would be up for getting a pair of their waterproof trousers which were long enough in the leg, and extremely lightweight, like a shot, great product.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/cycle/jackets/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/cycle/jackets/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91120 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:52 +0000 Smudge 91120@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>leather jacket with a scotchlike skull and crossbones, now that has a certain ironic cool about it :-)</p> <p>@Min, I'm hoping to make PY tomorrow morning but the bike may well be loaded to the gunnels! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91119 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:50:01 +0000 Uberuce 91119@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've still got enough spare 3M to mark out a skull and crossbones on the back, cc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91112 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:03:25 +0000 steveo 91112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Better bbaaad to the bone than chilled to the bone eh. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91111 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:55:26 +0000 cc 91111@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've found that on very cold days the most comfy outer covering for me is my leather jacket. Not the most visible thing in the dark mind you. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91110 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:48:42 +0000 fimm 91110@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If that's aimed at me, Morningsider, I should point out that it is bright red, and makes me look like a minature tent on wheels. Chic, it ain't... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91107 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:25:54 +0000 Morningsider 91107@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ha, top that Copenhagen Cycle Chic guy - there are cyclists in Edinburgh that wear capes! I assume along with a top hat, monocle, spats and a handy cane. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-91106 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:06:42 +0000 Min 91106@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Haha! It is not that dramatic, just me cycling along in a lime green jacket, clawing at my throat. How good can that me? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-90991 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:50:19 +0000 Dave 90991@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"has a tendancy to velcro your windpipe to your spine"</p> <p>This thread is useless without photos! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-90966 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:45:56 +0000 fimm 90966@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do actually use a (very cheap out of Lidl) cape when riding my Brompton in the rain. I do do very short journeys on the Brompton, though. I don't find wind too much of an issue, inability to signal is more of a problem for me! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-90965 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:45:33 +0000 crowriver 90965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I own two rain capes, plus a number of waterproof cycling jackets, some waterproof trews and a pair of home-made 'rain legs'. </p> <p>Rain capes are very good as a 'just in case': they pack up small and are quick to deploy. Not great in high winds, but really good in a heavy downpour. They keep rider and much of the bike dry (bars, saddle, saddlebag, much of the frame inbetween). They let air circulate so you don't get soaked in sweat.</p> <p>Jackets are better on a windy day: I prefer if they have a hood, as I rarely wear a h****t. So many don't have a hood though. Tend to get very sweaty inside though.</p> <p>Waterproof trews: good at keeping road splash, spray and filth off your keks. However your work trews are likely to be soaked in sweat that has condensed on the inside of the waterproofs, especially if you climb a hill or three.</p> <p>Rain legs/cut down waterproof trews: good solution if wearing short/cycling tights to keep the worst downpour off the thighs and knees. Handy for wind-driven rain during an Audax, for example... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-90959 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:19:37 +0000 Roibeard 90959@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used/abused a Freestyle Gore-Tex jacket for many years in my short commute, however I found it warm and insufficiently breathable for summer use. Having ripped it, I bought a <a href="http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garments/detail/index.php?pgc=NIKWAXANALOGYLIGHTJACKETQUITOUNISEX">Paramo Quito</a>, which does appear to be operating on a quantum level of magic - one can actually breathe through it, yet it remains waterproof (for Scottish, all-day rain meanings).</p> <p>It does appear a bit chilly for winter use (it's the light version as most Paramo jackets have a reputation for being very cozy), so I'm planning on getting my Freestyle repaired for use in snow...</p> <p>Oh, and Paramo don't do lightweight trousers that are up to cycling abrasion, unfortunately, so back to Gore-Tex for the bottom half.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899&page=2#post-90910 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:08:56 +0000 Min 90910@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I love my <a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/surface-aquaphobic-wool-jacket/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=+surface++aquaphobic+broad&amp;utm_campaign=RTC_surface&amp;referid=googwig&amp;utm_adgroup=MS_Surface_Aquaphobic&amp;gclid=CLOU4LyZzrMCFW3MtAoda10Acg">Surface jacket</a> but I did get mine for less than half price, otherwise it is over £100. It seems to me to be better than waterproof as I do not get the same clammy dampness when riding as with Goretex etc. It is not the sort of garment one stuffs into the bottom of a pannier just in case though.</p> <p>I do have a heavy Goretex jacket which is suitable for winter riding and prety damned waterproof that I would be willing to sell you for a trifling sum (say £20) if it fitted and you liked it but A) It is lime green and B) It has velcro all up the front and has a tendancy to velcro your windpipe to your spine while riding. However I will bring it to PY one morning if you or anyone else might be interested? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90882 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:50:59 +0000 kaputnik 90882@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Clearly you need an <a href="http://www.google.com/patents?id=w_MAAAAAEBAJ&amp;printsec=abstract&amp;zoom=4#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false"><strong>AEROCAPE</strong> then!</p> <p><img src="http://i47.tinypic.com/1181wsw.png"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90881 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:30:27 +0000 Smudge 90881@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lol, No chance in Edinburgh winds! :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90878 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:53:46 +0000 SRD 90878@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In that case, I think you should go for a cape! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90872 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:03:14 +0000 Smudge 90872@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looking at a number of the above solutions, I should point out I very rarely wear a waterproof if I'm out for sport (unless it's really really bad!), but for commuting a short (6 miles ish each way) run to and from the train I normally wear work clothes and stick the waterproof on top to keep them dry. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90863 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:29:47 +0000 Nelly 90863@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have pretty much stopped using waterproof gear unless the forecast is horrendously wet for hours on end - then I accept I will boil in the bag and pull on the watrproof troos and jacket.</p> <p>But 90% of the time I wear a Bike CooP windproof (made by Polaris) which is a great all round jacket, and deals with mild rain easily. I just vary the number and style of merino tops underneath dependent on season - seems to work well.</p> <p>I also have a tiny packable shell (mountain warehouse - not technically waterproof) that I wash in proofer as a top layer if I get caught out - rarely use it, and it now looks a bit motheaten. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90861 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:20:35 +0000 Lezzles 90861@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Like others I don't think I've perfected my set up yet. It all depends on the time of year. </p> <p>In summer skin is 100% waterproof and is pretty good.I wear a high vis t-shirt instead of going naked though.<br /> In autumn I have an Altura men's jacket (not nightvision) and have had no issues with it. Gets a bit hot though.<br /> In winter I use the Altura or my husband's decathlon cheapy jacket. The fact that the decathlon jacket is not breathable is a bonus cos its so flipping cold. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90860 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:08:02 +0000 Baldcyclist 90860@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a Gore Path Neon jacket, it's very waterproof but not as breathable as it could be, IMO it lacks under arm vents. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90858 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:00:42 +0000 DaveC 90858@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a Vision thingy, Its a Plastic bag with arms. I have found nothing as waterproof AND breathable as Gortex. My next Jacket will be Goretex. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90846 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:59:51 +0000 Smudge 90846@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Slow computer double tap, sorry! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90845 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:59:17 +0000 Smudge 90845@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks all. Will investigate the Gore and maybe the Endura options then :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8899#post-90824 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:35:28 +0000 wingpig 90824@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em><blockquote>"but not so robust as Pro Shell or Paclite"</blockquote></em></p> <p>Considering how little I've worn it and how few of the times when I did wear it were in conjunction with a rucksack then my Gore Paclite (pretty much unbreathable as far as I'm concerned to the extent that the waterprofosity is impossible to judge) can be considered extremely fragile to have been worn through at the back where the rucksack rested. It spends 364.24 days a year in my bag in case there's ever a downpour when it's very very cold so the odd bit of wear isn't a problem. </p>