Wet weather jacket, recommendations

[Mike Muz]

Ok enough is enough! I've already had three soakings this week on my commute. Only 11 miles each time and on the flat, so it cuold be worse.
I've been wearing a windproof jacket over my jersey. I still get wet through it, which I can cope with as I don't get cold. But it billows, even though it's all done up at the front.
Can anyone here recommend a jacket that doesn't do that? Are clear racing capes any good? What about gilets too? Do some have mesh on the back, too? So many questions !
I don't tend to hang around when I'm on my road bike, so I don't want something I'll overheat in.
BTW I have still been washing my rims when I get home, don't want sh-t braking, or premature wear on the rims or pads!

Any help gratefully received

Mike

 

[Vino]

Re:

Gabba.

Half the peloton (including the ones not wearing Castelli team kit) had them on for that snow-interrupted MSR a couple of seasons ago, and my LS jersey version is by a mile the best bit of cycling kit I've ever owned. You won't need so many layers (a thermal LS base layer underneath and I'm good to go down to a couple of degrees or so, no jacket required) so not as spendy as it might first appear.

I remember getting caught in a blizzard coming across Strines Moor soon after I got mine, snow settling all over me as well as the road. I stopped to shake it off once the sun came out, and I was completely dry, like it hadn't happened.

 

[mrkawasaki]

Lusso Aqua Repel.

http://www.lusso.bike/aqua-repel-jacket.html

 

[carlrh]

Mike depends on budget.
Vermarc Zero Aqua L/S Jersey are good.

 

[Mike Muz]

Re:

Hi Carl,

Well, I wasn't reckoning on over 100 notes! :shock:

£60, tops. I don't need a waterproof, breathable, stormproof jacket that unfolds into a two man tent. Just something that I'll not get too hot in, and I won't look like the Michelin man as I'm riding along

Mike

 

[greencat]

Army surplus goretex. The RAF/Navy/Police stuff is also good if you don't want the camo look - but don't mind not having a hood.

If you are lucky, you'll get change from £30.

 

[Mike Muz]

Army surplus goretex. The RAF/Navy/Police stuff is also good if you don't want the camo look - but don't mind not having a hood.

If you are lucky, you'll get change from £30.

Good call mate

I'd imagine it's bulky though, no? Could I get it in a jersey pocket if there was a miracle and the Sun came out.
Two days, three soakings! :evil:
Today was looking good too, almost risked wearing my cycling socks, until about an hour before I left work! :roll: Then it was biblical as I rode home. Shortly after I got in, the Sun came out, albeit for a few seconds :evil:

 

[greencat]

Yep, probably is reasonably bulky - but you might be able to roll it small enough to bungy under your saddle. It will keep you dry, and keep the wind out without sweating like a pig though.

 

[Vino]

^

Yep, probably is reasonably bulky - but you might be able to roll it small enough to bungy under your saddle. It will keep you dry, and keep the wind out without sweating like a pig though.

....and is the obvious choice should your air support get shot down and you're caught in crossfire in the middle of a minefield or summat.

Mike, for me, it's something of a false economy to have a warmish jersey or two and maybe a £60 jacket that isn't much good, when you could just wear a comfortable close-fitting jersey/jacket that does all you need, as per the first three recommendations above. I ride all year round, and don't ever wear a winter jacket any more.

 

[bm0p700f]

Re:

altura night vision is what I wear when I want to keep a bit drier on the commute. My bottom half still gets wet though.