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I know I'm thinking of a broad range with the jacket... I will be layering up underneath so will be using less layers on the warmer end of the scale... a hood would be nice as well, but not essential... I'd go with another Arc'teryx as my Beta Sv is nothing short of amazing but I'm not gonna start riding in that
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But do you want a rain jacket, or a jacket to keep you warm?
The only thing that comes close to both and functions is a softshell with zips, but it won't keep you dry forever.
In UK rain i wouldn't be out without a proper rain jacket.
I ride with an arcteryx alpha FL or variant of it. I don't like to be wet.
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I'd go with another Arc'teryx as my Beta Sv is nothing short of amazing but I'm not gonna start riding in that
Why not :) For pouring rain or snow, it's the way to go. Layers underneath, completely waterproof, massive pit zips from waist to elbow so no clammy feels even when it warms up a bit. Beta AR served me well for year-round London commuting and here in Colorado where it snows regularly (but doesn't rain a lot).
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Yemble
0-15C is a big range. No single jacket will cover that.
0-10C
I always have a real rain jacket, could be a light one but a real one. Underneath a merino blend baselayer and then a fleece midlayer, with a full zip to vent, the fleece thickness depends on the average temp expected, could also be polartec alpha. You could also try a softshell, I had a quecha one that was brilliant, then if you're out for not long this will keep you warm if went. Insulated jackets get used from around 0C for me.
Also a face buff, covering your face adds a.lot.of warmth.