Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I've been using the stowaway for carrying in case of the odd shower, but wanted something that will keep you dry - as even the softshell absorbs a lot of water (I have washed both with water repellent/gore washing additive type stuff).

So what would be better than the rain jacket?

Nah, I think the rain jacket's the one then, definitely. There's like two different types of fabric on the inner, the panels at the side (under the arms) are obviously meant to be more breathable than the front and back panels and sleeves.

I just found the cut to be not as nice as the stowaway but that's a personal thing - I was trying it on in fat bastard size and the arms were too long and baggy for me. Might be fine in a normal medium/large size.

In other news, I accidentally invented the "budget Rapha" look this morning. White long-sleeve Uniqlo base layer with black Mavic jersey over the top, black cap, black DHB shorts and white Uniqlo socks with black stripe at the top - I was a white armband and some pink trim away from a full house, and all at a fraction of the price.