The Ultimate Riding Jacket?

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couple of rainy weeks commuting with my rab exodus and it has kept me really as I hoped, although it gets a bit hot when it is over +10c, even with just a tshirt under it. Good stuff!

I really like my Haglofs Reptile on the bike, but it's black which isn't that safe.

Shit.......I didn't realise black clothes were unsafe. I've got a lot of cycling clothes to take back

There goes my elvish cloak...

I've always worn "safety black" when cycling.

It makes it harder for those armoured humans to aim at you.

i only where black when cycleing,

i have lights and reflecting bits so i'm golden

Mount asgard jacket arrived. First impression after a quick ride is that it is awesome.

Showers Pass soft shell trainer on the way for ze winter

Very good choice.

Any decent shower-proof jackets available below £50? Good deals anywhere at the moment?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-heritage-ultralight-windproof-jacket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Campagnolo-Campagnolo_Heritage_Ultralight_Windproof_Jacket-Black

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Montane_Prism_2_0_Jacket/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CLEARANCE_1011_OGB

jackets are crap for riding in

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-heritage-ultralight-windproof-jacket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Campagnolo-Campagnolo_Heritage_Ultralight_Windproof_Jacket-Black

Award for the most pointless link goes to^.

There aren't any in stock. In any size. At all.

they were when I posted it

Showers Pass soft shell trainer on the way for ze winter

My it's a tasty bit of kit; zip vent in middle of your shoulders, taped outer seams, zipper adjustable cuffs, double front zip.

I am going to the lakes for a week in November and I am looking for a jacket primarily for hill walking, but which I can use for my 10 mile commute in awful weather. I have a budget of £200. I want it to be breathable and waterproof.

At the moment I favour the Berghaus Mera Peak. Does anyone have any better suggestions?

Update: I've spaffed my load on a Berghaus Mount Asgard. I'll report back.

if you just want breathable and waterproof, I will say go for the RAB Momentum

Can you check over your shoulder with the hood up?

riding who needs the hood up???

Personally I think we need a new post modern paradigm. The breathable, waterproof goal is a post war illusion. Why?
-how often do you get cold from the wind? Every day.
-how often do you get sweaty from riding? Every day.
-how often do you get rain so bad it soaks through to the skin? Maybe once or twice every winter.
-is there any fabric that is truly breathable and waterproof to the extent you need it to be when cycling moderately hard? No.

The real solution is a windproof softshell with some shower protection. Like the Endura Windchill, just for example. Has roubaix back for breathability.
On the times it rains so hard the drains back up then get off and wait in a shop door way. OR just get a bit wet.

true

Personally I think we need a new post modern paradigm. The breathable, waterproof goal is a post war illusion. Why?
-how often do you get cold from the wind? Every day.
-how often do you get sweaty from riding? Every day.
-how often do you get rain so bad it soaks through to the skin? Maybe once or twice every winter.
-is there any fabric that is truly breathable and waterproof to the extent you need it to be when cycling moderately hard? No.

The real solution is a windproof softshell with some shower protection. Like the Endura Windchill, just for example. Has roubaix back for breathability.
On the times it rains so hard the drains back up then get off and wait in a shop door way. OR just get a bit wet.

Like was mentioned on the very first page of this thread you mean?

Aaaaaaah yes.............I shall now leave quietly.

I still say that a waterproof is required, out here anyway. Over on your side, most of the rain I've experienced has been drizzly to steady, but rarely a downpour. On my side, our summer rains (no raingear needed in winter) come typically in the late afternoon or evening after a hot and humid build-up. It's like standing under a weir.