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@Russell160
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.