Autumn/winter clothing advice

[scouserinlondon]

Hello experienced cyber-chums. I have a novice winter clothing question.

When I first bought my bike I went to Halfords and bought a cheapo 'breathable'(not very) Polaris rain coat. Now during the summer months, when I cycled in the downpours no rain got in, but due to the lack of ventilation I got pretty clammy.

I've got a limited budget for winter kit and I am faced with a dliema.

Do I get rid of the not-very breathable coat in favour of something better like an Altura Night Vision £65 jobby.

or do I stick with the cheapo waterproof and get a soft shell jacket thingy which will keep me warmer as I won't sweat as much in the waterproof anyway, because it's colder?

Thanks in advance.

 

[l4dva]

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/3591/Altura_Night_Vision_Windproof_Jacket_200809

one of these to keep you warm, and then a light weight waterproof jacket, like the ones that foldup into its own pocket type for when it rains worn over the top of the altura jacket

I actually only just got my altura jacket today ordered from that site on sunday, Cannot beat that price!!

 

[Perry]

IMHO Even expensive waterproof jackets will make you clammy.

Some riders on here ride in the wet expecting to get wet but get clothing thats dries quickly.

 

[Downward]

I have that jacket - It's not too bad and if you get some decent layers underneath you will be fine.

For the cold (Under 5 Degree C) I use a £20 jacket from decathlon. Got me through last winter.

 

[johnr]

I have a foska skeleton training jacket. Keeps the weather out for the best part of an hour unless the rain/snow is torrential. The reflectiveness is great - you can hear cars slowing behind you and giving a wider berth.