Is there such a thing as....

[Stephen brown]

Hello

Having come from a golfing background where Goretex is the norm, im finding my boil in the bag cycle jackets a bit annoying

Is there such a thing as a cycling jacket with the following features

Full Breathable
Water resistant
Removable Sleeves
Lightweight (within reason)

I have found some of the features but not all in one, up to about £200

Many thanks

Stephen

 

[mattobrien]

Would the Castelli Gabba convertible jersey / jacket fit the bill? Or possible Gabba SS jersey with the Nano flex arm warmers?

Also I believe there is a Gore jacket, possibly phantom that may also do all of the above.

 

[Stephen brown]

Cheers Matt

I had discounted the Gore, as its not fully breathable, but the Castelli looks interesting, I dont need it to be suitable for Monsoons so that may fit the bill, I think I will try and find one to try on tomorrow

If the Gore, was full Goretex it would be ideal

 

[mattobrien]

I believe there is a gore fabric, Active Shell / AS that is supposed to be breathable. Not sure which kit uses it though.

 

[Hill Wimp]

The item of clothing needed doesn't have to be an actual item of specific cycling clothing. If you have a golfing jacket that does the job use that. Don't fall for the everything i use/wear for cycling must now be cycling specific.

 

[Stephen brown]

The item of clothing needed doesn't have to be an actual item of specific cycling clothing. If you have a golfing jacket that does the job use that. Don't fall for the everything i use/wear for cycling must now be cycling specific.

I do, but it's very golfy......but you may have a point

 

[Hill Wimp]

I do, but it's very golfy......but you may have a point

Trust me, no one cares, many will be envious, your wallet will still be full but most importantly you will be dry inside and out while others will be soaked through.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I find that on a bike I get sweaty and non of this waterproof but breathable stuff is breathable enough to stop me getting sweaty so I get just as wet as I would without waterproofs so I just don't bother wearing them.

 

[Stephen brown]

I tried on The Gore Oxygen today, does not have Removable sleeves but seems to fit everything else, still cogitating......

 

[PaulSecteur]

Have you had a look at the gore phantom?

http://www.tgstore.eu/phantom-jacket-p-3926.html

 

[400bhp]

don't exist.

Anyone tells you different is suffering Emperor's new clothes syndrome.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Is there such a thing as a cycling jacket with the following features
Full Breathable
Water resistant
Removable Sleeves
Lightweight (within reason)

Ha
ha, ha ha ha, HAaaaaaaaa Ha. If there was one we'd all be wearing it.

It's a fair question and depends partly on how sweaty you get,, but for most of us fully breathable and fully waterproof are as rare as unobtanium. Also, what works for the summer is not what you'll need in the winter
If you need a sleeveless option consider a Gilet as well as a waterproof jacket, they don't have to be expensive and are very versatile and can be worn in conjunction with a lighter waterproof to deal with colder and wetter days.
There are non cycling options, I've just invested in a Paramo Velaquez light smock as my choice of winter waterproof, not light but pretty waterproof and surprisingly well ventilated.

 

[Stephen brown]

I think I'm finding out that there is no perfect answer

I'm a sweaty bugger which does not help and I think breathability is my main concern so I will concentrate on that feature and go from there

Thanks for all you suggestions and replies

I will now go and bug the life out of the local shops and try them on for size, which is also a factor as I'm not Wiggo shaped

 

[michaelcycle]

http://www.montane.co.uk/range/men/windproof/featherlite-vlo-jacket

^^^ Might be an option (unless remove able sleeves are a must)

ETA: saw your budget is actually £200 so also this as an option:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-fiandre-no-rain-jacket/

 

[Longshot]

I do, but it's very golfy......but you may have a point

I've got a Goretex golf jacket with removable sleeves that I occasionally use on the bike. I find the design very versatile and prefer it to my cycle specific waterproof (which to be fair was not nearly as expensive so not really comparable). It doesn't look right but it works so...