gw8izr
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Post by gw8izr on Aug 12, 2008 9:24:40 GMT
So ... here we are in mid August and it looks like its going to pi$$ down 'til next March! When I took the dogs out this morning for their usual hour.. like drowned rats when we got back.
Living in this temperate climate you end up with quite a large selection of waterproof gear from one piece rigging suits to lightweight running jackets, my next piece of hi tech plastic to wrap round me, is for winter cycling. All of my roadie stuff is just too flimsy for MTB use, in particular they all leak at contact points when using a hydration pack.
So what do you use, whats good, whats poor?
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Post by martinw on Aug 12, 2008 9:37:50 GMT
At the moment Ive got a cheapie halfords thing that does the job but hardly comes out of the bag. If it does rain Ive got one of these www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=122&prod_id=137 Its handy in light showers and drys out pretty rapid but no good in heavy non stop rain. Ive been thinking of getting something before the winter comes but It looks like I'm going to need it sooner than later. Ive got a cracking RAB walking waterproof and its a nice cut for the bike, as tempted as I am sometimes to take it on the bike, If I come off and trash it i will be gutted, especially at £200 a pop. I don't know what to go for to be honest, Endura do a good line at reasonable prices. |
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Post by jeffers696 on Aug 13, 2008 12:50:12 GMT
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Post by ftasb on Aug 14, 2008 11:26:47 GMT
I think the Altura Nevis Waterproof Jacket is the free gift again this month if you subscribe to MBR. Also this month in MBR they're testing waterproof jackets, i think the Endura Laser Waterproof Jacket came top with 9/10 -  |
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Post by gw8izr on Aug 14, 2008 11:41:54 GMT
Thanks for the info all..
All my walking and climbing stuff is a bit baggy and heavy for bike use, I suppose I could always put weight on to solve that... maybe...
If the Endura stuff is as well made as their shorts they are well worth a look, so I will.
That Altura Nevis thingy looks good - is there a reasonable overlap of the zip?
I've got a set of waders with inbuilt steel toe cap wellies here, they may be more suitable as the year moves on :-(
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Post by ftasb on Aug 14, 2008 12:07:22 GMT
I tend to sway towards the Endura stuff. I've had a few pairs of Endura gloves and have currently got the Zyme shorts, all good quality gear at a decent price. I've got my eye on this as my first purchase for the winter - Endura Gridlock Waterproof Jacket  |
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Post by jeffers696 on Aug 14, 2008 12:14:05 GMT
That Altura Nevis thingy looks good - is there a reasonable overlap of the zip? ye its good, i had no leakage and at one point i was in a river on the weekend |
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Post by sikora on Aug 14, 2008 14:26:43 GMT
As wet as it is, i don't think i'd want to wear the Nevis at this time of the year. The Missus has one and it looks more suited to cold, winter riding. (Mesh lining, fleece neck, etc) i have an Altura waterproof, but i'm not sure on the model. Its thinner and packable compared to the Nevis. The way i see it though: If your cold, your not riding hard enough  |
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Post by superfurrymonkey on Aug 14, 2008 16:56:34 GMT
I tend to sway towards the Endura stuff. I've had a few pairs of Endura gloves and have currently got the Zyme shorts, all good quality gear at a decent price. I've got my eye on this as my first purchase for the winter - Endura Gridlock Waterproof Jacket i have this jacket in red and it's great for the price, good ventilation, pit zips not very lightweight compaired with a paclite but it's only 50 pound. |
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Post by ftasb on Aug 14, 2008 21:24:45 GMT
Just had a look in MBR at the 'Budget Jackets' group test in this month's issue, here's the scores on the doors - - Adidas Response CP Rain Jacket - £54.99 - 7/10
- Altura Airstream - £44.99 - 8/10
- Altura Crosslite - £79.99 - 9/10
- Cannondale Packme - £35.00 - 9/10
- Endura Convert II - £64.99 - 9/10
- Endura Laser - £39.99 - 10/10 (Winner)
- Gore Bike Wear Phantom - £99.99 - 10/10
- Madison Pursuit Windproof - £29.99 - 8/10
- Polaris Chromium - £59.99 - 9/10
- Protective Victoria - £64.95 - 8/10
- The North Face Apex Zeitgeist - £65.00 - 7/10
The Endura Laser won for it's 'outstanding value for money'. |
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Post by ftasb on Aug 14, 2008 21:35:17 GMT
I think the Altura Nevis Waterproof Jacket is the free gift again this month if you subscribe to MBR. Yep, pages 52 / 53 - "Subscribe to MBR for just £23.40 every 6 months - and receive an Altura Nevis Jacket, worth £49.99, absolutely FREE" |
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Post by sikora on Aug 14, 2008 21:40:26 GMT
Are you on the payroll at MBR or something?
The MBR is even your favourite trail!!
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Post by ftasb on Aug 14, 2008 21:41:56 GMT
Just think of me as a public information tool |
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gw8izr
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Post by gw8izr on Aug 15, 2008 11:44:34 GMT
The way i see it though: If your cold, your not riding hard enough I agree that during the warmer months when riding the artificial trails thats a fair strategy - but in winter in the mountains when you have an off or your bike breaks then its not so good... but its each to there own. last night watching a perfect sunset over the sea and a perfect moonrise over Snowdon.. didn't need a coat :-) |
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Post by ftasb on Aug 15, 2008 13:23:10 GMT
last night watching a perfect sunset over the sea and a perfect moonrise over Snowdon.. didn't need a coat :-) Got any pics gw8izr? |
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