Winter clothing guide??
#226
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A real rain jacket
I have purchased at least five jackets in the past years that purported to be rain jackets. They weren't close and all were a waste of money. I finally broke down and ordered a Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket. I had the opportunity to ride in a pretty good downpour this morning. The jacket was flawless. It kept me completely dry except for a little dampness on my jersey sleeves. I should made this purchase years ago. Below is the link to the jacket on the Showers Pass website. It's on sale now too.
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
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I have purchased at least five jackets in the past years that purported to be rain jackets. They weren't close and all were a waste of money. I finally broke down and ordered a Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket. I had the opportunity to ride in a pretty good downpour this morning. The jacket was flawless. It kept me completely dry except for a little dampness on my jersey sleeves. I should made this purchase years ago. Below is the link to the jacket on the Showers Pass website. It's on sale now too.
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
![](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1083x1300/men_s_elite_2_1_jacket_goldenrod_front_2019_2000x_dd36ae1cab763cd82535a9f21e72664c39e5467d.jpg)
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
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Five jackets is a lot! I commute in cold rainy weather often and my good old Gore jacket is holding as new for five years and counting. On the expensive side, but 5+ years made it a good investment after all.
I think it is difficult to beat goretex for cold+rain. If it gets warm, different story.
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[QUOTE=haphaeu;21415314]Would you mind sharing which jackets did not work? Were they not watertight enough? Or not ventilated enough (humidity build up in the inside)
All the jackets I bought were under $30, which may be the issue. And yes, none of the jackets were watertight enough or ventilated at all.
All the jackets I bought were under $30, which may be the issue. And yes, none of the jackets were watertight enough or ventilated at all.
#229
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I ride down to -10 degrees Celsius, the last winters are warm and dry, there is almost no snow. Warm socks, warm sneakers (I wear straps). Jeans with temobelem, jacket, jacket, helmet, gloves.
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I have purchased at least five jackets in the past years that purported to be rain jackets. They weren't close and all were a waste of money. I finally broke down and ordered a Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket. I had the opportunity to ride in a pretty good downpour this morning. The jacket was flawless. It kept me completely dry except for a little dampness on my jersey sleeves. I should made this purchase years ago. Below is the link to the jacket on the Showers Pass website. It's on sale now too.
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...nt=27453944645
https://showerspass.com/products/mens-transit-pant
fyi - no need to size up. I sized up but I could have gotten my normal size, but these aren't too bad
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I like the bottom cuffs a lot
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No, or maybe yes. Because these share the name:
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Bike Gaiter (short)
I sometimes use them while commuting, when it rains.
Just a shame gaiters like these wear out quickly and that alternatives are often cycling shoe specific.
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Bike Gaiter (short)
I sometimes use them while commuting, when it rains.
Just a shame gaiters like these wear out quickly and that alternatives are often cycling shoe specific.
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not what I think of, when I hear "gaiters"
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Winter Game Changers
These items have been worth the money to keep me comfy commuting down a winter. Single digits are tough when above 20 mph and not pedaling hard. Otherwise these are great additions the past few years. The Bar Ends alone are incredible (unless windy).
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Incredible. Barely need a warm glove of any kind unless below freezing and then still don’t need much.
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x678/img_6491_2ff65051b54f9c0c2c7d323205a06ba916b04b22.jpeg)
My version is a couple years old and going strong. Very comfortable and works well with my goggles in terms of lens fog control.
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Like the Bar Mitts - total game changers. After years of covers, socks, other so-called high end winter boots- these did the trick. I use them for road biking commute in the winter.
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Another super pricey item but amazingly worth the money. Comfortable, layers well, great with wind and precipitation on my freezing commute down the mountain.
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Incredible. Barely need a warm glove of any kind unless below freezing and then still don’t need much.
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x678/img_6491_2ff65051b54f9c0c2c7d323205a06ba916b04b22.jpeg)
My version is a couple years old and going strong. Very comfortable and works well with my goggles in terms of lens fog control.
![](https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1142x1404/img_6490_2dc381b9fc9fe4f49e83b5f3897bca30734844c1.jpeg)
Like the Bar Mitts - total game changers. After years of covers, socks, other so-called high end winter boots- these did the trick. I use them for road biking commute in the winter.
![](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1477x1839/img_6489_9b1c6b6efb952f04331557c01eca72a7ddcaa215.jpeg)
Another super pricey item but amazingly worth the money. Comfortable, layers well, great with wind and precipitation on my freezing commute down the mountain.
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