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03-01.-2007, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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Burley raingear no more
I just found out that Burley, a former cooperative based in Oregon, is no longer producing raingear as of a recent buyout and a severe downsizing. (Under new ownership, they are focusing on their trailers...so no more tandems, either.)
I am a huge fan of their raincoats, which are very well designed for cycling, so I'm sad to hear the news. Apparently, they just couldn't survive fiscally as a coop. I assume most American consumers just aren't willing to pay more for a product that's made by decently paid and treated workers here in the States. Anyway, as a year-round, carless cyclist in the drippy northwest, I feel qualified to recommend their Rock Point rain jacket, while you can still find them. I'm glad they're made so sturdy...I won't have to shop around for a replacement for another couple years, at least. |
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03-01.-2007, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WA State
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Re: Burley raingear no more
When you do need to replace your raincoat, I've always heard great things about Showers Pass raingear. They are also local (Seattle area I believe) and run by a couple. Personally I can't wear a real raincoat. I get waaaay to hot. I perfer a soft shell, which suprisingly keeps me very dry and happy.
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07-01.-2007, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Burley raingear no more
Thanks for the pointer, Eden. Their jackets look very well-designed, and their touring jacket looks very similar to the Burley one I like so much now. For those interested, here are their jackets:
http://showerspass.com/cart/index.php?cPath=21_25 Anyone out there have any personal experience with Showers Pass's stuff? |
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08-01.-2007, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posts: 184
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Re: Burley raingear no more
Have you tried J&G Bicycle Clothing?
http://www.bicycleclothing.com/ They're out of Oregon, in your neck of the woods. I've been very happy with their prices and their products. |
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