Best Rain coat ever

[gregkeller]

I'm looking for the best rain coat ever. I want something that is a shell only, no insulation so i can wear it most of the year by varying insulation underneath. I would like something completely waterproof, not resistant, and i also don't believe all that much in "breathability" of fabric. That being said i would like a jacket with venting options to help regulate internal humidity. Something that is form fitting and bike specific would obviously be best. Price is secondary to performance. Any help is aprreciated.

 

[rule62]

Check out Showers Pass gear. It is the best that I have found, designed specifically for cycling, and covers all the bases.

http://www.showerspass.com/

 

[bobbyOCR]

Check out Showers Pass gear. It is the best that I have found, designed specifically for cycling, and covers all the bases.

http://www.showerspass.com/

+1 on that. Very breathable, completely waterproof, and warm. Excellent quality gear.

 

[DesFlurane]

I have one of these,

http://www.gorebikewear.com/uk/published/gfe_navnode/ukgbw.prod.gt.men.html

Meets all your requirements.

 

[gregkeller]

Which model Gore did you go with, and what type of price, from the searching i've done the showers pass elite jacket or maybe the Gore Alp-X or Oxygen would be two good bets, i like the venting options on the Showers Pass, so might be leaning towards that one.

 

[DesFlurane]

I have a model from last year, but is comparable with the AlpX.

Rode in mine yesterday, group ride 50miles, intermittant heavy downpours, temperature about 15c. Never got 'hot' but did sweat a lot!
Also commute in 3c and use as a windshell. Doesn't get any colder than that here
Will fold small enough,just, to fit in a jersey pocket.
Paid 160 GB pounds.
Worth every penny to me.

 

[Bigbananabike]

I'm looking for the best rain coat ever. I want something that is a shell only, no insulation so i can wear it most of the year by varying insulation underneath. I would like something completely waterproof, not resistant, and i also don't believe all that much in "breathability" of fabric. That being said i would like a jacket with venting options to help regulate internal humidity. Something that is form fitting and bike specific would obviously be best. Price is secondary to performance. Any help is aprreciated.

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Groundeffect Stormtrooper. Brilliant . Many good features including a hood (when needed folds out) that fits under the helmet and is cut back for side vision.
Safe colours of orange(best, it's what I've got) and medium blue.
www.groundeffect.co.nz