Help choosing jacket

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing
an autumn jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one,
but I need to keep the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX
pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it to:
- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a
waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some
potential candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any
of the following, and if so how would they rate them for the above
for fastish
fitness cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all
ears, but remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into
domestic overdraft!
Gaz

I've got the ALTURA NEVIS (Yellow):
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=23023

I'ts currently discounted. I've had it for years and at this price I
was considering replacing it.
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Cheers
the.Mark

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Quoted message said:

I've got the ALTURA NEVIS (Yellow):
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=23023

I'ts currently discounted. I've had it for years and at this price I
was considering replacing it.

I could have been unlucky, but mine fell to bits after 6 months of use. The
cuff straps came unsewn and the zip failed.

Got a Berghaus now which seems rather better engineered...

Just my 2p

Tim

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(') said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing an autumn
jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one, but I need to keep
the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX pump as well. Ideally(!) I
want it to:

- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a waste of my
wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some potential
candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any of the following,
and if so how would they rate them for the above for fastish fitness
cycling?

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

This is a really good jacket; I've had one for about three years. The
colour has faced a bit but it's still waterproof and very comfortable to
wear. The only downside is it doesn't fold up small enough to fit in a
jersey pocket (it does fit into it's own back pocket, but...

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;; do it from  religious conviction."          -- Pascal

the.Mark said:

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing
an autumn jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one,
but I need to keep the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX
pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it to:
- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a
waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some
potential candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any
of the following, and if so how would they rate them for the above
for fastish
fitness cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all
ears, but remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into
domestic overdraft!
Gaz

I've got the ALTURA NEVIS (Yellow):
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=23023

I'ts currently discounted. I've had it for years and at this price I
was considering replacing it.

Check bottom right on the page: out of stock, unfortunately.

GazK said:

the.Mark said:

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing
an autumn jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one,
but I need to keep the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX
pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it to:
- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is
very important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike
its a waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some
potential candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any
of the following, and if so how would they rate them for the
above for fastish
fitness cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all
ears, but remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into
domestic overdraft!
Gaz

I've got the ALTURA NEVIS (Yellow):
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=23023

I'ts currently discounted. I've had it for years and at this
price I was considering replacing it.

Check bottom right on the page: out of stock, unfortunately.

Bummer.
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Cheers
the.Mark

"GazK" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing an autumn
jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one, but I need to keep the
price down so I can squeeze in an HPX pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it
to:

- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very important,
if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some potential
candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any of the following, and
if so how would they rate them for the above for fastish fitness cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all ears, but
remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into domestic overdraft!

Gaz

I've been using my Altura Nevis for 4 seasons now. I bought a new one (at a
discount) last winter but I am still using my old one. Wiggle have got it at
£39.99 ( £10 off rrp). It has no method of fixing to a bike though. BTW I
am a long distance cycle/camper and don't maintain anything like high
speeds!
--
Trevor A Panther
In South Yorkshire,
England, United Kingdom.
www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Tim Dunne said:

I could have been unlucky, but mine fell to bits after 6 months of use. The
cuff straps came unsewn and the zip failed.

I think yours must have been made on a Friday. Mine is fine after
about 3 years of abuse. Not quite so Hi-viz as it was new.

Large & above back in stock I see.
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the.Mark said:

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing
an autumn jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one,
but I need to keep the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX
pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it to:
- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a
waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some
potential candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any
of the following, and if so how would they rate them for the above for
fastish
fitness cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all
ears, but remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into
domestic overdraft!
Gaz

I've got the ALTURA NEVIS (Yellow):
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=23023

I'ts currently discounted. I've had it for years and at this price I was
considering replacing it.

Check bottom right on the page: out of stock, unfortunately.

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing an autumn
jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one, but I need to keep the
price down so I can squeeze in an HPX pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it
to:

- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a waste of my
wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

With that in mind I'd avoid specifically water*proof* stuff as the
tendency for own-juice-basting is much higher than with a simply
showerproof, windproof top. A basically more breathable fabric is
better than any number of vents.

Pertex is a common weapon of choice here, I use a Mardale bike jacket
which fits the criteria reasonably well, see
http://www.mardale.com/bike.html
Alternatives from Rab and Montane are lighter and less bulky but are
pocket free: take your pick.

Pete.
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Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/

POHB said:

Tim Dunne said:

I could have been unlucky, but mine fell to bits after 6 months of use. The
cuff straps came unsewn and the zip failed.

I think yours must have been made on a Friday. Mine is fine after
about 3 years of abuse. Not quite so Hi-viz as it was new.

Mine had a hole in it 2 weeks after buying.

I think this had something to do with falling off at 60km/h and
sliding down the road.

Tim

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Quoted message said:

It has no method of fixing to a bike though.

Roll tightly, attach to saddle rails with toe strap.

Simon Brooke said:

in message <[email hidden]>,

GazK (') said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing
an autumn jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one,
but I need to keep the price down so I can squeeze in an HPX
pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it to:

- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is
very important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its
a waste of my wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some
potential candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any
of the following, and if so how would they rate them for the
above for fastish fitness cycling?

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

This is a really good jacket; I've had one for about three
years. The colour has faced a bit but it's still waterproof
and very comfortable to wear. The only downside is it doesn't
fold up small enough to fit in a jersey pocket (it does fit
into it's own back pocket, but...

What a good idea. I'll need to try that.
--
Cheers
the.Mark

GazK said:

The chilly weather outside has got me thinking about choosing an autumn
jacket. My wife has kindly offered to buy me one, but I need to keep the
price down so I can squeeze in an HPX pump as well. Ideally(!) I want it
to:

- pack small and have a means to fix to the bike - this is very
important, if I can't carry it on my minimalist bike its a waste of my
wife's money!
- be windproof
- be showerproof
- not baste me in my own juices (flaps, pit vents etc)
- be very cheap

I know many of these conflict, but Edinburgh bikes have some potential
candidates. So the question is, does anyone own any of the following,
and if so how would they rate them for the above for fastish fitness
cycling?

ALTURA CROPTON -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=20714

ALTURA NEVIS -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21713

ALTURA STREAM -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=21754

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA -
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19856

Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all ears, but
remember, anything over £50 is going to put me into domestic overdraft!

Gaz

Thanks for all the responses. In the end I didn't go for any of these! I
upped my wife's budget a little (!) and ordered this:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

I will post a ride report when I am forced to use it!

Gaz

Quoted message said:

Thanks for all the responses. In the end I didn't go for any of these! I
upped my wife's budget a little (!) and ordered this:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

I will post a ride report when I am forced to use it!

Gaz

No I didnt! The link I *meant* to post was:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Thanks for all the responses. In the end I didn't go for any of these! I
upped my wife's budget a little (!) and ordered this:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

I will post a ride report when I am forced to use it!

Gaz

No I didnt! The link I *meant* to post was:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

Looks the same to me :-)

cheers,
clive

Clive George said:

"GazK" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Thanks for all the responses. In the end I didn't go for any of
these! I upped my wife's budget a little (!) and ordered this:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

I will post a ride report when I am forced to use it!

Gaz

No I didnt! The link I *meant* to post was:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

Looks the same to me :-)

cheers,
clive

For some reason tinyurl keeps giving me the wrong link, something to do
with wiggle using frames. Its actually the Montane Featherlite Jetstream
I've plumped for.

Gaz

GazK said:

For some reason tinyurl keeps giving me the wrong link, something to do
with wiggle using frames. Its actually the Montane Featherlite Jetstream
I've plumped for.

Yep, frames are evil. But for future reference, in Firefox:

Right click on the inside frame, and select "This Frame" -> "Show only
this frame". Some Javascript will stick the frames back in, but you'll
have the correct URL. You can then strip out all of the query parameters
in the URL except the 'ProdID':

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?ProdID=5360022656

Anthony

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GazK said:

Clive George said:

"GazK" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

>
> Thanks for all the responses. In the end I didn't go for any of
> these! I upped my wife's budget a little (!) and ordered this:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/gww4h
>
> I will post a ride report when I am forced to use it!
>
> Gaz

No I didnt! The link I *meant* to post was:

http://tinyurl.com/gww4h

Looks the same to me :-)

cheers,
clive

For some reason tinyurl keeps giving me the wrong link, something to do
with wiggle using frames. Its actually the Montane Featherlite Jetstream
I've plumped for.

That would be this one then :-)

http://tinyurl.com/fjz5s