Looking for the perfect winter MTB jacket
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His first requirement excludes Rapha.
Although the classic softshell seems to be ok.
I have ridden the Gore tool and be careful, that jacket is WAAAY warm, fleece lined windstopper is the warmest shit ever. I actually sold mine because it was too warm.
Just ordered the women's one. On sale for $145. Will post up my review once I've given it a go in the cold.
I bought this ornot jacket.
https://www.ornotbike.com/collections/mens-outerwear/products/2016-thermal-jacket
It's almost too warm, but for these days it's nice. If it had pit zips it would be perfect.
I also bought this Voler thermal vest, which I think is a better, more versatile piece.
https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1010J62
This over a LS jersey and base on good into the 20's.
That jacket and a wool base is it. That's what I used on NYE when it was single digits and was fine. It's totally wonder proof almost to a fault.
I think I should have gotten the jacket sevenz posted, but I had already ordered this.
I need to get a wool base layer.
I'll try that with my jacket first.
All they have is xs jackets left in stock and the vest is back ordered.
I'll try that with my jacket first.
All they have is xs jackets left in stock and the vest is back ordered.
Smartwool is my favorite brand. I've tried the Costco brands and they're ok, but I like base layers to fit snug so they fit under layers. And smartwool is good like that, whereas the cheaper ones are a little loose fitting. Maybe I just didn't get the right size though
I know a place in Chinatown that will install pits for u real cheap and maybe even throw in a massage.
Fleece base layer is the bees knees , got some at campmore for work but found they are warmer than the smart wool base layers and much cheaper.
goodvibe
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I have the same exact setup. I have 3 Phantom SO jackets and 2 Gore Tool Jackets. The Phantom has sleeves that come off and the Tool has vents that zip under the arms. Only one way zippers though.
They have some here, but they are priced at a premium: http://www.goreapparel.com/gore-bik...ool-windstopper-soft-shell-jacket/JWFUST.html
You have five jackets?!?
Heading over to EMS In a bit.
Looking for a wool base and some win
Looking for a wool base and some win
I'm going to check out what EMS has this afternoon. 50% off all base layers.
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goodvibe
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Is that wrong? I always have a clean one.
Also, I have a fluorescent one of each so drivers have a brighter target when I am road riding.
I've got a contest, phantom, and tool. Each has a optimal range depending on what's underneath. The Tool is warm, but maybe I'm a wimp as I just don't see it as THAT toasty.
goodvibe
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The tool is a little bit warmer than the Phantom, but I almost always were a duofold base layer. i usually use the tool when it is below freezing.
I wore one of the others with a base then fleece today, seemed like a good idea when it was single digits but felt awkward later on. Looks like it's Tool, then base layer from now on.
Reminds me-I should post in the cold riding gear thread.