Ideal jacket for winter riding?

[Beer4Recovery]

Hi,

 

With the colder conditions upon us, I would like to know what kind of jacket to choose when riding my mtb in the winter months.

 

At the moment i am using only arm warmers. And a normal fleece jackets gets too hot & sweaty. What is your winter apparel?

 

I came across this one

 

What do you suggest ?

Edited May 25, 2011 by deftone

[SWM1]

My Magneeto works like a bomb. Good ventilation and the arms are removable.

 

Well worth the investment.

[hayleyearth]

Hi,

 

With the colder conditions upon us, I would like to know what kind of jacket to choose when riding my mtb in the winter months.

 

At the moment i am using only arm warmers. And a normal fleece jackets gets too hot & sweaty. What is your winter apparel?

 

I came across this one

 

What do you suggest ?

 

 

I am buying mine today - the same, but for a cheaper price....

 

Dont pay that, shop around you get them for about R599 or so.

[AndreZA]

For the dead of winter get one of those cheapy chinese ones with the German lables. Cajees have them but then it's a bit more expensive. Try the chinese shops in your area. Between R100 and R200. That and a Thermal top underneath you are sorted.

[SWM1]

I am buying mine today - the same, but for a cheaper price....

 

Dont pay that, shop around you get them for about R599 or so.

 

Hayley, where can you get one at that price?

 

I know of someone who is looking for one too.

[gummibear]

For the dead of winter get one of those cheapy chinese ones with the German lables. Cajees have them but then it's a bit more expensive. Try the chinese shops in your area. Between R100 and R200. That and a Thermal top underneath you are sorted.

 

Magic brand,i have been out with mine at -4 deg with a thermal top underneath.It's not waterproof but for R199 it was a great buy.

[Andyr249]

I got a nice winter jacket for riding when I was in Germany last month. Good price as well since they are now into spring/summer.

[I FLY]

I bought a Gore windstopper jacket in 2006. It has zip off sleeves. So far it has been fine to wear in winter with a undershirt. It cost $100 then.

 

I guess tomorrow morning will be a good test of it when I leave on my commute at 6am.

[Tumbleweed]

For the dead of winter get one of those cheapy chinese ones with the German lables. Cajees have them but then it's a bit more expensive. Try the chinese shops in your area. Between R100 and R200. That and a Thermal top underneath you are sorted.

 

Is that that brand that offers everything from clothes to houseware to unicycles? Three letters?

[CAAD4]

CNA?

[Beer4Recovery]

Thanks for the info!!

[CatGirl]

Hayley, where can you get one at that price?

 

I know of someone who is looking for one too.

 

ja ekke!

Edited May 25, 2011 by helloise

[Grebel]

For the dead of winter get one of those cheapy chinese ones with the German lables. Cajees have them but then it's a bit more expensive. Try the chinese shops in your area. Between R100 and R200. That and a Thermal top underneath you are sorted.

 

 

Is that that brand that offers everything from clothes to houseware to unicycles? Three letters?

 

 

Help a brother out and share the knowledge. What brand/shop?

[Weight Weenie]

Magneto to stop the wind, R99 base layer from MR. Price sport, jersey and arm warmers.

 

But depends also - mtb or road with the wind chill difference and how cold it gets where you stay

[Caerus]

I would say a Gore jacket, I used it with just a base layer while commuting in the UK throughout winter - breathable and waterproof It will cost you a fair bit, but its something that will last a long time.

[Tumbleweed]

Help a brother out and share the knowledge. What brand/shop?

 

Not sure. I just remember three letters. Have a jacket at home. Will look for it and post tomorrow. TCM?