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After getting a soaking last night, I think my Gill eVent (Speed Pro?)has reached the end of it's natural life. I'll give a go with some re-proofer, but I think it's probably a gonna.
So, recommend me a jacket. I loved the Gill because it was
- a great cut (long arms and back)
- simple (no pockets)
- most importantly, eVent, the only waterproof fabric I've found that's actually breathable enough to be able to ride properly in it.
Assuming it needs to be replaced, what should I get that will be as good?
Anyone? Surely waterproofs are pretty popular items at the moment...
I have two jackets I like:
Oxygen GT jacket (very slim cut - best for road)
Alp X zip off jacket (very breathable, Windstopper Active Shell)
Granted, it's not cycling specific, but it packs down small & is spotty dog IMHO..
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Here's your winner;
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m6b0s181p9303/BONTRAGER_eVent_Packable_Stormshell_
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eVent - Check
Simple - Check (OK, so one pocket, but quite useful, I reckon)
Great cut - Check. Very impressed (I was replacing a beloved old Gill with full pit zips as well)
Pit zips - Check. Extra win, IMH
£105 - Bargain.
Just bought one of these from Triton. Very much impressed with their service, and with the jacket itself.
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Some options:
Montane photon in yellow for £99 at sportsshoes.com (nicer colours are more expensive)
Pace 3x3 event also £99
Endura helium can be had for about £85
I think my Gill eVent (Speed Pro?)has reached the end of it's natural life. I'll give a go with some re-proofer, but I think it's probably a gonna.
I thought the whole idea of eVent fabric was that you don't re-proof it, simply wash it and steam iron it on a medium setting. That's what the instructions say on my 2 year old DHB eVent jacket. Always beads water fine for a while after ironing.
I'm yet to try a waterproof that doesnt result in boil in the bag cyclist :/
[i]I thought the whole idea of eVent fabric was that you don't re-proof it, simply wash it and steam iron it on a medium setting.[/i]
I think that's true to a point, but the jacket is five or six years old now, and after a ride in steady rain yesterday I was soaked through. I suppose this could be from sweat if the DWR has gone (and it has) so the rain isn't beading and the fabric can't breathe properly.
eVent care here BTW:
http://www.eventfabrics.com/care_and_maintenance.php
I like the look of the Berghaus jacket.
Still really pleased with my Salomon Fast 3 ski jacket. The underarms aren't waterproof so they actually let air in and the fit is great for cycling. Come up a bit small, I'm normally a medium and a large is about right though getting a bit big now. Pretty cheap compared to cycling brands as well I think.
This time of year it's impossible, IME- it's wet and it's warm. Even a long-sleeve cycling jersey boils me let alone a long-sleeved waterproof.
Gilet is a better option IMO but even then they're sweaty as soon as I'm riding (even with my EVENT one with a full mesh back)