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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:15 pm 
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Madasnibbor wrote:
I have xxl 27" from armpit and 33" from shoulder I'm not much of tailor I'm afraid I'm 6' tall and is a nice length as well. Ive had mine about 5yrs and still like new except staining like Eccles and first washing machine wash today. Always been fine with the hose before but was very silty last night !


Many thanks for that (I'm convinced my arms have grown!!)


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:23 pm 
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Swinging from too many trees? A sudden lust for bananas? Hairy back?

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:27 pm 
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VW-surfbum wrote:
Swinging from too many trees? A sudden lust for bananas? Hairy back?

LOL!! I thought it might be the monkeylite bars I fitted!!


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 3:17 pm 
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:) not getting of them then :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:00 am 
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Location: Chelmsford
Any more for any more on this? I was looking at the recent IMB and The One jacket looked alright:

http://www.imbikemag.com/issue21/?page=127

I thinking along the lines of:

    - 42-44 Chest
    - Generous back to cover thy a***
    - Long arm cut
    - Chest pocket
    - Hood
    - Waterproof

I had a Gore paclite, but even after washing in Nikwax or Grangers it totally lost it's protection and annoyingly the zip cover kept folding over the opposite way, exposing the zip. I have an Altura waterproof, but it has short arms and back, not ideal for trail riding.

Any more tried and tested jackets?

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:29 am 
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That looks smart

the only concern would be the lack of pit vents would only really suit quite cold days

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:49 pm 
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Location: Colchester
I have an Altura Mayhem which is excellent. (http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/a ... acket.html)

It seems to fit all your criteria including long arms +back and the hood (which you can remove) but is a bit over the £50 quid budget at £90.

I wash it in Nikwax and it has stayed waterproof.


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:12 pm 
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Nice one. Pity they aren't on CRC as I have a £10 voucher. I do like the Royal Alpine but that is at £99. That might not be too generous on the back cut though....Altura it will be most probably.

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:21 pm 
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Think i may be purchasing 1 of them mayhem's as after a new jacket myself looks good :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:00 pm 
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TrailBoy wrote:
Think i may be purchasing 1 of them mayhem's as after a new jacket myself looks good :thumbup:



£87 on Amazon according to google ??

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:15 pm 
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-mayhem-waterproof-mtb-jacket/

£89.99

Image

Drawn to blue, but may go green :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:18 pm 
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Nice ;) yeah the blue&orange look sweet :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:34 pm 
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I have the green one. It's a bit lairy, but then, I have a purple bike with gold wheels, so who cares! The fit is definitely on the roomy side, so if you are between 2 sizes I'd go for the smaller one. Plenty of room for 2 layers underneath.


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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:36 pm 
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£87.84 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009CZ87EU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Bought from Fawkes Cycles. Ok, the delivery might not be as rapid, but the price is nice.

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 Post subject: Re: Recommendations on cycling jacket
PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:56 pm 
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Hi, I bought a waterproof cycling jacket from decathlon. Paid about £35. It has a rollupable arse protector, taped seams, zip vents and pockets. I've had it for a year and no problems. Absolute bargain! :D

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mtb-7-rain-j ... 73687.html


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