Most people will need a jacket for when they ride a bike. A bike specific jacket could be a good option and a great investment to keep you riding in all types of weather. Let’s consider your options.
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What will be the most likely temperatures and weather conditions you will ride in? Do you or could you ride in the rain? Do you need a jacket to provide a layer of warmth? For a bike jacket to be used on the bike it needs to be fairly easy for you to take it. This means most bike jackets are shells or light weight jackets. They will pack down and be easy to carry. They are unlikely to have a thermal element or added insulation which is great for most cyclists because we work on our bikes and keep ourselves warm.
A jacket can help you extend your ride and be comfortable when you ride if you get caught out in cooler weather or if the weather changes. All bike jackets will be designed with a specific function or combination of functions in mind. Let’s have a look at your options and the features of each of the jackets.
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Bike Jacket for VisibilityÂ
Best Suited to riding in traffic, low light or night riding and whenever improved visibility will keep you safe. Great match to commute or town riding in the rain.
Features:
- Visibility – excellent visibility & reflective elements
- Waterproof – excellent waterproof rating of 10,000mm
- Breathability – low to moderate activity, breathability is 10,000g/m2
- Warmth – thermal lined inside collar, protection from the wind
- Portability – lightweight shell so packs down well
- Fit – straight or regular fit, dropped rear hem. Women & Men specific sizing. Good size range
goRide Solution – Womens Visibility Jacket or Mens Visibility Jacket
Bike Jacket for Multi Use
Best Suited to riders who want an all round jacket that they can used in all weather and for all seasons. Great match for outdoor activities like biking, walking and tramping.
Features;
- Waterproof – excellent waterproof rating of 10,000mm
- Warmth – excellent protection from the wind and rain, ideal for layering
- Breathability – moderate to heavy exercise, impressive 20,000g/m2
- Visibility – bright colour choices vibrant blue or pink
- Portability – packs down but a little bigger than a bike specific jacket
- Fit – relaxed straight fit ideal for layering underneath, has a hood & built up front chin guard, cord to pull in hem. Great size range XS to 3XL
goRide Solution – Waterproof Performance Jacket – Multi Use
Bike Jacket Packable – Water Resistant
Best Suited to riders who want a very lightweight packable jacket that is extremely easy to carry just in case a jacket is needed. Great match to most riders, popular with bike path & mountain bikers.
Features;
- Portability – packs down into a very small pocket size bundle. Very easy to carry
- Waterproof – no, water resistant, will repel light rain
- Warmth – good protection from wind and cool air flow
- Breathability – comes from underarm perforation & flap opening, zipper options
- Visibility – several reflective strips and bright colour
- Fit – slim fit, short length, slight drop rear hem, elasticated hem & cuffs. Size range S to L
goRide Solution – Lightweight Packable Jacket
Bike Jacket Packable – Waterproof
Best Suited to riders who want a basic packable jacket just in case a jacket is needed. Great match to town riding, bike path/trails, multi day & tours.
Features;
- Portability – packs down into it’s front pocket. Flat and easy to put into a med to large bag/pannier etc
- Waterproof – yes will repel light to moderate rain
- Warmth – good protection from wind and cool air flow
- Breathability – low, comes from opening front zipper, is nylon with PU coating
- Visibility – no features to help with this – colours are blue or black
- Fit – straight relaxed fit, mid to low hip length, includes hood, adjustable cuffs. Size range XS to 3XL but small fit
goRide Solution – Â Packable Jacket – Unisex
Bike Jacket for Dependable Performance
Best Suited to riders in environments where waterproof protection is essential. Riding a long way from home and/or remote locations. Great match to big training rides, multi day, back country or tour riding.
Features;
- Choose between performance or ultra-performance
- Waterproof – excellent waterproof rating of 10,000mm to 20,000mm
- Breathability – moderate 10,000g/m2 to heavy exercise, impressive 40,000g/m2
- Warmth – excellent protection from the wind and rain, ideal for layering
- Portability – packs down well, designed to be taken on tour
- Visibility – bright colours
- Fit – straight fit, soft, stretch fabric, elasticated cuffs, drop hem, built up front chin & hood. Size range from 10 to 16
goRide Solution – Waterproof Performance Jacket
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Whatever happened to the best cycle jacket I ever bought in New Zealand.?
They were called either No wet no sweat or No sweat no wet. They were as light as a feather and very reasonably priced.
The only drawback was that they were somewhat fragile and easily ripped. But that didn’t matter as they were so reasonably priced even if the lasted two seasons.
Does anybody know if they are still around. I would buy one in a flash.
Thanks
Kind regards
Richard Olykan
Motueka