Re: [RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[john Bokman]

I got the Double Ventile Greenspot (based on recommendations from the list) 
last year and have come to realize a few things:

1. The quality of stitching, zippers, fabric is superb
2. The jacket is indeed fairly heavy and hot. I would not recommend it for 
cycling in warmer temperatures. When I use it, I have a thin layer underneath 
and it’s fine.
3. Although I measured to their specs, I ordered a size medium, standard length 
sleeves. When riding, the sleeves are 2” too short for my liking. Should have 
ordered longer sleeves. I would be very careful in taking to them before 
ordering in the future to determine what type of riding you aim to do. For 
example, I am stretched out when I ride. I ride drops. If I were sitting 
upright, the sleeve length would work better.
4. I have their single venture gilet, and it is pretty good for water 
protection, and lighter by a fair bit. If I were getting a Greenspot in the 
future for commuting or short rides, I might get a single ventile instead.

> On Apr 25, 2020, at 6:50 AM, Ginz  wrote:
> 
> For those with the double ventile greenspot, do reserve that for colder 
> weather? I generally like to layer under my jacket and use a thinner jacket. 
> I almost worry the single greenspot will be too heavy for me, but I guess I 
> have thinner jacket for warmer weather. 
> 
> I have a ventile dress raincoat so I am somewhat familiar with it.  
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Eric
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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

['Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Eric,
I just received my DV Greenspot a couple of months ago and it is heavier 
than my previous rain jacket. I'd probably not use it in warm weather but 
it is great for anything cool/cold. It is bulkier too so it's not the kind 
of thing I'd just throw in my bag if it is not supposed to rain.  FWIW, I 
ordered a medium and am 6'/150#. It fits great with lots of room for 
layering, but I did have the sleeves made longer than the stock size and 
they are perfect.  The construction and quality overall is impeccable.
Gary

On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 9:50:51 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
>
> For those with the double ventile greenspot, do reserve that for colder 
> weather? I generally like to layer under my jacket and use a thinner 
> jacket. I almost worry the single greenspot will be too heavy for me, but I 
> guess I have thinner jacket for warmer weather. 
>
> I have a ventile dress raincoat so I am somewhat familiar with it.  
>
>
> Thanks
> Eric
>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[Ginz]

For those with the double ventile greenspot, do reserve that for colder 
weather? I generally like to layer under my jacket and use a thinner jacket. I 
almost worry the single greenspot will be too heavy for me, but I guess I have 
thinner jacket for warmer weather. 

I have a ventile dress raincoat so I am somewhat familiar with it.  


Thanks
Eric

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[Max S]

Thanks for the pointer! Just ordered myself one of the options and will try to 
remember to review. :)

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[aeroperf]

  Alternatively, consider a rain cape.
  http://orbike.com/whats-up-with-rain-capes/

  Easy to carry in the sack when it doesn't rain, reasonably comfortable 
when it does rain.

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[John Bokman]

I can vouch for Hilltrek quality through and through. After learning about 
them right here, and through recommendations from Deacon and others, I 
finally bit the bullet last year and ordered my first - a 2x Ventile 
Greenspot jacket. The quality is exceptional (fabric, sewing, etc.) but I 
should have sized up, as recommended here. The sleeves are a tad short when 
I'm stretched out on the bike. Also, I find the "handwarmer" pockets could 
be improved by angling them to be more ergonomic. 

True, the jacket is heavier than some, but for winter riding, that's a good 
thing, in my opinion. Excellent details, high collar, great hood, etc.

Moral of the story: although I sized "correctly", when corresponding with 
them i should have mentioned my riding position.



On Monday, September 30, 2019 at 8:31:04 AM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote:
>
> Dear Matthew, 
>
> I will enthusiastically second Hilltrek, either their greenspot jacket 
> (size up if you have long arms) or their "braemar hybrid smock", which is a 
> half-zip hooded jacket with a double-ventile upper half. 
>
> I have had four Hilltrek jackets. I am too sweaty/run too hot for Analogy 
> pump liners (I have one, and it sees little use as a result). 
>
> The double-layer greenspot was a fantastic jacket, though the pocketing 
> was not ideal for winter use, and it is cut a bit trimly for off-bike use. 
> Sizing up fixed the problem, and gave me an opportunity to get my little 
> brother a nice jacket (he is both younger and smaller, and the medium fit 
> him well). I managed to let mine get stolen. Oddly, my brother lost his 
> too, leaving it behind in a cafe 
>
>  I have a single-layer Braemar windshirt that does almost exactly what I 
> want—breathes well, wide comfort range, sheds short, intense thunderstorms, 
> lots of pockets.. About four times a year I get caught in an extended 
> steady rain and the single-layer shoulders wet out. Hence the "hybrid" 
> recommendation. 
>
> They are brutally expensive, and worth it. Sewn in Scotland. 
>
> Best Regards, 
>
> Will 
> William M deRosset 
> Fort Collins CO USA

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[ascpgh]

I snapped up a Hiltrek Ventile for our friend from a lister. Providing 
shelter like  "my own tent" during foul weather riding.





Andy Cheatham

Pittsburgh (Where meteorologists and the Pirates have similar records)


On Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 7:39:46 PM UTC-4, Mathew Greiner wrote:
>
> I need a rain coat. Here in Des Moines, IA, climate change is filling 
> basements with stormwater and I'm bad at remembering umbrellas. I loved the 
> RBW rain coats but didn't have resources at the right time. Does anyone 
> have one they have tired of? Medium is most likely if--like all things 
> Riv--the coat was cut to be generous and roomy. Large is safest option. I 
> worry an XL would look like a potato sack in a way that wouldn't please me. 
> I have an XL MUSA chambray work shirt and it's excellent, but overly 
> sack-like. I use it for working.
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB English Rain coat

[Dave Grossman]

Its funny you just posted this.I'm in Northern Illinois and with 
the rain being daily and hard I was just shopping for a rain cape for 
commuting.  I was going to post a question here regarding that in a moment 
(perhaps I just did, not to highjack your thread Mathew). 

 

On Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 6:39:46 PM UTC-5, Mathew Greiner wrote:
>
> I need a rain coat. Here in Des Moines, IA, climate change is filling 
> basements with stormwater and I'm bad at remembering umbrellas. I loved the 
> RBW rain coats but didn't have resources at the right time. Does anyone 
> have one they have tired of? Medium is most likely if--like all things 
> Riv--the coat was cut to be generous and roomy. Large is safest option. I 
> worry an XL would look like a potato sack in a way that wouldn't please me. 
> I have an XL MUSA chambray work shirt and it's excellent, but overly 
> sack-like. I use it for working.
>

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