Leah, regarding sizing of Showers Pass jackets for womenaccording to
their height/weight chart, I'd take a size large. However, after trying
them on at REI, I found the XL (size 16) fits me best. I have room for
layers and the large was too tight around the hips. If you want to wear
Thanks, Garth; since you praise this company and use their tights with
satisfaction, I conclude that this Roubaix material is good stuff. Their
jerseys look good and reasonably priced for the level of quality.
I'll look again at that Specialized jersey as a light outer layer (at the
nearby bike
Patrick, I haven't worn the Specialized jersey but by the description it
uses a type of thermal Roubaix type fabric, which is a generic term that
refers to a bi-component polyester, smooth on the outside and fleeced on
the inside. Some brands use hollow fibers which greatly add to the
This is excellent information; thanks. I will keep my eye on the Showers
Pass line.
On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 6:29 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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> Another enthusiastic vote for Showers Pass Elite and Refuge (and other
> models) jackets as outer
Thanks, Joyce.
On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 4:33 PM JAS wrote:
> I like my Showers Pass Elite jacket for cold weather and rain. Yes, it
> can be vented under the arms and has a cape-like back vent for air flow.
> If I don't open the arm vents, it can build up a little moisture, but
> nothing that
Thanks, Danny.
On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM Dee Dee wrote:
> Patrick, 7mesh is the maker of the Revelation jacket Richard mentioned.
>
> https://7mesh.com/mens-revelation-jacket
>
> -Danny
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Here's another: Specialized RBX Expert LS jersey. A synthetic ls jersey
whose insulating qualities are praised (tho' not its cut -- pockets too
high, said the reviewer of the woman's model). Some sort of breathable
synthetic woven material on the outside, some very thin fleece on the
inside.
Has
Perhaps this link may be of use for those who like to ride in the Winter
areas with corrosive elements on the streets. John Allen (picking up and
following after the late Sheldon Brown) has some excellent advice at:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/winter.html
On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at
I’m inspired. I don’t want to pay attention to tires and be switching them out.
And I have the only 3 bikes I care to own and I don’t want a beater to ride.
So, I will follow Liz’s excellent example and Just Ride. And clean off the bike
from time to time.
I’m glad you love that Clem L - I just
I commuted like that for about 10 years, but only 2 or 3 days each week. :)
I’m no longer at the same job and no longer ride to work, but those years,
if the weather was bad when it was time to leave home, I didn’t ride my
bike. If the weather was bad on my way home, I usually rode on home. So,
LIZ.
26 mile round trip in Ohio winters??? We need YOU to write a thread about cold
weather riding because you have got to be the expert. I have a wool balaclava
from LL Bean for snowmobiling, so I’ll pull that out. The Descente gloves are
not available on REI, so I’ll check elsewhere. What
I concur with Joyce’s list for cold-weather riding…lots of lightweight,
base-layer wool and layers atop that. I’d add to her list these wonderful
Descente wind-breaking gloves/mittens that I’ve worn for years. If
necessary, I can slip a foot warmer in the mitten part for more toast.
:)
Oh, Joyce, Leah Peterson ought to dial it back. But, that raspberry coat is
really lovely. Tell me about sizing - the reviews on size were mixed. Some tiny
women (5’2”, 120 lb) ordered a medium so they would have room for layers. I’m
5’6”, 133 and usually a small. How do you find your jacket to
So Leah, is there something wrong with owning two jackets...one for each
bike color combination?
Joyce (who loves jackets, owns many and should start sending one to the
thrift shop when a new one is acquired).
On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:29:37 PM UTC-8 WilletM wrote:
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> Another
Another enthusiastic vote for Showers Pass Elite and Refuge (and other
models) jackets as outer layers in cold/dry conditions. Winter riding in
western Colorado at 6000' of altitude is exceptionally comfortable, whether
it's snowing (which is basically dry conditions) or actually dry outside.
Oh Joyce COME ON now that I see the raspberry jacket I am besotted with it!
Ugh, I should have messaged you before I ordered the REI jacket!
RivSisters,
Leah
> On Jan 28, 2022, at 1:49 PM, JAS wrote:
>
> Lots of good advice here! I use much of the same techniques and have my
> favorite "go
I like my Showers Pass Elite jacket for cold weather and rain. Yes, it can
be vented under the arms and has a cape-like back vent for air flow. If I
don't open the arm vents, it can build up a little moisture, but nothing
that makes me cold. If it's super cold, I use a very heavy wool
Joyce and others: a question and some remarks.
On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 11:49 AM JAS wrote:
> *Showers Pass jacket with pit zips for core ventilation.
1. I always assumed that SP jackets were meant for rain. Question: Do they
serve well (because of pit zips) as an outer layer and insulator
Lots of good advice here! I use much of the same techniques and have my
favorite "go to" stuff from cross country skiing and several years of bike
commuting in Denver. It doesn't get as cold in the PNW but here's what I
like when it gets cold:
*Smart Wool quarter zip long sleeve shirts
Thanks. That would be ideal. The "see something similar) models that the
REI site sent me to showed me only fleece and all-synthetic alternatives.
On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 9:21 PM wrote:
> I’ve been wearing an Arc’Teryx A2B Commuter jacket this winter and I’m
> really liking it. It has Gore
Well, saving $405 is worth a bit of ebay and sale searches! Thanks.
On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:52 PM Richard Rose wrote:
> I know! Me too. I got mine for $70.00! I will say that if I could afford
> $475.00, I would want one. 7 mesh have other jackets. I would check out
> their website as their
I’ve been wearing an Arc’Teryx A2B Commuter jacket this winter and I’m really
liking it. It has Gore Windstopper on the front panels and open weave wool
panels on the back to vent heat.
No pit zips but I find that opening the zipper allows plenty of air in to
release excess heat. Not made any
I know! Me too. I got mine for $70.00! I will say that if I could afford
$475.00, I would want one. 7 mesh have other jackets. I would check out their
website as their might be another product that might do the trick.
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> On Jan 27, 2022, at 9:43 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
Thank you, Danny and Richard.
I'd better look on Ebay, because $475 is out of my price range!
On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM Dee Dee wrote:
> Patrick, 7mesh is the maker of the Revelation jacket Richard mentioned.
>
> https://7mesh.com/mens-revelation-jacket
>
> -Danny
>
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I was just going to paste the same link!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 27, 2022, at 9:38 PM, Dee Dee wrote:
>
>
> Patrick, 7mesh is the maker of the Revelation jacket Richard mentioned.
>
> https://7mesh.com/mens-revelation-jacket
>
> -Danny
>
>> On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 8:11:00
Patrick, 7mesh is the maker of the Revelation jacket Richard mentioned.
https://7mesh.com/mens-revelation-jacket
-Danny
On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 8:11:00 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Wool, wool, and more wool. And pit zips. And layers, feet, hands, torso,
> head.
>
> Those merino
Thanks, Rich. Tell me, please: Is your jacket lined or just a shell? #2: Is
the material breathable or just plain old nylon? And #3: what is "mesh"?
Lastly, #4: Revelation is the model; who is the maker?
Thanks.
Lastly, aimed all all of youse: Do any of yiss know of a good tailor who
will work
I have one that is really superb. Fully vented I can wear up to 50 degrees. All
vents closed and worn over 3 thin wool layers I was comfortable down to single
digits ( in the woods - no wind). It is a 7 mesh jacket - “ Revelation” is the
model. Insanely expensive. My best eBay score ever!
I'll be particularly interested in others' opinions on the Junction and on
other, similar non-wool, wind-front jackets with pit zips. In particular,
whether they allow comfort over a, say, 30* temp range, by opening front
and pit zips as temps rise.
I'll often ride out in the 20s and come back in
Don’t forget the “Sheldon Brown” solution to a cold head during winter
riding - tape over the vents in your helmet with packaging tape.
Cheap, but effective.
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My favorite sub -10*c gear is a arctaryx atom LT, big bill wool pants,
deerskin fleece lined mits, tough duck canvas vest, SWRV winter cycling
cap. When it gets to -16 to -30 I'll throw a Pendleton on as an extra base
layer and some kamik winter boots with knee high ski socks.
I don't very my
All other things being equal, Gore-Tex socks keep my feet quite a bit
warmer, at least at near-zero temperatures
EricF
Vancouver BC
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