What's the best jacket for 300?

[Yellow]

Hi guys, I'm just getting into biking and am looking at gear. I'm looking for something waterproof and warm, gives decent protection, preferably with a removable liner for around $300?

Any and all help appreciated

[skippa1]

Hi guys, I'm just getting into biking and am looking at gear. I'm looking for something waterproof and warm, gives decent protection, preferably with a removable liner for around $300?

Any and all help appreciated
What size are you? I might be able to help

[sikth]

I picked up a Dririder nordic 2 which turned out to be allot better than I expected, it's not leather but has a detachable liner and decent ventilation

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[local]

For $300 I'd go with something like this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jackets/auction-1072756956.htm
Versatility of textile, with leather in the skid prone areas.

There is now a version 2, more vents but fewer pockets:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jackets/auction-1074518663.htm

[Moi]

Check what sort of liner the jacket has - some are just a vest whereas others the liner goes down the sleeves as well.

[WristTwister]

If you're in Lower Hutt, stop in to one of the local bike shops. TSS in Alicetown has the biggest selection of gear I've seen in Wellington. If you get a jacket I'd also suggest you get a balaclava or neck scarf as well - it's cold over winter.

[Yellow]

What size are you? I might be able to help

Roughly a small (90 chest, 75 waist)

[Yellow]

If you're in Lower Hutt, stop in to one of the local bike shops. TSS in Alicetown has the biggest selection of gear I've seen in Wellington. If you get a jacket I'd also suggest you get a balaclava or neck scarf as well - it's cold over winter.

Thanks man, I'll definitely check it out. How bad is the wind chill in winter?

[Moi]

Roughly a small (90 chest, 75 waist)

Teknic gear is often a better fit for the slimmer figure - only problem is finding some as the company was taken over and production stopped but there is gear on Trade Me and you might be lucky with a retailer having some hanging about.

You asked about wind chill... that's the killer.

[skippa1]

Roughly a small (90 chest, 75 waist)
Cant help sorry, eat more pies

[rastuscat]

Cant help sorry, eat more pies

Best advice I ever ever seen on kb

[Big Dog]

Best advice I ever ever seen on kb
Blow on the pie.

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[mrchips]

Leather direct in wellington. Handsdown, the hugest selection of bike gear on earth.. leather & textile & very affordable.

You can thank me laterz

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[Banditbandit]

How bad is the wind chill in winter?

You're about to find out ... it's nearly here ..

[Ulsterkiwi]

I had one of these for a couple of years, always worked well

http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejaenergy.aspx

[pritch]

Then there are these guys. I haven't tried any of their items but I know some who wear them and I don't hear any complaints.

http://www.1tonne.co.nz

[Swoop]

You're about to find out ... it's nearly here ..
He's referring to "wind chill".
According to Wellywood people, it never gets windy there...

:rolleyes:

[Drew]

Leather direct in wellington. Handsdown, the hugest selection of bike gear on earth.. leather & textile & very affordable.

You can thank me laterz

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Looked like cheap nasty shit when I was in there.

[BMWST?]

He's referring to "wind chill".
According to Wellywood people, it never gets windy there...

:rolleyes:
we dont claim that at all.Its just that our perception of windy is different to yours.Wind up to 120 and 130 km hr is of little concern.

[Big Dog]

Then there are these guys. I haven't tried any of their items but I know some who wear them and I don't hear any complaints.

http://www.1tonne.co.nz
Speaking only for the leather items of theirs I have owned or seen in person. Leather is top grade. Linings average. Design good.

Without spending 3 times the money I couldn't find better.

Haven't crash tested yet but the stitching on the leather is still tidy after many kms... not eatery right bit up to a light shower. For anything more I have wets under the seat.

There is far better gear on the market but your questions were sub $300. For that you could have the ballistics jacket from 1tonne and a good nylon over jacket.

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[kiwi-on-wheels]

I have an rjays evo3 jacket. Stands up well to a solid shower, full sleve liner, textile, wearing well (daily comute with heavy ish backpack for a year now)

Cheaper side of things, cost me about 150 iirc.

Would stand up well to a slide along ashphalt, not so sure about chip seal.

[Burnie]

I have recently purchased a Dri Rider Apex 3 jacket and it's awesome. Granted, i don't have a lot of experience in biking jackets. $220 price tag, full sleeved removable liner.

Definitely worth looking at if you're on a budget .

[fawn]

Hi, if you just need a jacket. i have some options in leather, drop me a message

[GrayWolf]

Trademe,
Cnell cheap n nasty,
1tonne, has some good gear, some cheapo. Their 'better' leather gear is quite reasonable.
You can pick up 'end of line' or old stock stuff from dealers in there, i've picked up a few Ixon jackets that way.
TSS, Andrew has an end of line etc rack, I recently grabbed an alpinestar jacket for about 300, which was well over 100 lower than retail.

[blindnz]

I'm going to dredge up this old thread.

I'm looking to buy a jacket in the same kind of price range.

I want something for all seasons around Auckland. Mostly commuting.

So far I'm looking at

1tonne $200

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&categoryid=&sco=&collectionid=&prodid=1&x=67&y=48

Dririder $249

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/1136-dririder_mens_textile_jackets/13846-dririder_mens_apex_3_textile_j.aspx

Rjays Voyager $239

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/1868-rjays_mens_textile_jackets/14006-rjays_voyager_iv_4_mens_textil.aspx

They all claim some level of waterproofness. My commute would be reasonably short (10-20 mins) so shouldn't be to much of an issue.
The all have CE shoulder and Elbow protection and a foam back pad. They're also all 600D some with some heavier textile on the shoulders.
The Rjays and 1Tonne have some fluro which is a plus.

My questions are are they much of a muchness?
I was reading that some people have bought jackets like this and the stitching fails in a slide. Does anyone have any opinions or experience with these jackets?

[Burnie]

The dri rider also comes in a fluro option

http://www.motozone.co.nz/products/road-riding-gear/road-bike-jackets/dririder-road-jackets/dririder-apex-3.aspx

[Scubbo]

the 1tonne adventure jacket is very nice, unless you're an Auschwitz survivor i'd stay away from the pants though

[Askelon]

I have a set of the 1tonne ones. The jacket is pretty good, its warm, not particularly drafty, its starting to leak after 18 or so months - not sure if I can get a replacement waterproof liner. The thermal liner is also splitting in places. All in all its been better than most of my jackets that have cost more but it also isnt the highest quality jacket Ive ever owned.

I also have the ranger pants, they are still going strong and pretty comfortable. I ditched the thermal liner in them after a few days and never looked back, made them way too bulky. Never leaked, never really caused me any real grief other than the snaps at the front popping open from time to time if you bend over too much (no pole dancing in them!!). Only real issue Ive ever had is the zips on the bottom of the legs tend to stick a little. Careful zipping/unzipping fixes that though.

[Ocean1]

I've had two of these:

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/207221

The do eventually leak, but I think they all do eventually. I like the textile / leather where it works best, and they're excellent value for money.

[Maha]

I've had two of these:

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/207221

The do eventually leak, but I think they all do eventually. I like the textile / leather where it works best, and they're excellent value for money.

My wife and I both bought the Revit ignition jacket (leather/textile $699) and they are a summer jacket at best. The internal liners do nothing especially the ''water proof'' one, it's a fucking joke. I bought a Revit Energy jacket ($269 at the moment brand new) and it's a great jacket.

If I were to buy again it would probably be the Revit Sand 2 @ $699.
http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejksand2.aspx

[Ocean1]

My wife and I both bought the Revit ignition jacket (leather/textile $699) and they are a summer jacket at best. The internal liners do nothing especially the ''water proof'' one, it's a fucking joke. I bought a Revit Energy jacket ($269 at the moment brand new) and it's a great jacket.

If I were to buy again it would probably be the Revit Sand 2 @ $699.
http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejksand2.aspx

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/clothing/jackets-and-vests/showers-pass-century-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

[Maha]

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/clothing/jackets-and-vests/showers-pass-century-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

A $99 rain jacket cures all...one of the best gear investments I have made, that and an Outback vest. There is a Revit Jacket retailing at $1300 but I don't see the need for that kind of financial outlay.

[nzspokes]

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/clothing/jackets-and-vests/showers-pass-century-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

Agreed, often the waterproof liner is just like one of those jackets anyway. It is in my 3 year old Revit Spectrum which is still waterproof. Jacket is showing its age but im a commuter so it gets used everyday.

[blindnz]

Went in and tried dririder and rjay's.
Dririder seemed to fit for me better, better on the arms. I made the mistake of trying some more expensive gear and noticed the difference in quality.

At this stage probably thinking dririder. As anything on the internet is just to hard to size/try

[mada]

I've got the Revit Spectrum too.

Mines quite a snug fit and I tuck the waterproof liner into waterproof pants and then put the jacket on over top - never seem to have any problems with getting soaked and am commuting anywhere from 30 - 50 mins each way on the motorway.

In the summer it has some versatility for cooling off with the chest and arm zips. Good sized pockets to store things too.