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on Mar 13, 2020

Waterproof, but is it Breathable? [Cartoon]

by Jeff Barber

A waterproof, breathable jacket is great for mountain biking. That is, as long as you use it the right way....

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on Jan 24, 2020

Pactimo Ridgeline Softshell Hoodie Works Off the Bike, and On it Too [Review]

by Jeff Barber

The Pactimo Ridgeline Hoodie is a mid-weight jacket that's purposely designed for the bar first, mountain biking second.

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on Dec 28, 2019

The Evoc Shield Rain Shell is Dry and Toasty Inside [Review]

by Brian Gerow

The Shield rain jacket from Evoc is warmer than most, while relatively packable for mountain biking depending on the girth...

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on Dec 21, 2019

Showers Pass Transit Jacket CC Keeps Rain and Wind at Bay, Melts Excuses Away [Review]

by Mike Cartier

The Showers Pass Transit CC jacket keeps mountain bikers reliably dry without feeling like they're housed in a slow cooker....

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on May 18, 2019

Review: Ski Brand Flylow Brings Easygoing Vibes to Mountain Bike Trail Wear

by Matt Miller

Matt tries out the first trail collection from the ski brand Flylow including shorts, jersey, and packable rain jacket.

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on May 15, 2019

Patagonia's Packable Dirt Roamer Jacket Blocks Wind, Keeps Mist at Bay [Review]

by Dillon Osleger

Patagonia's Dirt Roamer Jacket is a light, stretchy, breathable, and water-resistant layer designed specifically for mountain biking.

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on Apr 23, 2019

Review: 2019 Pearl iZUMi MTB Apparel is Stylish yet Subtle

by Matt Miller

We check out Pearl iZUMi's 2019 mountain bike line up, including rain jackets, bib liners, shorts, and jerseys.

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on Feb 21, 2019

Review: The Madison Flux is a Packable Mountain Bike Rain Jacket

by Brian Gerow

The Madison Flux is a waterproof softshell jacket that's packable, making it a good choice for mountain biking.

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on Jan 24, 2019

Giro Ambient Mountain Bike Jacket Review

by Jeff Barber

The Giro Ambient is an insulated soft shell jacket with a hood, designed for mountain biking in cold, winter conditions....

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on Dec 26, 2018

Mountain Biking Apparel for Larger Riders?

started by Head Over Handlebars
Last reply on Dec 26, 2018

Yesterday was Christmas, and some of us will be excitedly waddling out to the trails, weighed down with too much...

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on Mar 14, 2018

Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket Review

by Alec Cervenka

The Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex fabrics and mountain bike-specific features, but lacks a hood.

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on Feb 18, 2018

Gore Wear Releases New "SHAKEDRY" Jackets

by Greg Heil

Gore Wear has released new SHAKEDRY rain jackets which they claim are completely waterproof, highly breathable, ultra-lightweight, and packable.

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on Dec 1, 2017

Review: The IMBA Jacket from Showers Pass Is a Win-Win-Win

by Chris Daniels

The IMBA Jacket from Showers Pass is impermeable to precipitation from the outside, but it can get a little clammy...

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on May 8, 2017

I said "Brrr its Cold in here" - Riding Jackets

started by Spookyshoes
Last reply on May 8, 2017

Hey Guys Having just come back to riding in the Australian Summer/Autumn(Fall) Ive been lucky to get away with just...

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on Mar 31, 2017

If Anyone Is a Wet Weather Expert, It's the Scots - Keela Saxon Rain Jacket Review

by Greg Heil

"Necessity is the mother of invention," as the ancient saying goes. I'll add a second layer to that proverb: "the......

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on Mar 1, 2017

Gore Apparel ONE Thermium Jacket Review

by Greg Heil

Gore Apparel has recently introduced a new technology that they refer to as "Thermium," and I've been testing an entire......

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on Feb 23, 2017

Watch: Stolen Goat Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey Review

by Colton Lock

If you're looking for a toasty three-season jacket, Stolen Goat has you coved with their new Orkaan Long Sleeve Everyday......

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on Dec 22, 2016

Endura Women's Singletrack Rain Jacket Review

by Maureen Gaffney

The Endura Women's Singletrack jacket is a nylon, fully seam-sealed 2.5-layer waterproof, "breathable fabric" rain jacket with under arm zipped vents,......

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on Nov 10, 2016

A 100% Waterproof and Fully-Breathable Rain Jacket - Fact or Fiction? The Sugoi RSE Neoshell

by Greg Heil

Sugoi has released a rain jacket that they claim is 100% waterproof, and yet fully breathable--specifically, 2x more breathable than......

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on Jun 23, 2016

Sugoi's Super-Visible and Highly-Versatile Zap Versa Jacket - A Video Review

by Colton Lock

Sugoi's Zap Versa is a combinations of their ultra-visible ZAP and their highly-versatile jacket/vest, the Versa. This jacket is available at REI......