Cheap crappy w'proof for bike

I should post this in a cycling forum somewhere, but this is the only place I know can quickly post and be assured of some sensible advice :)

Just back in the country for a few weeks.

For running in crap weather I use my OMM top if it is tanking down, and a shell that is about as waterproof as a t-shirt if I want a bit of wind protection on not so wet days. Unfortunately neither of these items does it for riding a bike. I want something that will fit in my back pocket and help get through showers (there seem to have been a lot of those recently from what I have been reading). This is a "temporary" purchase though as my usual environs don't really require that I have one (very few impromptu showers). Are there any 10 quid deals somewhere that I should know about that might fit the bill? Or am I going to have to get a 200 quid Rapha top?

Suggestions welcomed. I am in Windermere just now, so I probably need to sort something out quickly.

Thanks,
S

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Originally Posted by sapper

I should post this in a cycling forum somewhere, but this is the only place I know can quickly post and be assured of some sensible advice :)

Just back in the country for a few weeks.

For running in crap weather I use my OMM top if it is tanking down, and a shell that is about as waterproof as a t-shirt if I want a bit of wind protection on not so wet days. Unfortunately neither of these items does it for riding a bike. I want something that will fit in my back pocket and help get through showers (there seem to have been a lot of those recently from what I have been reading). This is a "temporary" purchase though as my usual environs don't really require that I have one (very few impromptu showers). Are there any 10 quid deals somewhere that I should know about that might fit the bill? Or am I going to have to get a 200 quid Rapha top?

Suggestions welcomed. I am in Windermere just now, so I probably need to sort something out quickly.

Thanks,
S

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There are usually Karrimor cags in sports direct for a few quid: branches in Kendal and Ambleside:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/storelis...0Kingdom&sd=10

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Originally Posted by sapper

I should post this in a cycling forum somewhere, but this is the only place I know can quickly post and be assured of some sensible advice :)

Just back in the country for a few weeks.

For running in crap weather I use my OMM top if it is tanking down, and a shell that is about as waterproof as a t-shirt if I want a bit of wind protection on not so wet days. Unfortunately neither of these items does it for riding a bike. I want something that will fit in my back pocket and help get through showers (there seem to have been a lot of those recently from what I have been reading). This is a "temporary" purchase though as my usual environs don't really require that I have one (very few impromptu showers). Are there any 10 quid deals somewhere that I should know about that might fit the bill? Or am I going to have to get a 200 quid Rapha top?

Suggestions welcomed. I am in Windermere just now, so I probably need to sort something out quickly.

Thanks,
S

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I use my Montane H20, which I bought for running, but which works v.well for cycling: breathable, folds up v small, snug fit so not much flap. And not that expensive.
If I rememebr right, Montane might do a cycling specific jacket - but they probably bung on an extra £20, as anythign to do with cycling has to be more expensive by law, it seems.
I wouldn't go for a cheap kag-in-a-bag, you'll just boil up and get soaked in sweat.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

I use my Montane H20, which I bought for running, but which works v.well for cycling: breathable, folds up v small, snug fit so not much flap. And not that expensive.
If I rememebr right, Montane might do a cycling specific jacket - but they probably bung on an extra £20, as anythign to do with cycling has to be more expensive by law, it seems.
I wouldn't go for a cheap kag-in-a-bag, you'll just boil up and get soaked in sweat.

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A quick search gives all sorts of H20s: Velo, Featherlite, Ribbed, flavoured... which one do you have?

There's just the one H2O jacket - full name is Montane Lite-Speed H2O Jacket.

The Featherlite is a windproof, not a waterproof. The Velo is a bike version of the Featherlite.

The H2O is not quite down at the 10 quid level though, RRP is £100, although you'll find it quite a bit cheaper if you shop around.

If there is any Aldi shops in the area, they often have cycling gear and good prices.

I have that jacket (H2O) for cycling in and I sweat like a pig when its fully zipped up.
I won't buy one of those again for cycling in.

On the positive when dog walking its very waterproof apart from having no hood.

Sapper, I have Decathlon's bottom of the range cycling waterproof. It was either £7.99 or £9.99. Certainly is not breathable, but certainly turns the downpours. Folds up and goes in the rear pocket of the summer road shirt, no probs.

Ian.

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Originally Posted by Yaks

The H2O is not quite down at the 10 quid level though, RRP is £100, although you'll find it quite a bit cheaper if you shop around.

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mine cost me nothing like that - about £40. That was two years ago though.

Montane Velo £30 here:
http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/M...ign=googlebase

I use an Altura pertex windproof for cycling whihc cost about £30. The DWR coating has lasted really well, and though not technically waterproof, it's kept me dry enough for commuting over the last winter and recently through some really heavy downpours and has the added advantage of being VERY breathable and packs down to nothing (and High Viz for short sighted drivers in the rain!). It's a cycle specific cut with long arms and a drop tail, but any similar pertex top would do the same job.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

mine cost me nothing like that - about £40. That was two years ago though.

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same here, mine has a hood too