Looking for a good jacket/coat

[Ripping g]

Look for a good breathable water proof jacket/ coat for the chilly mornings

 

[Tim1023]

I bought an Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket Black XXL last year. Absolutely perfect. Very breathable, HUGE zipped side openings, which is great for me as I sweat pretty readily. Water protection is pretty good too, not that I ride when it's tipping it down.

Don't wear it for warmth (other than wind protection), though. I pair this with a Gore vest underneath.

Re sizing, I'm astonished I can even do it up if I look at the official sizing. Most of the quality manufacturers only seem to cater to whippets (Endura included). At over 6'2" and with a bit of midlife spread, it's REALLY, REALLY difficult to find quality gear that fits.

 

[Ripping g]

I bought an Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket Black XXL last year. Absolutely perfect. Very breathable, HUGE zipped side openings, which is great for me as I sweat pretty readily. Water protection is pretty good too, not that I ride when it's tipping it down.

Don't wear it for warmth (other than wind protection), though. I pair this with a Gore vest underneath.

Re sizing, I'm astonished I can even do it up if I look at the official sizing. Most of the quality manufacturers only seem to cater to whippets (Endura included). At over 6'2" and with a bit of midlife spread, it's REALLY, REALLY difficult to find quality gear that fits.

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Yes ive looked at them but carnt find any black xxl anyware same goes for most coats ??‍

 

[thebarber]

I bought the same after trying the Leatt dbx, that's a great jacket and seems tougher than the mt 500 but sizing came up small.
I was disappointed to find the endura is made in China but I suppose most stuff is nowdays.

 

[Tim1023]

By the way, apparently you should be careful washing these technical fabrics. Fabric conditioner kills them. Does something funny with the pores and you might as well throw the jacket away afterwards.

I haven't needed to wash mine yet (other than a quick hose down) and made a note of this article for when I do: How to rejuvenate your waterproof cycling gear

 

[Ripping g]

I bought the same after trying the Leatt dbx, that's a great jacket and seems tougher than the mt 500 but sizing came up small.
I was disappointed to find the endura is made in China but I suppose most stuff is nowdays.

Same agian no xxl in black ?

 

[thebarber]

Washing powder residue fuks em aswell.
You're supposed to clean out the washer first

 

[thebarber]

Tbh I rekon a 75d waterproof jacket with pit vents would suffice without blowing £220 on a crisp packet waiting to be ripped .
This is what I was gonna do but got sick o looking for a L
Plenty of XL's etc in and around £140 ish

 

[Pyr0]

Yes ive looked at them but carnt find any black xxl anyware same goes for most coats ??‍

Endura just launched the new seasons range and have stock of the MT500 waterproof jackets in all sizes again.

Endura UK

Men's MT500 Waterproof Jacket II - Black

www.endurasport.com

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I've been wearing an old Jack Wolfskin troposphere jacket, but tempted to try the mt500 with some baselayers instead.

Can anyone tell me if the hood on the MT500 jacket can be comfortably used without a helmet when not riding, or is it just huge?

 

[steve_sordy]

By the way, apparently you should be careful washing these technical fabrics. Fabric conditioner kills them. Does something funny with the pores and you might as well throw the jacket away afterwards.

I haven't needed to wash mine yet (other than a quick hose down) and made a note of this article for when I do: How to rejuvenate your waterproof cycling gear

I agree about not using fabric conditioner, just make sure the dispensing tray doesn't have any left over from the last time you washed your frillies. Also, unless the label specifically allows detergent, then don't use that either. I either use specific waterproof fabric cleaner or just water on the same spin cycle as usual 30deg max. If you can buy non detergent soap then you can use that.

Keeping the fabric clean is a key part of maintaining the DWR coating that allows it to function either as a waterproof and/or breathable fabric. I have discovered that even well maintained DWR coated fabrics will stop working eventually. I have a favourite windproof and DWR coated top that is not only highly breathable but waterproof for several hours except under hard driven rain. It no longer is, even straight after a wash and re-proof. Not sure exactly how old it is, but ten years give or take a year. It has had a very tough life and when I look closely at it, it has a lot of small holes everywhere. Those bramble attacks add up, and now light rain goes straight through it. New jacket time!

 

[simonk]

Endura just launched the new seasons range and have stock of the MT500 waterproof jackets in all sizes again.

Endura UK

Men's MT500 Waterproof Jacket II - Black

www.endurasport.com

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Can anyone tell me if the hood on the MT500 jacket can be comfortably used without a helmet when not riding, or is it just huge?

The hood is HUGE, but it can be controlled to a degree via a pair of drawstrings.

 

[Doomanic]

Have a look at Decathlon gear if you don't want anything too spendy.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-mountain-walking-waterproof-jacket-mh500/_/R-p-301681

 

[Swissrider]

All good advice above - also look at recent thread on Winter Clothing. Being a mountain guide I have used many different types of jacket in different fabrics over the last forty years. Gortex is great when new but whatever you do the DWR coating comes off eventually and the re-proofing solutions never last that long either. So, I keep my best Goretex jackets for when it is really wet and/or I'm going to have to be out a long time. For the rest, I use jackets that cost a 1/3 of the price - they will get a bit sweaty but as long as one keeps warm that does not matter if it's just a couple of hours - how long does your battery last anyway?

 

[Pyr0]

The hood is HUGE, but it can be controlled to a degree via a pair of drawstrings.

Thanks for the info.
Think I'll keep looking though as I rarely wear a helmet, so might be better with smaller hood.

 

[steve_sordy]

I don't bother with a hood. I wear a buff or similar given away free in bike magazines. I cinch it up around my neck and it keeps the rain out.
If the problem is cold wind, than I have a skull cap for that. Nothing worse than brain freeze.

 

[Ripping g]

Going to try this jacket doesnt look bad for money plus all my other endura gear its good

 

[deksawyer]

The Oneal Tsunami jacket is pretty good, big pit zips, and very breathable. Seems to handle the rain pretty well too...

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[sophiamullins]

All good advice above - also look at recent thread on Winter Clothing. Being a mountain guide I have used many different types of jacket in different fabrics over the last forty years. Gortex is great when new but whatever you do the DWR coating comes off eventually and the re-proofing solutions never last that long either. So, I keep my best Goretex jackets that is like a patched jacket for when it is really wet and/or I'm going to have to be out a long time. For the rest, I use jackets that cost a 1/3 of the price - they will get a bit sweaty but as long as one keeps warm that does not matter if it's just a couple of hours - how long does your battery last anyway?

I wanna ask that this jacket could be found in XXL size? Please tell.

 

[Healy]

I got the decathlon am waterproof coat. It’s a really good bit of kit, well please with it

 

[nosuchuser]

Going to try this jacket doesnt look bad for money plus all my other endura gear its good

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I've got one of those. It's good but they cheaped out on the hood stowage, hard to get it looking nice. Other than that, it's great.