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I'd go with a reputable brand in a non-bike specific cut. It will start at half the price and probably be better.

 

I’d agree, but they’re only like 49$? I can’t find a Columbia jacket or the like for that price lol

 

As a lesser price point jacket, the Apollo or the older helium (?) series really are hard to beat.

 

jacket i'm interested in

Do you guys order a size up on rain jackets for clothes underneath or should rain jackets already be sized up. Sorry, it's been so long since I've bought one lol

 

Columbia quality is just not there in my opinion.

Not quite $49 but it comes with a damn good guarantee:
https://www.steepandcheap.com/outdo...1GnHnnv2bG9W0Ym5MH6W-QbXrGXNAn4RoCwx4QAvD_BwE

 

Same price as handup, or more expensive since handup has a discount code. And handup is bike specific.

which is why I asked about it lol

 

Yeah I just wonder for 49$ is a bike specific jacket any good? I don’t know anyone personally that’s had the handup jacket.

 

I'm going to go with probably not. I could be totally wrong but I don't see much about it on the interwebs so thats usually a red flag. They do have good gloves so the jacket may work just fine. You need something mucho breathable in bama because the humidity is insane even during the winter.

 

I second this. Took a chunk out of my shin earlier today and used water from my camelbak to wash it off, and naturally my entire sock got soaked. Also figured out I need some new shoes. My vans from when I was a beginner don't cut it. Anyone got suggestions of solid durable flat pedal riding shoes?

 

Yep. I haven’t worn a jacket yet lol. Just a long sleeve athletic shirt.

 

I don’t think socks can prevent water coming straight down into them?

 

I can't wait!

 

It would repel the water that I missed the cut. Spraying from the camelbak mouth piece using the pressure created from the natural vacuum didn't work to my advantage.

 

Sealskinz. They have a silicon strip up top so they do a pretty good job at runoff into socks

 

If you ever need a riding buddy, Im just up the street from the Eq Center. Im on 29x3 max so fatty season is out for me, but snirt and better, gimme a shout.

 

This is the way

 

Truth. Bikes are expensive. Trucks toys are expensive. Pace yourself.

Fave pieces of gear in that price range:
One up plastic pedals or Deity Deftraps, Deity knuckledusters or Supracush, a couple pairs of bike socks, head cap for cold days, gloves, 100% brisker gloves, quality cycling shoe inserts, TLD long sleeve skyline jersey, park tool cassette remover with spline, locking chain whip, one up edc tool, anodized valve stems and caps, anodized top caps, mud guards... I’m sure I’ll add more

Gore Tex pac lite. Make sure it has ventilation zips and covers your ass when you’re in attack position. Done.
I also have a super light Patagonia shell that packs to the size of a baseball. Doesn’t breathe for shit, but makes for a great “just in case” layer.

 

Adding to list of pedals- RaceFace Chesters have done me wonders. Slightly more expensive but decent value considering how easy it is to replace the studs and various color choices.

 

Patagonia houdini is a great lightweight jacket for riding. Packs down tiny, waterproof enough, and good wind breaker for chilly descents. Mine lives in my fanny pack, just in case.

 

I have the Houdini too, packs into its own pocket down to about the size of a lime.