Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which is 
crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my Altura 
cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business environment.

What I am looking for probably doesn't exist but maybe someone knows of 
just the thing.

Cheers & thanks
-- 
geomannie

bob wrote:
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable
> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company
> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
> 
> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which is
> crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my Altura
> cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business environment.

Rohan are pretty good at presentable but practical compromises.  Perhaps
their Epic Pampas jacket or Cloudbase jacket would be smart enough?

see http://www.rohan.co.uk

Pete.
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bob wrote:
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
> 
> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which is 
> crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my Altura 
> cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business environment.

I think the main thing that makes many cycling jackets stand out is the 
colour. Bright yellow with reflectives does not make a business jacket, 
no matter what the cut. In addition to the bright yellow you might also 
have dirty spray from the road and your own wheels, which stands out on 
yellow.


There are a few black jackets cycling jackets around, have you thought 
about trying one of these?
(And if you are going to be cycling home at night, think about wearing a 
high vis over the top)

Martin.

> > Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable
> > water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company
> > without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

perhaps this would be a compromise:

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://filmjournal.net/clydefro/files/2006/09/the-man-in-the-white-suit.jpg&imgrefurl=http://filmjournal.net/clydefro/2006/09/&h=263&w=350&sz=85&hl=en&start=1&um=1&usg=__xcTOlbQivv3_mWrWSvBDvZHOT5c=&tbnid=Nmlo4eHvBu24iM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dman%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bwhite%2Bsuit%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

On 2 Sep, 18:49, TerryJ  wrote:
> > > Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable
> > > water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company
> > > without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

 or the traditional look:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Pakamac-Nylon-Rain-Coat-Raincoat-Retro-Mac_W0QQitemZ170252395849QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170252395849&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

On 2 Sep, 18:56, TerryJ  wrote:
> On 2 Sep, 18:49, TerryJ  wrote:
>
> > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable
> > > > water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company
> > > > without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

Giordana do fairly smart black jackets with minimum reflectives. I
have one and it's a fitted but understated smart/sporty jacket.

I also have a smart-ish black non-cycling soft shell jacket made by
outdoor clothing company Regatta which I have used on the bike as it's
long enough, water resistant and breathable. Perhaps you could get
something similar at one of the outdo/camping retailers, rather than
something cycling specific.

> > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable
> > > > water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company
> > > > without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

On a more serious note I have something like this only an older design
from 20 years ago. .Very practical. Not so long that it flaps about or
rubs your legs. Mine has taken the punishment  very well indeed.a dark
colour would be best.
I think m and s had something like this recently.

http://uk.burberry.com/fcp/product/clothing-and-accessories/New-Arrivals/BLOUSON-JACKET/10000002761

http://uk.burberry.com/fcp/product/clothing-and-accessories/New-Arrivals/BLOUSON-JACKET/10000002761?colour=navy

This might be more your price range:
http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B001AZS72W/sr=1-2/qid=1220379246/ref=sr_1_2/202-7719520-2465459?ie=UTF8&node=63589031&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=9&rh=&page=
And I think they look more practical. You could replace it every year
or less at this price.I use a polo-neck white shirt with mine, and
tough washable trousers.
TerryJ

On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:26:59 +0100, Martin 
wrote:

>bob wrote:
>> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
>> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
>> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?

>There are a few black jackets cycling jackets around, have you thought 
>about trying one of these?
>(And if you are going to be cycling home at night, think about wearing a 
>high vis over the top)

Corrine Dennis  do one, "Hurricane"

<http://www.corinnedennis.co.uk/jackets.html>


Still a bit "cyclist" though.


-- 
Tim

"bob" <downiegeon0spam.co.uk@downie#n0sapm#.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:bu4hRHC3MVvIFwyx@downie%23n0sapm%23.co.uk...
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company without 
> looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
>
> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which is 
> crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my Altura 
> cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business environment.
>
> What I am looking for probably doesn't exist but maybe someone knows of 
> just the thing.
>
> Cheers & thanks
> -- 
> geomannie

There is another way of looking at it.   Make a statement out of your 
cycling.   I worked in support of the travel industry for many years and I 
found that if I warned a customer that I would be arriving by bicycle 
(asking if they had parking was a good ice breaker) I could then advise that 
my garb had to be "practical".   That was over 20 years ago and people 
simply accepted it.   These days I would expect people to be more 
supportive.   The trick is to take the surprise out of the initial 
encounter.

bob wrote:
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
> 
> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which is 
> crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my Altura 
> cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business environment.
> 
> What I am looking for probably doesn't exist but maybe someone knows of 
> just the thing.

Try hiking equipment.

   BugBear

bugbear wrote:
> bob wrote:
>> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
>> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
>> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
>>
>> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which 
>> is crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my 
>> Altura cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business 
>> environment.
>>
>> What I am looking for probably doesn't exist but maybe someone knows 
>> of just the thing.
> 
> Try hiking equipment.

and another thought;

golfing; golfers are quite posh (so the clothing
is quite conservative) rather well off (so the clothing
is quite functional, albeit at a cost), and do play
in the rain (so some of the clothing is waterproof)

   BugBear

bugbear wrote:
> bugbear wrote:
>> bob wrote:
>>> Does anyone have any suggestions for a light-weight and roll-upable 
>>> water/shower proof jacket that one could wear in business company 
>>> without looking like, how shall I put this?, a cyclist?
>>>
>>> On my Brompton trips to London I either take a smartish jacket which 
>>> is crap for cycling and also gets completely creased, or I take my 
>>> Altura cycling jacket which doesn't quite cut it in the business 
>>> environment.
>>>
>>> What I am looking for probably doesn't exist but maybe someone knows 
>>> of just the thing.
>>
>> Try hiking equipment.
> 
> and another thought;
> 
> golfing; golfers are quite posh (so the clothing
> is quite conservative) rather well off (so the clothing
> is quite functional, albeit at a cost), and do play
> in the rain (so some of the clothing is waterproof)

(quick google later)

This, for example, looks hopeful:

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342og_sc.asp

   BugBear

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:41 +0100, bugbear wrote:

> This, for example, looks hopeful:
> 
> http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342og_sc.asp

I think this one is the one you intended?

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342scog/3040pog.asp

If it performs as well as the blurb it seems an excellent choice.

-- 
Regards
Alex

http://www.badphorm.co.uk/

Alex Potter wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:41 +0100, bugbear wrote:
> 
>> This, for example, looks hopeful:
>>
>> http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342og_sc.asp
> 
> I think this one is the one you intended?
> 
> http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342scog/3040pog.asp
> 
> If it performs as well as the blurb it seems an excellent choice.
> 

I was just pointing out the wide range of moderately
relevant "stuff". I wouldn't dare make a specific
proposal, since I don't know the OP's preferences
(or those of his work colleagues, come to that)

   BugBear

In message <e5-dnePsjYofDyPVnZ2dnUVZ8radnZ2d@posted.plusnet>, bugbear 
<bugbear@trim_papermule.co.uk_trim> writes
>Alex Potter wrote:
>> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:41 +0100, bugbear wrote:
>>
>>> This, for example, looks hopeful:
>>>
>>> http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342og_sc.asp
>>  I think this one is the one you intended?
>> 
>>http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clothes/waterproofs/342scog/3040pog.asp
>>  If it performs as well as the blurb it seems an excellent choice.
>>
>
>I was just pointing out the wide range of moderately
>relevant "stuff". I wouldn't dare make a specific
>proposal, since I don't know the OP's preferences
>(or those of his work colleagues, come to that)
>
>  BugBear
>
Thanks all. I am not sure that the OP knows his preferences as he only 
does smart by necessity rather than desire.

I kind of like the Burberry, even if expensive (years of use etc., etc.) 
but my kids would give me merry hell for wearing a ned's brand (I'm in 
Glasgow).

Might check out the Rohan stuff though.


Cheers
-- 
geomannie