Rated 2 out of
5
by
Lars Mars from
Looks good, bad performance
The jacket looks good but has very poor ventilation. Any activities other than walking and you will get more wet inside than outside of the jacket. The ventilation in the back is poorly placed just where you have your backpack.The fit of the jacket is terrible, my large jacket fits well in length but boy it is baggy. I can almost fit a yoga ball under the jacket. I know it is a "commuter" jacket to pull over other clothes, but in my opinion it has way to much room. I love Rapha and also the looks of the jacket, but I am sorry to say, I cannot recommend this product.
Date published: 2020-07-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jumpingjalapeno from
A Good Jacket without a trick
There is much to like about this jacket. I especially appreciate the hi vis pink colour now the days are darker. The reflective details are very good, placed below where a back pack would be. The cuffs are really well executed and about the best I've seen on many a jacket I have bought over the years. The jacket looks great and is easily spotted so thumbs up. The fit of the jacket is the most generous of any Rapha product I have owned (usually an XL, I could have fitted into a M), but I experienced no flappage
I have been fortunate not to have been caught in any real rainfall, but I'm sure he material will fulfill its waterproof claim. That doesn't however mean that I arrived to work dry; in fact every time I have been soaked. This jacket is the definition of 'boil in the bag'. I find myself getting steamed up after about 5 mins into my 12 mile (45 min) commute, my back and arms are totally sodden by the time I arrive. It's a bit ironic that a garment designed to keep you dry, guarantees you arrive wet.
If I could make one suggestion it would be to incorporate zipped vents into the sides of the jacket to allow sweat to escape. Rapha state they can't accept a return when it has been used, which I understand, but how else can you evaluate if a product is fit for your purpose? So ultimately I'm left with a jacket that is not suitable for my use
If you are an urban commuter with a journey of under 5 miles, this might work well for you, anything over and expect to arrive like a steamed cabbage.
Date published: 2018-10-31
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Decent lightweight shell
The Commuter is a decent light weight bike jacket. The cut has enough coverage to do the job blocking wind and rain. I sized up with this model (L). So far it’s waterproof but I wouldn’t say it’s that particularly breathable. I break a sweat in this jacket very quickly compared to others I’ve tried and the interior surface feels clammy/plasticky on skin. There are other fabrics that have a dryer hand feel that I prefer. If you’re layering underneath this jacket for cold weather it’ll work better. I wish it had pit vents but the ventilation yoke on the back seems to help a bit. The elastic around the cuffs is a nice touch.
Date published: 2020-06-21
Rated 3 out of
5
by
charch from
Looks great, doesn't breathe well, runs bib
The jacket looks great and the quality is very nice. I don't wear it so much on my commutes any more since it doesn't breathe very well. It keeps the rain out a bit too well, because it get very damp inside. It's become my favorite rain jacket for just going around town though. Also the sizing runs big. Even after considering the layering, I still had to size down to an XS.
Date published: 2019-04-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ryan from
Good price, bad execution
This material does not breath at all. I would wear this for walking around in rain. I would not wear this while being active in the rain.
Date published: 2018-10-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Timod from
Nice looking could be more user friendly.
A really nice looking jacket and a nice cut. Unfortunately the zip pulls on both the main zip and pocket zips are very small and very fiddly, which make them impossible to use with gloves on. The main zip is also very stiff and can’t be undone one handed meaning you have to use your other hand to hold the top of the jacket, which is not ideal whilst riding. The loop fastening, to hold the hood in place when it is rolled up, catches on the back of my helmet stopping me from being able to turn my head, which means I can’t us it. Would love to be able to give it a better rating but these details seem like pretty basic things to get right for a cycling jacket.
Date published: 2021-02-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cyclealldaylong from
Saved my Life!!!
I wasn’t going to write a review but I couldn’t not write thiis....Going to and from work in the dark in the Northern Hemisphere you want to stand out. a few days ago I was almost taken out by a car but he saw me at the last miniute and I am convinced its because he saw my pink commuter jacket. I might also point out that the ladies all commment on it. Saves lives and attracts the ladies.
Date published: 2018-12-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Stkennedy from
A great jacket with some irritating shortfalls
Great coverage, wonderful design, great cut. I love the eye-searing color. The cuffs are great for stopping drafts without being a hassle, as many other cycling-specific jacket cuffs are. Venting is awesome, waterproofness is excellent.
But there are some big drawbacks. The zipper is very finicky, and almost impossible to use with one hand. The biggest issue is the hood, which uses a single, uselessly long snap to stow. I wish it had a real pocket to stow into - if you fold the hood down, there’s nothing to hold it down at the sides, so they ride up your neck and you have to tuck them back down all the time. It is a constant irritation that seriously mars an otherwise excellent jacket.
Date published: 2022-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jack in Vancouver from
Hard to beat for heavy rain
Really like the jacket. Fits well and can easily move. Hood fits well under a helmet. The jacket is long enough to have the reflector show under a backpack while I commute. VERY waterproof with the only downside being that it doesn't really breathe. You WILL stay dry, at least from the rain. I commute 5K each way in Vancouver and this jacket is wonderful for keeping me very dry. I pair with a t-shirt even in winter so that I don't get too sweaty. Would highly recommend, but for light rain you could probably find something more breathable. Game changer for the really nasty stuff I often commute in.
Date published: 2021-11-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Meggiorg from
Not for sports
Good looking jacket but not for sports. During every commute the jacket is damp wet inside due to sweat not being able to go out. Jacket is perfectly waterprooof
Date published: 2019-10-23
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Max G from
Good fit, nice color choices, stylish
This is a nice “rain” jacket but with some serious flaws. Good things are: it’s water resistant, it features front pockets so it can be used as a casual jacket off the bike, and it comes in some great colors so it’s stylish as well.
The bad things are:
1) The hood is difficult to fold and store and the lack of the hood pocket in the collar is a serious flaw. The only way to wear it is with the hood out.
2) It also lacks pit vents so it gets really hot and sweaty inside. in spite of the vents on the back, they are not very sufficient. This jacket is not breathable.
3) the zipper is difficult to operate and I fear that it’ll break soon because its movement is so stiff and jerky.
4) Finally the reflective tail is not nearly as reflective as advertised on Rapha’s site.
Date published: 2020-02-01
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jonny86 from
Not breathable!
Looks great, but not at all breathable so just end up soaked in sweat instead of train. Wish I could return l.
Date published: 2019-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FlacoMC from
Great commuting garment
This was a great addition to my cycling gear. This jacket is a perfect wind and rain layer protection for my daily commute. It is light yet durable and waterproof. I particularly like the detail of the cuffs that seal out rain. The strap that holds the hood in place, the adjustable cords at the waist, and the zipper that closes off-center all make this a highly-functional piece. I chose a bright color and I'm hoping that the additional reflective details will keep me visible. The only detail that I would recommend would be to install pit-zips for when my core warms up to have the option for more air circulation. I otherwise love this jacket and highly recommend it.
Date published: 2021-01-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Benbromp from
Very Good
정 사이즈보다 크기때문에 한번 교환해 입었습니다.
고르실때 정 사이즈보다 작게 고르시길 추천합니다.
너무 바스락 거리지 않은 재질이라 싼 느낌이 없어 좋습니다.
Date published: 2019-02-07
Rated 1 out of
5
by
tnswt from
The sizing is good.
A good feature of the jacket is the sizing is true; however, the type of material the jacket is made of is horrible, in my opinion. It't a laminated plastic, reminds me of the laminated plastic table covers from yesteryear that my Grandmother put on her kitchen table. It's very rain resistant, but to the touch and feel it leaves a great deal of unsatisfaction.
Date published: 2019-12-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Velocitylens from
Classy rain jacket that works
Have the jacket a few weeks now and I have worn it in all conditions off the bike. I didn’t want it for cycling but I wanted it for general wear. It’s perfect. Hood stays up in wind. Waterproof fabric is nice and soft. Zips sealed and good side pockets. it looks great and is stylish. The Rapha branding is subtle. Sleeve cuffs are a great idea. I do a lot of cycling and don’t doubt that this jacket is perfect for commuting as designed. However I’ll keep this jacket for around town and general wear.
Date published: 2018-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Trichilling from
Great jacket with 1 minor niggle
Had this jacket and a black version prior to orange, it’s a great jacket for my 4 mile 4x a day commute. It’s not hugely breathable if you were planning to ride hard in it, but that’s not what’s it’s designed for. It is brilliant at keeping out the wind and rain, fits really nicely ( I’m a 5’9”, slim, cyclist build, my medium has plenty of room for layers and never restrictive with putting bags on up high train racks or cycling!!
Only slight gripe is the hood, it doesn’t roll away very neatly and so sometimes actually gets in the way when looking over my shoulder to check for traffic. Minor gripe because if I spend a few seconds making sure it’s rolled up properly it’s usually fine just feels like it needs a couple more poppers to stop it from un-rolling.
On the whole great jacket and definitely recommend.
Date published: 2020-03-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bikemachine from
Fabulous jacket at a reasonable price.
Liked the look of it when it was launched, so took a chance as it wasn't the usual Rapha pricing.
Wore it 'in anger' for the first time yesterday and it kept the rain off, no problem at all.
Don't think it would be any use on a bike as ventilation is non-existent.
Date published: 2018-10-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Calle from
Great jacket (much better than anticipated)
Bought this jacket to have as wet commuter jacket - thought the material would be a bit flimsy but it is rugged. This long it have been serving me well during the november rain in Sweden. It is well built and I think it will last - but the front zip feels a bit dodgy (zipper pull) and will probably break if not beeing careful!
Date published: 2018-11-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Dancouver from
Unique High Viz Pink but...
I bought this a couple months ago for my commuter jacket. Overall, I’d say I’m happy with it. The pink is uniquely high viz, the cut is good and it packs nicely in my panniers. The hiccups I have is with it is the zippers—the side ones ripped away from the nylon fabric and the front water proof zipper is a little too catchy. When you are riding and want to pull it all the way up to your chin, you either have to bite down on the collar to pull up the zipper or use two hands. I still love the jacket despite the nuisance.
Date published: 2020-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
nyc2pdx from
Excellent visibility, excellent design gets looks
This is the first piece of commuter gear I have bough from Rapha. Needless to say I am very impressed with this jacket. It is tough and waterproof, light as a feather, and very, very reflective. Especially in Chartreusse/Yellow. Another design hit from Rapha with excellent value. This is worth every penny.
Date published: 2018-10-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Van vleuten from
zipper not so smooth.
Zipper not so smooth and softer material around the neck please.
Date published: 2018-10-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Commute1 from
Waterproof
I purchased just about a 3 weeks ago. Very waterproof but it is sealed so you will break a sweat in it. The hood needs to have a zip to detach or some way to fasten it more secure. Sizing is designed to have a couple of layers on so use sizing chart. Not very happy that Rapha discounted it further after I purchased it neither.
Would recommend for wet weather or possibly even casual in the rain.
Date published: 2020-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Boomer Cycles from
Great rain jacket!
I purchased this on the Black Friday Sale and have used it twice while riding in the rain, and a third time while in street clothes headed to the bus stop on foot, in the rain. This jacket is water tight, and the hood is a nice addition, though it does not fit over my helmet. It performs solidly on the bike, and looks great off the bike (as it doesn’t yell “cyclist”). These run larger than most of my other Rapha products, so no need to go up one size, even if you layer. My only “wish” is that it had a vented back panel, and arm pit vents (so it’s not a full on trainer jacket, FYI)
Date published: 2019-12-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MvDEE from
Perfect durable lightweight rainjacket
Perfect durable lightweight rainjacket for those not to cold showery days. I am using it for MTB rides and running. Due to the Big pro's for me are visibility (pink), fit and wind water resitance. con's are breathability and zippers that don't always run smooth. There as well is a way to fold it really small but which is not clear to me yet and I haven't found online
Date published: 2022-03-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Julian13 from
Perfect for the task, even up to Pacific North Wet
I bought the small and medium in cassette sleeves weren't long enough in the small. But they are the perfect length even for a stretched out road fit. Not too baggy to flap in the wind. Sizing is accurate to normal Rapha fit. Rain just beaded off, will be interesting to see how often the DWR needs refreshing in the winter had on the wet coast.
Date published: 2018-10-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Yules from
Looks great but not for riding
Waterproof but not breathable at all. Stylish but not really functional for riding. Good value for money if bought on archive sale.
Date published: 2021-03-28
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jeremyt from
Not breathable.
This is the least breathable piece of waterproof clothing I have ever bought. Why is cycling clothing so far behind?
Date published: 2020-10-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
PNWBen from
Beautiful jacket, questionable durability
This is a stylish jacket that will keep you visible to traffic through the reflective accents (mostly on the tail). I enjoy wearing it. Unfortunately, after only two rides the inner waterproof membrane of the hood has started to come apart on me. This happened during a fast commute into work, where the hood was open and flapping in the wind. For now it is a small section (2 cm x 1 cm), but I'm concerned this might forecast poor durability in the future. My suggestion to anyone who still purchases this jacket is to stash the hood if you are riding and not actively wearing it.
Date published: 2022-11-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Excellent if you want casual commuter performance
I bought this looking for a high quality water/wind proof piece and it certainly functions very well in that regard. The quality of materials and construction is superb. The only downside is breathability. My daily commute is a little under 4 miles, each way. In cold, dry conditions, moving at a moderate pace, I'm sweaty at the end. Seeing that it isn't a performance piece, that was to be expected but one can always hope. If you're looking for a high quality and attractive piece of gear for your commute, this is it. If you're searching for something more performance oriented, I would opt for something different. For size reference, I'm 5'11", 145 lbs and a medium fit well but was a little looser than expected.
Date published: 2020-12-30