Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
More a rain jacket than ‘commuter jacket’
This is a great jacket, but as others have said it doesn’t breathe very well so unfortunately is not going to be the daily winter jacket I thought I was buying. Perhaps they should rename is as a rain jacket.
Date published: 2019-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nasser H from
Great on and off the bike!!
This is my favorite go to jacket in wet weather during the cooler months. Might consider a material change in the future to something more breatheable but forgiven for it form and fit.
Date published: 2020-12-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
WoodyN from
quality
The usual top quality product from Rapha, lightweight & great fit, the the bad weather in Sheffield has prevented me riding in it so only had one 3 miler to test it out on my singlespeed however it was a still day, the cuffs are a snug fit so I'm confident it will perform on windy days & not be too flappy, I wear it for matchdays watching football with a lightweight jumper underneath & I've not been cold sat in the stands. (also better than standing in the pub with a big bulky coat)
Date published: 2019-12-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DavidR from
Solid rain jacket
I've now had Rapha's new commuter jacket for a few weeks and been able to wear it in a variety of different weather conditions at the start of the UK autumn.
Date published: 2018-10-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Toby p from
Waterproof af
Great jacket. Waterproof af. You’ve never seen beading like it! Got it in the Jan sales, happy with the price. Good fit and perfect for the rainy commute.
Date published: 2022-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ppokkyla from
Amazing!
Very good fit, works well in those fresh autumn mornings. Goldilocks for going work: you can wear your work shirt under and its not too cold or too hot.
Date published: 2018-10-19
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Lenny Fournette from
Can’t recommend
No lining. The plasticy material inside that touches your skin sticks to your skin. Pretty much feels like a plastic bag would do the same thing.
Date published: 2022-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Collins from
Perfect cool weather jacket
This jacket is super lightweight, will keep you dry, and will definitely hold in the heat. I really like the reflective hood strap, snugg cuffs, and assorted pockets. This is more for fall and spring riding as it does a great job trapping the heat and I've noticed the vent flap working best during cooler temps. I love how visible it is and the snug fit of the hood under your helmet. I recently wore this earlier this week during our first fall rains and was very happy with it.
Date published: 2020-09-13
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Crazyjal from
Tight but well made
Item is well made but the sizing is a little tighter than expected.
Would have been plbwtter having few more reflectors on the black also
Date published: 2024-01-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Romesh Aluwihare from
The Commuter Jacket wont let you down.
Lightweight, breathable and stylish - rain sleet or snow this is jacket won't let you down unless the temperamental Zip malfunctions.
Date published: 2020-07-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
perfectTommy from
Tailored differently from other Rapha items
Many reviewers have commented on the sizing being too large for this jacket. I too was confused as I always wear a medium in all things Rapha. This jacket is baggy in the torso, whereas Rapha is known for their fitted tailoring. I tried a small as well to make sure the jacket wasn't mis-sized. The small was less baggy, but pulled tight in the back when I leaned forward. The hood was very small on my head. The conclusion is that the sizing is correct... the jacket is just tailored differently. This is more like streetwear.
Personally, I love the cut for an urban jacket. It looks great! And I went with the hi-vis pink which surprisingly lands me compliments every time I go to the grocery store.
Some have complained about the breathability. Rapha does make a breathable version of this jacket, but that version is not completely waterproof. This is. And yes it does get warm on commutes. But it's barely 4 degrees above zero and its raining outside. I'm riding to the shops, not doing a century in it.
If you want something super-fitted go with something from the classic cycling line. If you want a stylish, waterproof, hi-vis piece of streetwear... this is it.
Date published: 2021-12-24
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Boiled alive from
Keeps water out, and also in
Very good at keeping rain out, looks good, fits well, but does not breathe. I’m drenched in sweat by the end of my 8km commute
Date published: 2021-06-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
OilyDan from
Great commuter jacket
Great fit, well made, very cool colours... but hood strap is a bit loose and a rear pocket would be a great addition.
Date published: 2018-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dieseljacket from
Awesome
This jacket is awesome - it is very well made, practical and allows for easy movement. I also love the colour (pink)
Date published: 2019-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Havent got one either from
Christmas present
I bought this as a Christmas present for my son.
Excellent service. Definitely shop here again.
Date published: 2019-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chipped from
Husband loved it
Great fit, lovely coat. Husband loves wearing it and nice selection of colours to choose from
Date published: 2018-12-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Callom from
The perfect cycling jacket almost exists!
4 stars is harsh. The only reason I give it is because the tight wrists, which admittedly help ensure water not leaking onto your arm, are devilishly hard to get off! Other than that this jacket is brilliant as it is: high quality, waterproof, light so you don't burn up on your commute (which I easily do), has convenient pockets, and is eye wateringly bright so nobody can say they did not see you! In the end, the wrist dilemma is a price worth paying for the quality.
Date published: 2021-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RenévdH from
Love it!
Great jacket, very lightweight with a good fit and nice nifty details. Love it!
Date published: 2018-11-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
14N5 from
commuter jacket
great lightweight and pack able. ideal accessory whatever the activity.
Date published: 2024-01-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Canomeri from
Really good looking and confortable jacket
Great materials, good protection, good looking and confortable jacket
Date published: 2022-08-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Perfect for freezing and cold rainy days
Is very nice for winter and cold rainy season, because is not breathable to much, but is perfect for freezing days (9 Celsius degrees or less), windproof and waterproof 100%, a bit tight at wrists, so for me in this winter season in Melbourne (3 to 12 Celsius degrees) it was perfect, I loved it, but I know is not gonna work in summer because is not breathable, so in that case I’ll use a lightweight windbreaker jacket anyway ! Definitely it was a good purchase !!
Date published: 2023-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SK57 from
Ready for the Wet Commute Now!:-)
Really well made lightweight superb design great product.
Date published: 2018-10-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LindyP4 from
Great bright jacket
Christmas present for my son (he chose it). He loves it!
Date published: 2024-01-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Morajez from
One fatal flaw
It's a cool, comfortable, and lightweight jacket that repels water well and breathes nicely for rides in varied weather (bundle something underneath for the cold, fine alone for warmer temps) but there is one major issue- the zipper. For all the quality that seems to be built into the jacket- the materials, the neoprene sleeves at the ends of the arms, the general look of what is a cool jacket- the zipper is so low quality. Not only does it feel plastic-y, it barely works. The jacket is hard to zip up alot of the time and you'll often miss the entry point and feel like your breaking the jacket. I got it on sale and even then it was expensive. For the zipper to be off something you'd find at a big box store for 20 dollars seems like a complete rip off. That said, i'm torn. Everything else is great. The zipper is simple terrible.
Date published: 2021-06-11
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Svesse from
??GREAT RAIN JACKET??
I received this jacket a couple of weeks ago and have not had the chance to use it. Here in Sweden it has been only blue skies and sunny since I got the jacket. But! Now I am 100% sure it will go thru a real test. I am going to London tomorrow night and spend the weekend there and I'll be surprised if it's not going to be rain...
Date published: 2019-09-26
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Amg1 from
Nice looking jacket
The jacket is fine and nice to look at but I bought two for size choice and the returns process is very annoying in my opinion. You’re not allowed to return to a rapha store which is not states anywhere obvious on the website and you have to go through multiple steps which is time consuming and irritating, would give this a 1 star if possible. Jacket is perfectly nice though.
Date published: 2020-02-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DVNR from
Perfect fit for relaxed around-town rides
This jacket features a fit that is idea for commuting: not too tight and not too flappy. I love the precision of the cut where the sleeves meet the jacket body as it allows for full arm movement without tugging or pulling anything. As other's have mentioned, there is essentially no ventilation on the jacket so any concerted effort will leave you soggy. That said, it's perfect for ripping around town on my ebike, or other more "relaxed" rides.
Date published: 2021-04-13
Rated 3 out of
5
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DaanF from
looks and functions well, hood not great for cycli
Fits beautifully (as others have said: definitely don’t size up!) and has been keeping out even streaming rain. The hood is a simple affair though with only a single front cord, meaning the hood stays put when you turn your head to look to the side and you end up staring at the inside of your coat as you crash into a passing car. Solutions for this issue exist; disappointed that a cycling specific brand didn’t make more of an effort here
Date published: 2019-12-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Dazzalenko from
Kermit green Rapha Jacket
This comfortable, relaxed fitting and stylish jacket is used in my everyday commuter rides. It keeps water out and the green colour is visible by traffic without been polarizing. The hood is useful however does flaps around as there is only one push button strap to hold it down. The zips are water tight however difficult to unzip/adjust when your riding as the pull tab is too small against a tight teeth assembly.
Date published: 2021-06-28
Rated 2 out of
5
by
tatum from
Looks great, not super durable
Ok for walking to the shops and back. Not good for activities which can be rigorous like bicycle commuting. Zipper failed on 3rd wear (shredded right off the seam) making for a chilly commute home that day. I actually saw this coming so I bought a second one ahead of time, just didn’t know I’d need it so soon. I really like the comfort and fit, but I can’t recommend it for use on any kind of strenuous activity.
Date published: 2021-01-20