Ladies/General Jacket Advice

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Hey forum

I'm sort of thinking about getting myself a new jacket. At the moment I have one of these - https://www.frank-thomas.co.uk/index.php/collection/lady-rider/ftw332-evie-jacket-black-blue.html - a Frank Thomas Evie jacket. It's served its purpose as a first purchase, but I do think I need something different.

The belt annoys me - I'd rather a jacket with the waist adjustors. Without the thermal lining I just get too cold on longer journeys (though it's fine for my morning commute), and with it in I feel quite restricted.

I tried on this Hein Gericke one https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/ladiesclothing/hein-gericke-sheila-sheltexr-jacke-rot-schwarz.html and it was fantastic - amazingly comfortable, and that's exactly what I want. But despite the model posing in front of a snowy scene I'm not convinced it would be warm as it just felt too comfortable in comparison to all the other clunky things, so I was sceptical - maybe wrongly?

Does anyone have any suggestions? I want something comfortable, waterproof and warm that I still have a full range of elbow movement in. Some jackets, despite not being too small size wise, seem to really restrict movement. Existing back protection isn't an issue as I can transfer my current assuming it will fit.

Am I after something that doesn't exist?

Or might I be better going for a jacket that I really like (such as the red one) and then using a thermal baselayer to keep me warm? Do people need baselayer + thermal jacket lining + jacket on longer trips?

[Vincent]

I find it's a case of trying different ones until you find the one you like the best - then stick with it. Go round some bike shops, make out you're willling to spend big bucks and they won't mind you trying on the entire showroom. I find Frank Thomas stuff isn't as bad as a lot of people make out and you can get their top of the range stuff second hand really cheap. If you don't like the liners, as you say, try a thermal vest, if you get a decent one, they really keep you warm and are a bit less restrictive than the bulkier liners. Or, how about a heated waiscoat?
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[x.carol]

J&S has a FANTASTIC selection of jackets. I think the IXS jackets are brill.
I have 2, lol. My leather one was £12 off ebay, and my textile was £150 from J&S. They both fit brilliantly, and I must have tried on like 100 jackets in my time.
https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/shop/ladies/ixs-desiree-ladies-jacket-black.html
Warm, flexible, waterproof.. Very satisfied.

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I was in J&S New Malden today but didn't try that one on, d'oh! Tried just about everything else as well. I'll have to venture back to the Doncaster store when I'm back in Sheffield, I'm always blown away by how much stuff they have up there, and I'll check out that one I got some IXS boots today though - short waterproof ones with velcro that are very comfy and sturdy!

Best off waiting until pay day though!

[Peirre oBollox]

Theres probably a huge amount of 2nd hand unused textile stuff in decent condition hanging up in various members homes, that they`ve hung up and forgotten about after they`ve upgraded to the latest must have jacket etc. But haven`t got around to sticking on evilbay yet, that you could probably get for pennies. I`ve gotta dig out a FT 2 piece suit for a work mate to try on next week, and if it fits him, I`ll probably give it to him for free, or the price of a breakfast in the canteen. As I`d rather see him riding around wearing something that`ll protect him riding his 1st bike, than the trackie bottoms he`s wearing now
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[Clanger]

Lots of thin layers...vest, thermal base layer, cotton tee-shirt, then fleece top, a hoodie, a denim jacket, then your bike jacket. Apart from the hoodie and jacket everything else can be peeled off and rolled down small for storage.

In my book it's better to be too hot, than too cold.
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I really need to know when to stop going into bike shops!

I found THE jacket. It's a Furygan Lucia, soft, comfy, warm, protected, vents, pockets, scotchlite, sorted!

The ixs one I tried and was close to buying but the collar was just too tight. I don't have a fat neck but so many jackets seem to have collars that dig in once you are in your riding position and helmet. The one I got has a collar adjustable in three places