Review: Showers Pass Elite Rainjacket (Long)

[Dianyla]

I must have missed this thread before. I also have this jacket and I absolutely love it. I also wish the pitzips were a bit larger however there is much less chance of rain leaking in with these smaller length ones. Love the "mango" color and the reflective stripes for visibility in traffic.

And most importantly, it makes me look thin.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I'm not a big fan of riding in the rain, but it happens - and I like to be prepared. After reading Nanci's review, I bought the Shower's Pass Elite Jacket too. I wore it on a very rainy ride on my recent trip to Downeast Maine - and I ended my ride dry and comfortable (except for the lakes in my shoes, that is!). I'd say that this jacket was a great purchase for me.

--- Denise

[Nanci]

Glad you liked it! I love mine- but it is now out of season for a while, since usually when it rains now the temp is in the 90's...

I forgot to mention in my 200k ride report from Saturday that I got to try the Shimano sandals in the rain for the first time. It was so nice to not have soggy shoes and socks!

Nanci

[Mags...]

I bought the ShowersPass Century jacket. The Elite and Century look to be exactly the same style with same features, but different fabric. As it's winter here in Aus (and where I'm living its quite mild - low avg temp maybe 40° and very little rain thanx to global warming and the hole in the ozone layer) I haven't tested this jacket in anything but light squalling rain. But I'd agree, they make very good gear - kept me dry and I didn't overheat. Rolls down small enough to be a snug fit into a jersey pocket, though still very light. Top score for visibility features as well, and great fit for me (I'm a size ladies S). I ordered direct from the SP website, their online size chart was spot-on, because I also bought one for my husband and took the chance on a unisex M, he looked borderline with L, and it fit exactly right. They did free international postage which saves quite a lot (TE's international postage is US$35 - that's on the pricey side in comparison to some others). I'm not complaining there though, 'cos TE's service is exemplary.

Overall rating on the Century Jacket - Excellent and worth the price.

[eclectic]

I very much wanted a Showerspass jacket and pants but alas it was never to be.

They are sold out of the pant size I need and won't be available til fall

I ordered the century jacket size L - received it in great time but it was way too big, sleeves were at least 6" too long and I could wear a jersey AND a bulky sweatshirt under it

I sent it back for a medium replacement. again received it in good time BUT the medium was too small. Huge sizing gap. The medium fit every where quite well except in the shoulders, and I have narrow shoulders.

Dave was great and said he was going to look into it regarding the pattern makers. I am just sad that I had to get something else because I needed it right away (I thought I had allowed enough time)

I would highly recommend the century jacket once they get the size thing fixed

[Bikingmomof3]

Thanks for the wonderfully well written review. I am in ned of a rain jacket so it looks as though I will be purchasing a Showers Pass Elite Rainjacket. My only concern is size. I am torn between a small and a medium. It is right on the verge of will the small be too tight in the bust or will I be swimming in the medium. Ah, decisions.

[Nanci]

I ended up getting the smaller of two sizes, because I wanted a more streamlined fit, which is how it is designed.

TE has a fast exchange where they send you out the new size before you get the old size back to them, and I think that is free, or you could order both and return the one that didn't fit...

Nanci