Best fitting rain/waterproof jacket

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dane476
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by dane476

Hi
I'm looking for a small slim fitting rain/waterproof jacket, but having trouble finding one, I have a castelli squadra at the moment but still not that slim fit,
I'm after a close fit, none of this excess flapping around, any suggestions?

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by HillRPete

I have the same problem. My thinking is that one of the Castelli Gabba long sleeve jacket/jersey things, with a vest on the worst days, could be an interesting combination.

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dane476
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by dane476

this has me tempted
"water resistant and breathable with a fit that won't flap around"

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/c ... ket-1.html

HillRPete
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by HillRPete

dane476, I have the Leggero and love it. Perfect backup/emergency piece because it folds down to the size of a hockey puck. Anyway this is not the best jacket to wear when starting out on a longer ride in the rain (especially with cold temperatures), because it's just "water resistant", not "waterproof".

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by sungod

if you want full waterproof, i suggest the castelli sottile jacket, the cut is close fitting and the fabric is slightly stretchy, it's also very light and easy to stash in a pocket (you could fit a few in one pocket)

imho the back could be a bit longer, maybe that's just me as i'm tall, but if it's wet enough to need a waterproof it really doesn't make a lot of difference!

the gabba jerseys are not completely waterproof, but are much more beathable, worth considering if you want an all in one, and they do have a nice long back

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LEC135
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by LEC135

Gore Oxygen. Great 'race' fit and properly waterproof

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/p/20269/gor ... iv-jacket/

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