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Showers Pass Elite 2.0 Rain Jacket

Showers Pass Elite 2.0 Rain Jacket
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Showers Pass Elite 2.0 Rain Jacket

".....Showers Pass has really taken the lead. Its Elite 2.0 ($240) may be one of the best cycling jackets out there." Outside Magazine

BicyclingHub.com offers an exclusive 1 year money-back guarantee on the Elite 2.0


BicyclingHub.com puts the Showers Pass Elite 2.0 to the test with a pressure washer. See the review here.

Showers Pass Elite 2.0 at a glance (1 through 5 scale)
Waterproof
Windproof
Warmth
Breathable
Bicyclinghub.com SaysThe Gold Standard In Rain Protection



Designed in the northwestern United States, this carefully engineered jacket is a wet-weather cyclist's best friend. Cyclists here demand quality features such as Velcro-adjustable gusseted cuffs, two-way front zip, pit zips and a large back vent help you to regulate airflow and avoid overheating.

The Elite jacket utilizes state of the art eVent fabric. eVent is a highly breathable waterproof fabric and has a 50% increased vapor transmission over standard Goretex, as documented by US military testing at the material science laboratory in New Jersey, USA. Check out our eVent Fabric page here

This jacket is designed to be the ultimate rain jacket and is unequaled in damp conditions. Because it's breathable and windproof it also ideal for dry conditions.

Product Features:

  • waterproof front zipper with two-way slider
  • fully taped seams
  • waterproof armpit zippers
  • large, covered back mesh vent
  • airflow regulating gusseted cuffs with Velcro closures
  • tall collar to keep rain off your neck
  • elastic cinch-cords at collar and hem
  • large zippered back pocket
  • extensive 3M Scotchlite reflective taping
  • light loop (for attaching an LED flasher) on rear vent
  • micro-fleece collar
  • Velcro attachment points for (optional) compact hood

BicyclingHub.com explores commuting by bicycle

Click here to read Cyclingnews.com's great feature review of the original Showers Pass Century Elite.

  JennJenn says by Jennifer Clunie:

If you MUST ride in the rain, then you simply MUST invest in a Showers Pass Jacket

True confession: if I had the choice, I'd ride only when it was between 72-76 degrees, sunny, low humidity...and with a constant tailwind! But since I reside in Portland, Oregon, rather than San Diego, California, I've had to accept the fact early on that if you're going to ride a bike in the Pacific Northwest, you're going to be doing it in the wet at some point. So you might as well invest in some serious rain gear and be prepared.

When it comes to being prepared, I couldn't think of a better company than Portland-based Showers Pass to outfit cyclists accordingly. Rarely a day goes by we here at BicyclingHub.com don't spy bicyclists commuting over the Hawthorne Bridge in one of the products we sell, and Showers Pass remains a perennial favorite both here at home and across the country. Having now ridden in one of their jackets, the reason why becomes readily apparent.

I've been doing some serious field-testing with my new Women's Elite 2.0 jacket in a variety of "interesting" November conditions. A short ride in dry and windy 55 degrees had me thankful for the built-in pit-zips, which help regulate internal temperature once you start cranking. Even though I was already familiar with the brand and its trademark eVent waterproof fabric, I was still impressed with how warm and dry the jacket kept me on my cold wet rainy commute into work--throughout all 17.5 miles of wet! And even with a Camelbak strapped to my back, stuffed with a change of dry clothes, shoes, and a snack, the rear vent panel did an amazing job facilitating air flow and preventing overheating on the hills. I also appreciated the highly-visible Goldenrod color and reflective piping on the material on the dark ride home as an extra safety feature.

Got a Sunday morning group ride when grey skies and "spritzing" from the skies at regular intervals (otherwise referred to as "Oregon sunshine")? You'll be thankful for the wind-stopping fabric on the front panels and extra warm it provides if/when the temps drop.

In summation: if it's 40 degrees and raining, the Showers Pass Elite 2.0 is my new go-to jacket. Whether you commute, do fitness rides, tour by bike, or do all three, I hope it'll be yours too.

Want to learn more about Showers Pass, and the innovations they bring to high-performance technical cycling apparel? Read our feature profile story here.

THANKS! - Jenn

 

BicyclingHub.com sells more Elite 2.0 jackets than anyone in the world. We have worked with the product extensively and can help get the perfect jacket for you. For questions about sizing or fabric, call our cycling clothing experts toll-free at 1-888-817-8060 or e-mail us at Sales@bicyclinghub.com.

 

by David Padfield from All Season Cyclist says:

"When it comes breathability in a rain jacket I don’t think you could find anything better than a Showers Pass jacket. On a breathability scale of one to ten, where a one is a plastic trash bag, I’d give a Showers Pass jacket a ten and most Goretex jackets an eight. The breathability of this jacket comes not only from the eVent three-layer fabric, but also from the numerous venting options built into the jacket. This jacket has fully taped seams, 11-inch pit zips under both arms, large gusseted cuffs, and a very large back vent for flow-thru ventilation. There are elastic cinch-cords on both the collar and the hem—you can open them for added ventilation or close them the keep the heat in. The back of the jacket is extra long to keep your backside dry in pouring rain"

Read David's full product review at Allseasoncyclist.com here.

 
  DougDOUG SAYS:

BicyclingHub.com was the first online dealer for Showers Pass Jackets.

Way back in 2004, Ed Dalton and Dave Morrow visited us in our Portland, Oregon office and told us about the exiting new products they were working on. They asked for our help in promoting the brand.

Since 2004, BicyclingHub.com has sold thousands of Showers Pass jackets. The quality of these jackets is amazing. They hold up and even better, they breathe better than any jacket on the market. The Shower Pass Elite 2.0 has become the "gold standard" that everyone compares themselves to.

by Douglas Duguay, owner Bicyclinghub.com

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My gauge of a good breathable jacket is simply one that minimises the perspiration; it is unrealistic to expect to be drizabone when you step into the team bus (or kitchen, if we bring things more down to earth). in the grand scheme of things, the showers pass elite 2.0 jacket is at the very top of the tree. taking into account the degree of attention and design involved in this waterproof jacket, particularly the under-arm zips. Quote courtesyThe Washing Machine
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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating for Showers Pass Elite 2.0 Rain Jacket
(based on 14 reviews)
So breathable it feels like you're wearing a jersey
By from Seattle rain town. on July 7, 2012
Event fabric is the gold standard in breathable fabrics. I bought this because the reputation of Showers Pass for making the best rain gear in the world. They don't disappoint, this is a super breathable and thoughtfully laid out jacket.
Pros:
Breathable +

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Great jacket, cold material
By from Portland on January 5, 2012
Great waterproof jacket, which is ideal for the Pacific Northwest. However, the material gets cold fast so an adequate under layer is required in winter.
Pros:
Waterproof, well vented
Cons:
Cold

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Merchant Response:
The Elite 2.0 is not designed to provide insulation during rides. It's more designed to keep you dry and then you wear an appropriate layer underneath it to keep you warm. I would recommend wearing this jacket with a wool baselayer such as the Castelli Merino Wool Baselayer http://www.bicyclinghub.com/castelli-merino-wool-long-sleeve-baselayer.html

Great jacket, just be aware of cycle-specific cut/fit
By from Perth, WA on November 30, 2011
Bought this jacket for touring and haven't been disappointed. As per my pros/cons there are some minor issues regarding the cut/fit of this jacket in regards to using it off the bike. However as a cycle-specific rain jacket it is excellent. A+ My final bit of advice is to not bother with the extra hood, it is really too big and doesn't work unless you have a very large head. You're better off without, or with a plastic shower cap instead.
Pros:
Excellent quality, comfortable, breathable, good pockets, highly reflective 3M tape, looks good
Cons:
Arms are long and loose, even on the drops. Cycle cut means short up front and long tail - not ideal for wearing around off the bike

I would recommend this item to a friend.

great jacket
By from Seattle on November 27, 2011
Love this jacket. I like it better than the other breathable jackets since this has large vent in the back that helps expel the heat and moisture when I ride.
Pros:
breathable

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Excellent so far
By from PDX on June 18, 2011
The material is lightweight and breathable, and ventilation is enhanced by the location of easy-to-adjust pit zips and flaps on the back of the jacket. I haven't had it on during a serious, long rainfall but during shorter wet stints it seems waterproof.
Pros:
Fit, visibility, comfort, sleeve length and configuration, pit zips

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Brilliant!
By from London, England on April 6, 2011
My existing Shower Pass Elite Jacket, bought from you - and another for my best friend's 60th birthday - are BRILLIANT.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

The Elite 2.0 is best in class for waterproof shells!
By from portland, oregon on November 30, 2010
I am a thrilled owner of this jacket, logging thousands of cold and wet miles with it through two and a half Oregon winters ? as well as two summits of Mt. Hood ? that I can say I have bonded with it so much that when I replace it with a new one this season, I?ll still keep the old jacket in reserve! The pit-vents, rear pocket, back vent, tail cut, front vest pocket, zipper pull tabs, good collar and brilliant reflective stripe make this a cyclists dream in terms of functional design features. But it's the fabric that you're gonna shake your head at, as it manages to shed the rain while allowing your perspiration to lift through. And it?s tough. Lets say I?m surprised at the hard abuse that jacket?s taken with out one seam coming undone. It?s the kind of cycling wear that is best-in-class for any outdoor recreationist. I have two other fine outdoor shells that I picked up over the recent years, but the Showers Pass Elite is so good as a waterproof breathable shell, it's my outdoor fun jacket of choice, leaving Arc'teryx and Marmot stuffed in the back of my closet. As a daily commuter in Portland, it?s no stretch to say that I?ve likely logged over 500 days of hard riding with this jacket, with thousands of zipps/unzips, so it?s no surprise that the front zip is now, shall we say, requiring some negotiations from time to time. It still works. It just sometimes takes a couple of pulls to get lined up right. Hat-Tip to the good folks at Showers Pass. They?ve got the best rain jacket on the market.
Pros:
breathable, waterproof, tailoring
Cons:
zipper fatigue

I would recommend this item to a friend.

A good choice!
By from Montr?al on July 16, 2010
Excellent product, agreable to wear on a bicycle while facing a harsh weather, but also suitable for many outdoor activities.
Pros:
Lightweight, well designed, comfortable
Cons:
Dear...

I would recommend this item to a friend.

non-clammy feel and excellent venting
By from Michigan on May 27, 2010
The E-vent fabric doesn't have the clammy feel that some of the others do, it has excellent venting options [and] is relatively light.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Gear of the Day feature from Bicycling Magazine
By from BICYCLING.COM on May 27, 2010
Seriously, this jacket almost makes you want to ride in the rain. Almost.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Breathe Easy With Showers Pass 2.0
By from TX on May 27, 2010
This jacket is more breathable than anything I?ve tried before. eVent fabric is as promised, the real deal.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

performs well
By from Missoula, Montana on May 27, 2010
I haven?t yet used this is very extreme conditions. It has performed well so far. It is very waterproof, and always has a light feel (doesn?t feel very clammy). There are two things I wish were different. For one, when the armpit zippers are zipped up, the jacket loses flexibility and feels strange around the armpits. When the zippers are open it feels fine. The other thing that bothers me is that there are no side/front pockets, except the pocket up high (the one with the audio port). I use this jacket on and off the bike, and am used to being able to put my hands in some side pockets. For this price I?d have thought they could have done this. Overall it?s a good cycling jacket, but for the price I was hoping it would feel more natural off the bike as well. BicyclingHub was great though, it arrived very quickly.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

built for riding
By from Eugene, OR on May 27, 2010
This jacket has all the features I was looking for: water proof yet breatheable, with windproof zips and reflective stripes. Well made, lightweight, nice lining inside the collar and velcro to tighten around the wrist. Pricey but worth it. Product was shipped to me quickly.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Best rain jacket
By from Seattle, WA on May 27, 2010
Although a little costly this is quite simply the only rain jacket I?ve ever come across that truly lives up to the eternal promise of being breathable while keeping the rain out. It packs quite small too (a bit bulky for a jersey pocket unfortunately) and is the only non-racing rain-gear I?d consider wearing.

I would recommend this item to a friend.


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