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.

Jenn 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.

DOUG 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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