Perfection…thy name is Shower’s Pass!!
OMG, I got my women’s Double Century jacket in the mail today. It is awesome! For you tiny women out there (under 5’3″ tall, around the 100 pound range), we all know how difficult it is to find cycling and outdoor gear that fit us! This jacket is just for us. I’m wearing a size XS in electric blue. If you click on the image, you can get a closeup of the craftmanship. This baby has pit zips, a reinforced zipper and seams, and I can even get a hood if I want.
Of course, after all the bragging, it all comes down to packability. Will it fit in my jersey pocket? Well, see for yourself. Here it is rolled up and next to my ghetto, scratched-up crackberry (for scale):
…and here it is in MY size small women’s cut BWR jersey:
Holy shiznits, Batman!! That jacket is super tiny! Suhweet. 
So, this will be my jacket for the long hauls when I know I’m going to be out in the elements for a while, and there’s a damn good chance for rain. I’m also going to get the Shower’s Pass ProTech jacket for the races. You think THIS jacket is packable? Wait until you see the ProTech. Why 2 jackets? the ProTech is less breathable, and no pit zips. I’ll use that for a few hours in the rain, not the whole day.
Along with the jacket, I’m also sporting the Shower’s Pass Portland Cap. So far, I’ve worn this thing for the looks, not in the rain. It fits under my cycling helmet, so if it rains, my head stays dry. How do I know my head stays dry? Because I borrowed Sue’s (you can see a photo of Sue if you click on the Portland Cap link above) when we were running around in the rain on the streets of Portland!
I’ll send out another report after I’ve worn the jacket in the rain. If it’s anything like the ProTech (I stole Matt’s for the Gunnison Growler race), I won’t be disappointed!
I probably should have gotten the jacket in Hornet yellow to match the Big Wheel Racing kit, but I wanted something to wear on the street as well with my normal clothes. Blue is my favorite color. Enough said.
Looks nice! Now I will just have to hose you off to see if the jacket keeps you dry.
Very cool.
It looks smashing on you!
Hey Jeni-
How’s the Double Century working for you? I was looking at picking one up along with their zip-off waterproof pant/knickers to get ready for the inevitable ABQ home-time summer thunderstorms.
Hey Jeni-
How’s the Double Century working for you? I was looking at picking one up along with their zip-off waterproof pant/knickers to get ready for the inevitable ABQ home-time summer thunderstorms. It looks reasonably fitted- do you know if Matt’s tried one on? Thanks and take care,
marc b
Hey Marc! The DC is great. I love the jacket! Another great (although fragile) alternative is the Pro Tech. If you’re looking for something more durable, I’d go for the Elite 2.0 jacket. Matt hasn’t tried the pants. For a jacket, he wears a Medium and it is fitted but still has room for light layers underneath.
I am very disappointed with the century jacket .Living in Manchester UK it rains and it rains and boy it rains .After being out 5 minutes i am soaked to the bone.How can this be? when the company is so professional .It prides itself on high quality products.
My rides are miserable in the rain and i thought purchasing this jacket would make things more comfortable.
sadly not .
cest la vie
carp diem
Hi Jayne, sorry to hear about your bad experience with the jacket. I think we are using it for 2 different things though…I use it for occasional rain, enough to get me through an hour (not a downpour), I’d say. The jacket has held up for me well in that type of weather, but your rain is obviously much worse than mine if your jacket can only make it 5 minutes…yikes! Have you contacted the company? Perhaps you could do an exchange for a heartier jacket. Given the types of elements you are dealing with, an Elite 2.0 may be better for you. Good luck!