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Mountain bike jackets: The right gear for every weather

Wind-repellent or windproof, water-repellent or waterproof, light and breathable or warming. There are different MTB jackets for every requirement, so that you are prepared for any weather. We explain the differences, which type is suitable for which weather and what you should look out for when buying.

What you should pay attention to with bike jackets

Before you buy a new jacket for downhill, freeride, enduro or all-mountain, you should know beforehand what is important to you with the jacket. Would you like a light all-round protection, rain protection or wind protection? When you have the jacket in front of you, make sure that your chest protector fits under the jacket without any problems, you should ride with a upper body protector. If you want to go on a longer tour, check if you can simply fold the jacket and put it in your backpack so that you can take it off easily when the weather is warm and dry enough. If you wear the jacket at home in full gear, try to move around a bit to test the freedom of movement that is important on the bike.

Hardshell jackets

These jackets are particularly suitable for those who want to protect themselves from the wind. However, a distinction should be made between wind-resistant and windproof. Windproof jackets only protect against light wind, but they are generally a little thinner and therefore comfortable to wear. If it is a little stormier or colder, you should fall back on a windproof jacket. These have high-quality membranes, which also protect against stronger wind, for example Gore Windstopper or Windproof from Vaude.

Rain jackets

The must-have for every mountain biker. Whether in the bike park, on the home trails or on enduro tours, nobody escapes the rain. Therefore you should be prepared and buy a rain jacket. Also here you have to distinguish between water-repellent and waterproof. The somewhat simpler, water-repellent jackets protect against light drizzle and light splashes when riding through puddles. Waterproof mountain bike jackets, on the other hand, keep you dry even in heavy rain thanks to the appropriate membranes. Examples are Goretex, Vaude Ceplex or Vaude Sympatex. If you are looking for a particularly safe rain protection, make sure that the seams are taped or welded so that no water can penetrate them.

Softshell jackets

The absolute all-rounders when it comes to MTB jackets are probably the soft shell jackets. They are not only windproof and water-repellent, but also elastic and soft due to the material and can therefore also be worn well in everyday life. This is probably the best choice of jacket for light rain and some wind or simply for unpredictable days.

MTB Vests

Perfect for mild days, which are not too warm but not too cold either. Vests offer protection and warmth on the upper body and the missing sleeves prevent sweating. On many models the collar is a little longer, so that you are also better protected against wind at the neck. Many bike jackets can also be converted into vests by using removable sleeves. You can find out whether a jacket has this feature in the respective article description.

Cut & Material

The material of mountain bike jackets differs mainly by the type. Depending on whether the jacket is to protect against rain or wind, different membranes are used in the more expensive range. Basically, however, you should note that the more PVC is processed, the less breathable the jacket is. Therefore, you should pay attention to whether there are additional ventilation elements in such jackets. A special feature of the cut, however, is that the jackets are extended at the back, so that you are well protected from wind and wetness even when sitting on the lower back in an unflexed position.

Features

As with most other gear, the price segment determines the range of features. Basically, it can be said that more features are incorporated into high-priced downhill, enduro or all-mountain jackets than into cheaper models. Most jackets in the mountain bike sector have an integrated hood, sometimes you can even take it off. TIP: Check whether your MTB helmet also fits under the hood and whether this restricts your freedom of movement. What no jacket should be without: pockets. Some jackets have a small pocket on the sleeve, into which your bikepark ticket fits without any problems. More expensive jackets often have more pockets, sometimes also inside pockets. Jackets in the high-priced range very often have additional zippers on the armpits and on the chest, which provide additional ventilation.