Rapha Rain Jacket review

Again, this has had a month or so's service.   And I've been trying to find a fault.

At worst, on a warmer day, you might prefer the Stowaway, or some sort of Montane windproof (a pal says good things about Pearl Izumi, too), because you will find your arms getting a little warm.  An hour in the sun at 16-18 degrees at the weekend was tolerable, though.  And then I just took it off.

In the rain, there's nothing to fault.  And this I've tested.

The fit is great - a little stretchier than the Stowaway, I think, and so I could get a size down, meaning a nice fit around the neck.  The cream makes sense, in terms of being seen.  There's the odd oil mark on it, but to me that's only the sign of happy use.

The rear pocket, which some people have wondered about, is fine.  The zips are okay, too; perfectly possible to use while riding.  And it pulls up easily to get at stuff in your jersey back pockets.

My only thoughts rest on how resilient it is to washing - some detail about the membrane and type of washing powder (e.g., pure soap like Goretex, or standard liquid a la eVent) and routine would be reassuring.  I'm going for my usual soap or delicate liquid, extra rinse - and no softener.   Rain Jacket 2 could perhaps furl up even tighter, and err on more Stowaway fabric in the arms.