RIP The Best Cycling Product Ever Made

Gore-Tex has announced it will no longer manufacture the amazing Shakedry fabric with no announcement of a replacement v2 fabric to take its place.

So buy it while you still can!

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[keitakimura]

I totally agree. Because of Shakedry, I basically stopped being bummed about rain forecasts anymore. It is that comfortable.

[joeylepore]

Dude...I AM SO EFFIN HAPPY I CAUGHT THIS VIDEO!
And, I just bought the jacket, pants, and booties - and the fit is PERFECT! (That's saying a lot because I'm an XL. 6'3", 185 lbs.) I can never find kits that fit because 99% of them do not represent the proper size. An XL in cycling wear is more like a Medium in real life. Very frustrating!!!
GORE DOES IT RIGHT!!!
(BRING ON THE RAIN...I can't wait for my next ride!)

[DLp]

Completely agree David - best bit of outdoor kit (cycling, walking or running) I've ever purchased. Replaced not only my old waterproofs (which needed the usual reproofing but were never as good as when factory fresh) but also a windproof shell. With the choice between windproof or wind+waterproof jackets which are the same weight and breathability, I'd always grab the ShakeDry. Mine is four years old now - will certainly be looking to get another to put into a cupboard as I can't see how a replacement fabric could be better.

[seveneightm]

Really sad to hear that they're discontinuing it. Totally agree with the video, this jacket has been a game changer for me. Water and wind proof, but yet breathable and super packable. I always know that if I have doubts about the weather, this jacket will be in my back pocket and I can always throw it on.

[Radelbande]

Crying into my Rapha Shakedry Jacket. But it repels too well, can’t use it as a tissue. 😢

[jonathanzappala]

I’m glad you made this. I’ve wanted one for running because the shoulders really aren’t flexible enough for arm swinging. So I went and ordered one before they are gone. Well if my cycling one ever goes now I have a backup. I crashed in mine last winter, my first road crash in a very long time, I have the stretch one, zero damage only mud that I landed in. I mean it wasn’t that fast and I didn’t get hurt, just had to reposition my shifter and straighten my derailleur hanger.

[gimjyu]

Really love shakedry for the rain we get here in Vancouver, BC. I will be looking at getting the shakedry 7mesh Oro jacket before they're all gone!

[grahambell]

100% with your opinion: the best performing cycling jacket for waterproofness and windproof. You do get what your pay in this respect.

[djrlloyd]

100% agree on shakedry’s performance. Best jacket I’ve had, and everyone I meet who has one feels the same. However I didn’t realise it’s so bad for the environment so I guess it’s understandable. Like you I will have to look after mine now and make it last.

[peterho]

I can personally vouch for the excellence and quality of Gore’s bike wear products. In particular, their Windstopper fabric is amazingly effective at keeping you warm on windy wintery rides without any bulk. I have Gore jerseys, bibs, jackets, and gloves. Never regretted a single purchase. And no, I don’t work for Gore. But I used to live in Delaware where Gore is based. I can attest that their products are field tested by their engineers with whom I used to ride (and be dropped by) in the White Clay Creek Cycling Club.

[trroland]

I don't believe Gore would be taking a product fabric off the market without having an alternative equal or better in the pipeline.

[AveALaugh]

Yes couldn't agree more! However, the very best version of it (and I tried them all), was the Castelli Idro Pro 2. The fit on it it was incredible, with stretch panels in all the right places, a nice high collar. I bought the Idro Pro 3 when it came out but the fit was no where near as good. Therefore I bought another Idro Pro 2 when it was being phased out. This way I will use my old one on 'dirty' rides and the preserve the new one on nice summer days etc. I absolutely love it. ....you do mention in your video that Castelli have a new fabric so that's very interesting!!!

[hectorkidds]

I really like my shakedry for the sort of days when my coat is on and off, because it's so small packed, and it stuffs into a pocket for the rides where you might or might not need it. But if the rain is set for the day, or if it's cold I'll use my more traditional 3 layer goretex with pit zips etc, bit of a lump if it ends up stuffed up the back of my jersey, but nicer if on all day.

[tditech]

Well. I bought mine today. I have one jacket from one Italian brand - Pasol - Algea Idro rain jacket- that it’s amazing as well. Square fabric technology by ITTTAI.
It’s an amazing alternative to Shakedry but it was discontinued as well…
So. Now i have to great jackets and like you mentioned on the video i hope both will last for years 😅

[VHBAZ]

Crikey, that’s a real pity. It is the one bit of cycling kit that absolutely does the job 100% so glad and lucky I have one, I’ll look after it even more so now.

[grahambowes]

I have a Castelli one. Really is a miracle product that does make me enjoy rainy rides for all the reasons that you state. I appreciate the reasons, but hope they do produce something as effective.

[CyclingLifePT]

I'm sad at the loss of good GoreTex PTFE materials period. I still have a GoreTex jacket from NorthFace, and i can tell you it is THE jacket of choice when the climate is uncertain or unstable. It keeps you warm while you exercise without feeling soaking wet from perspiration. I hope it lasts for the next 10years to offset the environmental damage of producing such an outstanding piece of equipment.

[cuebj]

Both fascinating and weird to me.
Fascinating how, quite rightly, environment issues impact existing product lines and how planet-kind equivalents have to be developed and may not be as good - but we will have to accept that.
Weird to me as it would never have registered with me as existing so did not impact on my serious cycling - began in 1975 for ten miles each way commute on dark country roads in fog with British Gypsum artics up my backside (Wonderlights!). Never could have afforded it as got into community development work in inner city London, mortgage and children arrived. I've made do and mended end of season sale bin products that lasted 30 years in some cases. Shudder to think how to dispose of them responsibly.
So - maybe a game changer for serious racers. Not for faster than most club riders non-racers.

[croccofanto]

fortunately i own two shake dry jackets, one plane and one with a liner for winter. And i agree, it's the only jacket that actually delivers whats promised. I don't care what it cost as long as it delivers whats promised. RIP Shake dry

[galenkehler]

Teflon and related products are among some of the worst for the environment, we're going to see the health problems of pfas and related problems for many decades (if humans are still around to see it lol)