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The top 10 best women’s bright cycling jackets

In this blog I’m going to list the best women’s bright cycling jackets.

As it’s getting dark sooner you still want to remain clearly visible on a bicycle. And a lot of cycling brands cater to this requirement with brightly colored cycling jackets and reflective elements.

Brands even go so far as to make entire panels of their jackets, or even the entirety of the cycling jacket fully reflective when light hits them.

Obviously a combination of these two, bright colors and reflective elements, ensure you can drive more safely at night, and no other road participant can accuse you of not clearly visible.

So with that out of the way, let’s see what’s on this overview of the best women’s bright cycling jackets.

Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket

Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket
Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket
Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket
Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket
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As the name suggests the Castelli Commuter W Reflex jacket is one of the few commuter oriented cycling jackets from the Italian brand.

It means a more relaxed fit, longer droptail, and all-over reflective patterning for maximum visibility in busy urban environments.

The jacket features a 3-layer 20K waterproof fabric with fully taped seams, and 2 zippered hand pockets. That’s about as waterproof as you can make a cycling jacket.

It’s not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but the jacket does feature the best the Italian brand has to offer for everyday commuting use.

Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket

Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Tempest jacket is a great-looking winter cycling jacket to keep you riding while temperatures are dropping below zero.

The cycling jacket is made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® and has a fleece back for increased insulation. And the fleece-lined close-fitting collar prevents air from sapping away heat.

With a road cycling oriented fit, the garment sits close to the body and aids a posture riding in the drops.

3 rear pockets are reminiscent of this style of cycling jackets, as are reflective strips on both arms and the rear.

In terms of functionality for deep winter riding in a relatively affordable package, it ticks all the boxes.

Endura Women's Urban Luminite II cycling jacket

Endura Women's Urban Luminite II cycling jacket
Endura Women's Urban Luminite II cycling jacket
Endura Women's Urban Luminite II cycling jacket
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If you value visibility you can’t go wrong with the Endura Women’s Urban Luminite II jacket.

Wind- and waterproof, this jacket offers all the protection you’ll need, and large asymmetric panels let you be seen from all sides.

Made from durable polyester, the cycling jacket offers zippered ventilation slits under the arms for increased air flow.

With 1 breast pocket and 2 hand pockets, all zippered, the jacket has cinches at the waist for a more elegant look.

You can go for bright neon yellow if you really want to stand out from the crowd at night, or a more subdued pacific blue.

Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket

Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket

The Proviz Nightrider 2.0 jacket is the most affordable entry into this brand, which takes increased visibility more seriously than any other brand out there.

Fully water- and windproof, the cycling jacket is made from Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh and R360 reflective panels. It means it’s not only extremely durable and breathable, but also the most lightweight entry in Proviz’s lineup.

2 zippered pockets let you carry along things like keys and your phone.

Available in many bright colors, there’s no excuse of not being seen.

Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket

Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
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The Proviz REFLECT360 jacket is the cheapest entry where the entire outer shell is made from their proprietary R360 material.

Besides being windproof and waterproof, you’ll get the absolute maximum in terms of affordable increased reflectiveness.

This cycling jacket also features 2 zippered breast pockets for stowing purposes, and 1 lower back pocket.

Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket

Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
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When the going gets tough and you need the protection no matter the cost, the Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket is the way to go.

The jacket is made from Elite 3-Layer ripstop fabric with DWR water-resistant fabric. Fully taped seams in combination with this very durable fabric ensures no water goes through.

Waterproof zippers close up the jacket, breast pocket, and rear back pocket, while a long drop tail protect you from road spray while riding.

Large 3M reflective striping on both arms and on your back increase visibility significantly.

The only thing which keeps this jacket from just about perfect is that Showers Pass did not include your standard black color.

Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket

Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
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The Showers Pass Syncline CC jacket is a high-quality yet very affordable option considering the amount of functionality this lightweight jacket provides.

2.4 layered waterproof fabric with taped seams, water-resistant zipper, 3M reflective tape, an adjustable hood compatible with a helmet, zippered ventilation vents on both sides, this jacket does it all and does it very well.

It’s probably the best all-round waterproof cycling jacket for the money.

Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket

Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket
Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket
Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket
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The Inbike Outdoor jacket is an affordable yet well-made allround soft shell cycling jacket.

Featuring reflective elements, and 2 zippered hand pockets, this jacket will protect you from the cold and light rain.

A large droptail design makes it perfect for cycling in general and road cycling in particular.

You either hate or love the bright color scheme, but you can be sure that you increase your visibility when the sun goes down.

Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket

Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket
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The Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible jacket can be quickly turned into a warm cycling vest.

Made from durable Barrier ripstop fabric it’s been treated with a water-repellent coating, making it windproof and water-resistant.

Unlike other cycling jackets with detachable sleeves, this one enables you to remove both ones which snap off and on.

There are multiple storage options with 2 hand pockets and a large rear back pocket to put the loose sleeves into.

When the sleeves are removed the rear back reveals a large mesh panel for increased ventilation.

Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket

Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket
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The Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier jacket is one of the most unique reflective cycling jackets.

Made from polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology, the jacket is windproof with strong water-repellant characteristics.

The entire surface of the jacket has a diamond-shaped reflective pattern made from BioViz reflective material. It basically is your standard reflective material made into a pattern.

The pattern is hardly noticeable in daylight but works like a charm at night.

Specifications women's bright cycling jackets

Name
Price
Material
Weather protection
Pockets
Reflectiveness
Packable
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Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket
240 USD
3-layer allover reflex fabric
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered hand pockets
reflex fabric
no
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket
170 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® w. fleece back
windproof, water resistant
3 rear pockets
reflective strips on arms
no
Endura Women’s Urban Luminite II cycling jacket
160 USD
polyester
windproof, waterproof
1 zippered breast pocket w. 2 zippered hand pockets
large reflective panneling
no
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
115 euros
Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered hand pockets
R360 panneling
no
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket
120 euros
5K R360 fabric w. REPREVE mesh
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered breast pockets w. 2 zippered hand pockets and 1 lower back pocket
R360
no
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket
304 euros
Elite™ 3-Layer ripstop fabric w. DWR-free PFC
windproof, waterproof
1 breast pocket with audio port w. zippered back pocket
3M reflective strips on arms and arms
no
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket
149 euros
Artex™ 2.5-layer fabric
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered hand pockets
3M reflective strips on front and back
no
Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket
65 USD
softshell
windproof, water resistant
2 zippered hand pockets
reflective logo and strips on back
no
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket
130 USD
Barrier ripstop fabric w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
2 zippered hand pockets and 1 zippered back pocket
BioViz® striping
no
Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket
130 USD
Polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology
windproof, water resistant
1 zippered back pocket
BioViz® print
no

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