Cyclepro Cycle Cape - Yellow

3.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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  • Made in 3M scothchlite reflective material - large size
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About Raleigh:

Raleigh is one of the world's oldest and best-known bike brands. Established in 1887 in Nottingham, England, we’re still based in our hometown.

Bangers n’ mash. Westminster Abbey. A good cuppa. There are a few things that perfectly sum up British spirit – and Raleigh is one of them. Whether it’s for crossing the finish line at the Tour de France or crossing the street to your best mate’s house, our bikes and accessories are a well-loved part of British history.

From Burners and Choppers to Grifters and Vektars, we’ve imagined and re-imagined the world of cycling more times than we could possibly count. 130 years of dreaming, designing, building, riding. And, after all that time, we’ve come to the same conclusion we started with – we just bloody love bikes.

Raleigh Bike Parts is a UK distributor of over 40 sports and cycling related Parts & Accessory Brands supporting the UK’s cyclists.

Raleigh Bike Parts holds the exclusive UK distribution rights to a number of exciting brands including Moon, Saris, Burley, Bluegrass, Bont & XLC. As well as distributing several high-profile brands including Continental, Schwalbe, SRAM & KMC on a non-exclusive basis.

Raleigh Bike Parts

Our range of bike accessories includes everything you need to make your cycling journey as convenient, safe, stylish, and easy to manage as possible. Whether you use your bike for your daily commute or bring it out at the weekend for big adventures in the great outdoors, we’ve got you covered. Our collection includes accessories for adults and children alike, ranging from the essentials like helmets, lights and locks to drinking bottles, baskets and car racks for transport.

Our bike accessories range has been designed with safety and efficiency in mind, and takes you from preparing for your cycle to storing and maintaining your bike with ease. Because we only source our stock from brands that are tried and tested, you can rest assured that whichever accessories you go for, you’ve made the right choice.

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 34.4 x 33.6 x 1.8 cm; 259.99 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 23 Mar. 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Raleigh
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CA01LM
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001F0QEHW
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Men's
  • Customer reviews:
    3.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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  • Cycle cape and hat

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Customers find the cycling cape provides good protection against wet conditions, keeping them dry inside and covering them completely. The material quality is well-made, and it offers high visibility, with one customer noting it's particularly useful on dark days. While some customers say it fits well, others find it too small, and opinions on effectiveness are mixed, with some finding it very effective while others say it's completely unusable. Customers disagree on the safety level.

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31 customers mention ‘Sturdiness’28 positive3 negative

Customers find the rain cape sturdy and effective, keeping them dry in wet conditions, with one customer noting it can be used both day and night.

"...I'm sure it's totally waterproof, so it could suit someone who only takes it out of the cupboard when it's actually raining, but if you're a daily..." Read more

"...Keeps the rain off, easy to get on and off, hood fits snugly under helmet. My only issue with it is that signalling is quite tricky with it on!..." Read more

"...not advertised as such, it has turned out to be an excellent emergency raincoat for a schoolboy as it has the room to accomodate both backpack and..." Read more

"If you are going out in a torrential downpour, this will keep you dry and drivers will definitely see you, but...there are some safety issues...." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Material quality’15 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the material quality of the cape, finding it well made, with one customer noting it doesn't feel cheap and another mentioning it has lasted well.

"This item is perfect, covers you completely, excellent quality and well worth the money...." Read more

"...It is well made of a good quality material (nylon I think) and appears perfect in all other respects as far as I can see." Read more

"Works, but it tears apart easily." Read more

"This arrived - not exactly promptly, but not late. The quality seemed good, the colour was as expected. The item, however, is not fit for purpose...." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Quality’16 positive3 negative

Customers find the cycling cape to be of excellent quality, with one customer specifically praising its integral hood.

"This item is perfect, covers you completely, excellent quality and well worth the money...." Read more

"...made of a good quality material (nylon I think) and appears perfect in all other respects as far as I can see." Read more

"...The idea looked good but it just does not do the job!..." Read more

"...Adequate cape for most uses. Robust and waterproof with good integral hood. Slightly short on taller people...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Visibility’9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visibility of the cape, noting its bright color and high visibility, with one customer mentioning it works well on dark days.

"...It is certainly bright & reflective so even on her first rainy night there were no issues being..." Read more

"...out in a torrential downpour, this will keep you dry and drivers will definitely see you, but...there are some safety issues...." Read more

"As yet not used this in the rain but have had a dry run. Covers all that it needs to light and bright (that will be useful on a dark day) packs away..." Read more

"I am loving this rain cover I can use it day or night for rain and visibility. Perfect for trikes and bikes alike" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Cover’8 positive0 negative

Customers like how the cape covers, with one mentioning it goes over the handlebars and another noting it protects their legs and shoes.

"This item is perfect, covers you completely, excellent quality and well worth the money...." Read more

"...The length from the ties to the bottom is fine to hang over the handlebars but the ties are too high up; there needs to be more material here...." Read more

"...It does go over my handlebar, but not far enough so rain can hit you from the thighs downwards...." Read more

"An absolutely excellent garment. I bought a large one which easily covers handlebars while I'm cycling so that you don't get sopping thighs as rain..." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Size’11 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cape's size, with some finding it suitable while others report it being way too small.

"...Keeps the rain off, easy to get on and off, hood fits snugly under helmet. My only issue with it is that signalling is quite tricky with it on!..." Read more

"...These are not fitted in the correct place for tall people and when I attached them I wasn't able to turn left or right easily with it being..." Read more

"...It is easy fold up and put into a bag pouch but make sure the cape (not the boy!) gets hung up in the porch to dry out at the end of the day." Read more

"I have just taken receipt of this item and am disappointed in the size of the cape...." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Effectiveness’11 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the cycle cape, with some finding it very effective while others report that it is completely unusable.

"Works, but it tears apart easily." Read more

"...The reason I would have liked some instructions is that the garment appears so unusable that I feel I must be missing something or doing something..." Read more

"...This wasn't expensive as in the "Gortex thing" but it was very effective so, I would give it a really big thumbs up." Read more

"Delivered quickly. Adequate cape for most uses. Robust and waterproof with good integral hood. Slightly short on taller people...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Protection level’6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cape's protection level, with some saying it keeps them safe while others report it being dangerous, particularly in windy conditions.

"Perfect to protect your upper body from the rain, but too short to cover the knees. Anyway, a reasonable choice." Read more

"...you dry and drivers will definitely see you, but...there are some safety issues. It is very hard to see traffic behind you if you have the hood up...." Read more

"...It totally protected me and kept me dry and it gave a good warning to other road users in poor visibility of my presence...." Read more

"...dangerous; 2) not practical at all...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Mr B. Baker
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected or hoped for
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2014
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    I returned this cape. It's very heavy and bulky, being made of pvc rather than nylon. I'm sure it's totally waterproof, so it could suit someone who only takes it out of the cupboard when it's actually raining, but if you're a daily cyclist like myself, who is looking for a compact and lightweight cape that can be carried on every trip, I think you would find this cape to be too cumbersome.
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  • HooverLux
    5.0 out of 5 stars HUGE
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2014
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    This item is perfect, covers you completely, excellent quality and well worth the money. The only negative thing I would say is that there are hooks on the inside of the cape which are supposed to hook onto the handle bars and stop from blowing off whilst cycling. These are not fitted in the correct place for tall people and when I attached them I wasn't able to turn left or right easily with it being dangerous, so I just gripped the cape from the inside which was fine and the cape was big enough to cover the whole of the basket in the front and was held in place by that. I would highly recommend this item.
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  • J
    4.0 out of 5 stars Does a great job of keeping rain off, but signalling is awkward!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2013
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    I love this cape and it makes quite a talking point hanging in our hallway. Keeps the rain off, easy to get on and off, hood fits snugly under helmet. My only issue with it is that signalling is quite tricky with it on! I got a medium and am a slim but tallish woman (i.e. fairly medium-sized, if not smaller), but maybe should have got the large, as that might have more slack to be able to poke your arm out under the sides, which are quite taut once the cape is over the handlebars.
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  • IJM
    3.0 out of 5 stars Size matters!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2013
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    I have just taken receipt of this item and am disappointed in the size of the cape. I ordered a large size as I'm 185cm tall but the cape I received is way too small.

    It is only possible to hook the ties to the handlebars if you bend down like a racing cyclist; you'd need the front to be an extra 20-30cm longer to be comfortable with it whilst sitting in the saddle. The length from the ties to the bottom is fine to hang over the handlebars but the ties are too high up; there needs to be more material here.

    It might be better labelled as medium and the medium labelled small!

    The image showm with the product is also a little misleading as the front appears to be longer than the back but the back is actually longer than the front.

    It is well made of a good quality material (nylon I think) and appears perfect in all other respects as far as I can see.
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  • Eliza Bell
    1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty Design
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2014
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    This arrived - not exactly promptly, but not late. The quality seemed good, the colour was as expected. The item, however, is not fit for purpose. To me, a 'Cycle Cape', by definition, is to be used for cycling. However, on trying it on and attempting to use it, I found that the hand holes are so close together that, once I have put my hands through them it is impossible to then hold the handlebars on my bike.I contacted the seller to explain this and received a somewhat lofty response that I could return it, but if it 'was not found to be faulty' then I would have to pay the postage. Since the design itself is at fault, it was unlikely they would accept my criticism. I assured them that I was returning it and expected my postage to be refunded as well, since it was not fit for the purpose for which it was sold. I received no response and I see my reason for return has been quietly changed from 'faulty' to 'customer return'. Please be aware of this flaw if you are buying one of these - I can't be bothered to take it any further but it's frustrating to lose time and money over poorly designed products.
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  • AndrewH
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not for me...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2013
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    It may sound stupid but never having used a cycle cape I would have really like some instructions with this garment. It has two "gaps" at the front through which your arms can go(?), but if you use them your hands are, in effect, tied together, albeit about 18 inches apart, so you cannot use hand signals, if you fell off you would not be able to use your hands to soften the fall.
    If you don't use the gaps at the front, and, as you might think, drape the cape over the front of your handlebars then there are some wrist loops which again have the effect of "tying your hands together". If you don't use the wrist loops the cape has a tendency to blow back up in your face in windy conditions.
    I feel the garment would only be of any use in vertical rain on very quiet country roads.
    The reason I would have liked some instructions is that the garment appears so unusable that I feel I must be missing something or doing something wrong.
    Andrew
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  • freshairman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Safer Cycling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2012
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    It is the right colour - yellow - with a reflective safety stripe on the back. It has internal hand holds for those who prefer to have the cape over the handlebars but also sealable side vents for those who prefer to have arms outside of the cape in warmer weather. The rear provides ventilation with a limiter and a good overlap to stop water entering. The "hat" is actually a fully attached hood which can be fastened around the neck and will fit under a helmet with its chin strap done up. I assume anybody using this product on a bike would already have purchased waterproof overtrousers.
    Although not advertised as such, it has turned out to be an excellent emergency raincoat for a schoolboy as it has the room to accomodate both backpack and kitbag as well as keeping his blazer and trousers dry. It is easy fold up and put into a bag pouch but make sure the cape (not the boy!) gets hung up in the porch to dry out at the end of the day.
    37 people found this helpful
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  • João
    2.0 out of 5 stars but it tears apart easily.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2014
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    Works, but it tears apart easily.
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  • CHAPELLE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Même pas peur de la pluie ...
    Reviewed in France on 6 November 2011
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    Ce n'est évidemment pas le dernier trench à la mode, mais il ne vous arrêtera pas dans vos escapades à pied ou à vélo.
    La pluie n'a qu'à bien se tenir ... Il vous en protège.
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