Oxford Continental Advanced Textile Jacket - Black / Fluo Yellow

Bought these to replace alpinestars suit from 10 yrs ago, comfortable and warm, easy enough to remove inners only time will tell how they hold up.

I bought this as a more practical jacket to commute in for all weathers. It comes with optional cold weather or wet weather inners or both can be used at the same time. It fits as you'd expect, has lots of usable and easy to access pockets and is overall a great jacket for what I wanted. Bought while at a discounted price......what's not to like?!?

Great for price.

It was time to replace my aging Oxford Mondial 2 jacket after 8 years use. I tried other manufacturers but I was underwhelmed and finding fault in the fit and useability of what I tried on.
I had tried out SBS's try and buy at their Preston store, the service and attention of all the staff was excellent.
While I was trying on what I had ordered I noticed the Oxford Continental Advanced Textile (OCAT) on special offer. I tried on my usual sizing and every thing fit.
Quality in layers, that's the title and that's what the OCAT has. The outer shell has many zips with a smattering of pockets. Lots of air flow flaps, the rear map/gloves pocket is always a winner, and the front pockets are storm protected with side entry zipped hand warmers, brilliant. The waterproof liner zips to the outer jacket, and the warm liner zips into that. These layers alternate to give you options for 4 season riding, excellent. The elbow and shoulder pads are base standard but I just swapped them out with the D30 bits I have from the old Mondial.
So far I haven't tried the OCAT in rain, a blessing, but in early April it's been really warm with base layers and an old wooly jumper, essential.
In conclusion the OCAT at the offer price is an absolute bargain, at the original price I would say the standard of armour let's it down. However, factor in up-spec'ing the armour and you will have a brilliant jacket for touring and off road trips.

This jacket is comfortable once you get used to the weight, it remained dry through a 1 hour rain shower. The cooling vents worked well. The zips can be a bit fiddley due to the proximity of the folds of various fabrics. Pockets are very good and neckline comfortable.

Zips can snag, mainly cuff - frustrating at times but techniques work.
Fully waterproof, longer than a lot, great ventilation, very cosy.

I really liked the fact that the jacket seems suitable for all weathers having removable liners. It’s still early days having only worm the jacket twice in dry weather. I’ve marked it down one star as during first use the Velcro became detached on one of the pockets. I’ve sewn this back and the other Velcro does all seem secure. Time will tell.

Having used this from mid Autumn i can confidently say that the layers keep you sufficiently warm. (Riding in +5 C weather) The wind layer works particularly well.
The cuffs are large enough to fit around my gloves but can also fit underneath too!
Great quality, well positioned pockets!
10/10

Lovely long sleeves, adjust the velcro once and just unzip to get out, nice n easy.
Really heavy after my old Alpinestars one.
Having a substantial chest, found the two zips a bit of a struggle but felt the waterproof layer was very well designed.
Plenty of vents and two removable inners, so should be comfortable in the summer.
No back armour supplied but that's ok as it's quite an individual choice these days.
Neck fastening is adjustable via an annoyingly fiddly wee clip/button, Velcro would have been much better and I'll be replacing that asap.
Got it in the sale, so massive bargain at £139 and overall very pleased.

Oxford is great quality., great fit and comfortable and warm with the inner jacket

Had this jacket few weeks now, really keeps me warm on my daily commute. Fits well and feels comfortable. One small drawback, inside zip is a little fiddly to do up.

I purchased it with trousers to replace a well-used RST adventure set.
Quality excellent. And monsoon proven in Wales last weekend.
Excellent value, warm, and waterproof.
As a daily commuter, I can heartily recommend.

A quick local spin. It was dry, so can't comment on wet weather protection but it was only 3 degrees & kept me nice & warm.
I was also wearing the matching trousers. I used the braces that were supplied. I didn't feel the need to zip together.

Awesome bit of kit for a very reasonable price.

Excellent Jacket. Very pleased with my purchase. It is fairly heavy but probably on a par with similar jackets. Its fabric is rigid and sturdy. No wind gets trough.
SBS Hillington patiently helped me narrow down my selection, Brilliant customer service from Duncan @ Hillington 5 stars. Highly recommended.