Review: Gore fusion jacket

I didn't actually intend to buy a winter jacket this year, but it was irresistable....

Sizing: seems to be true to size - mine is a small (I'm a European size 36, not sure what that is in US sizing, 4 - 6?). It is quite fitted though - two thin layers, or a single woolly jumper fit under it quite nicely, but any more layers would be too much.

Colour: Beautiful apple green with reflective bits, they also come in black, blue and raspberry.

Fabric: Gore windstopper softshell. This stuff is really good. The first ride was at -3°C and my top half was toasty for the whole ride.

Other details: has great cuffs with thumb loops, an additional flap to pull down over your bottom and three zipped pockets.

I've used this jacket for a long ride and a few very cold commutes so far and it's great. It doesn't actually claim to be waterproof, but the rain didn't find its way in. It also got a lot of admiring comments from my colleagues.

How is it for venting sweat? Does the softshell breathe really well?

Ooooh, and it's got pit zips! http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/GORXMTPT

Well I certainly didn´t feel sweaty. It was rather cold though - didn´t need to use the pit zips.

Mine is this one: http://www.minx-girl.com/productdeta...list&curPage=1

Cool online shop! I went strolling after I looked at the jacket. I'm diggin' the Charge saddle: http://www.minx-girl.com/productdeta...list&curPage=1

It is good and the owner is really nice. Probably not the most convenient for all of you US girls, but it it's very good for anyone over here in Europe (and seems to be the only place in Europe where you can buy Terry kit online).