Cannondale LE Jersey/Jacket

[PinkPilot]

Has anyone tried this Cannondale LE jersey or jacket?

Cannondale calls it a jersey and TE calls it a jacket, most likely due to its wind and water resistance and high warmth rating. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall weather that is certain to pull into North Carolina someday soon, but I've never tried Cannondale. The LE line from 2006 is made from carbon??? It's pricey for a jersey (for me at least) but I would consider the price for a nice warm jacket with decent wind and water resistance. Not to mention that it will look GORGEOUS with my bike!

Does anyone know how Cannondale sizing runs in general? Are their jerseys (or jackets) at all consistent with Pearl Izumi sizing? Or would you consider them more or less form-fitting?

[7rider]

Has anyone tried this Cannondale LE jersey or jacket?

Cannondale calls it a jersey and TE calls it a jacket, most likely due to its wind and water resistance and high warmth rating. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall weather that is certain to pull into North Carolina someday soon, but I've never tried Cannondale. The LE line from 2006 is made from carbon??? It's pricey for a jersey (for me at least) but I would consider the price for a nice warm jacket with decent wind and water resistance. Not to mention that it will look GORGEOUS with my bike!

Does anyone know how Cannondale sizing runs in general? Are their jerseys (or jackets) at all consistent with Pearl Izumi sizing? Or would you consider them more or less form-fitting?

This jacket (and I'd call it a jacket, C'dale does have a winter jersey that I have that's really nice and very warm) made the short list when I was looking for a winter commuter jacket. I ended up getting a Descente from my LBS, but I tried on the '05 C'dale at another shop. I was very impressed with it - nice fit - roomy enough for layers, but not baggy - comfy, nice features. I find, overall, C'dales run a bit big. I wear a size 12, yet I wear a size M Cannondale jersey. I find Pearl Izumi's are very short waisted, and I do need to wear a L for PI.

[PinkPilot]

Regina,

Thank you!!! I also wear a size 12 and, I was surprised to find out, a L in Pearl Izumi. I couldn't have asked for more precise and helpful information about the Cannondale LE jacket!!! It sounds like the medium will do the job quite nicely. Now, if I could only find it on sale!!

Thank you so much for your excellent review.

Susan

[Susan Otcenas]

PinkPilot,

Definitely a jacket. Unless you live in the arctic, I think you'll find this perfect over a jersey for all but your wet weather riding (back panel - in black- is thermal, but not waterproof).

Hope this helps. :-)

Susan

[PinkPilot]

Thanks, Susan. It looks like it should fit the bill in North Carolina with no problem. I'm a little surprised they would make the front and arms water-resistant but not the back. But, I'm not a commuter, so I wouldn't purposely be riding in rain (which is not to say it won't happen). I may end up looking for something else a little more waterproof down the road.

Susan

[DirtDiva]

A friend of mine has that jacket and, judging by the amount of times I've seen her wear it, loves it. It's a really nice looking piece of kit. Would've bought one myself if it came in a colour that wasn't quite so, well, PINK. (Guessing that won't bother you though... )

ETA: In my experience, Cannondale's tops run a little large, but their shorts are fairly true to size.