Wind/rain jacket suggestions?
Hi all,
I'm in the market for a new jacket. I'm narrowing it down but want to see if you all know of something I'm missing. Here are my criteria:
• Cycling-specific
• Wind and water-resistant (waterproof not necessary)
• Good breathability
• Pit zips!! - MUST have. I don't care how breathable something is, pit zips extend the range of a jacket in a way that works best for me.
• MUST be a visible color - yellow, orange, or bright color (not red)
• Fitted, NOT baggy/loose
• As packable & light as I can get given the other criteria
• Made in North America or as non-sweatshop as I can find
My top contender at the moment is the Shower's Pass Double Century, though I'm worried about what looks like a looser fit and some reviews say sleeve length can be short...I'm tall (5'10") with long arms.
What else should I consider/try? Thanks!!
Last edited by out_spokin'; 04-01-2011 at 11:27 AM.
Reason: forgot one!
Sit bones = ~135 mm, saddles that work ~ 155cm/6.1 in wide
2003 da Vinci (custom road/all-rounder)/Terry Butterfly Ti
1994 Gary Fisher Nirvana (vintage MTB/commuter)/Terry Butterfly Chromoly
1991 Terry Symmetry (NOS frame/fork, project in progress)
1973 Raleigh Super Course (project in progress)