Quote Originally Posted by PinkPilot View Post
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.