Which Ibex Jacket for Cycling?

[KnottedYet]

I ride in a wool sweater or my Ibex Switchback full-zip if it's cold. I yearn for an Ibex Breakaway. (apropos name for a cycling jacket, eh?)

Edit: my boo-boo, they changed the name this year to "Dash." Here it is, http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...-Hybrid-Jacket You can still find Breakaways at some of the outlet type online stores (Sierra Trading Post, Backcountry, Camp-Mor, and the like) for about half price of the Dash.

[elk]

HI Lisa

I've been outfitting myself for winter riding...and I have found that layers of wool underneath a wind/waterproof soft shell is amazingly effective.

I went out today in the snow and wind and the only part of me that got cold were my lungs...!!

I like the Ibex Cirque because it reminds me of my Marmot Sharp Point which I LOVE...and wear everywhere...on and off the bike...The Cirque has wool inside, my Marmot has a thin layer of fleece.

[KathiCville]

I recently bought two Pingos on sale but confess that I haven't worn either for cycling yet because they still look too new and pristine, LOL! The idea of taking a tumble or getting serious dirt on either one is unbearable! I love the shape/style of the Pingo, but the fabric is a little stiff---something that I guess either wearing or cleaning would probably help to soften up?

If anyone is looking for the Pingo at a pretty decent sale price, try Rock Creek Outfitters: http://www.rockcreek.com/products/listing/item3664.asp I got my red-orange one there......

I just ordered the Breakway jacket from Sierra Trading Post last week when it was on sale for a ridiculously low price.

When it's hovering in the 35 to 45 degree range, I wear one light wool base layer, one slightly heavier wool mid-layer and then top it with a Gore windstopper jacket. Most of my base layers are 1/4 or 1/2 zip tops so I can adjust as I warm up or cool down. When it's 45 to high 50s, I drop the mid-layer.

[elk]

Kathi


the Pingo looks just like my beloved Marmot...which was very stiff at first...I hadn't thought about it till just now...but it has softened considerably from wear.


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[KnottedYet]

the Ibex Breakaway is still $53 at Sierra Trading Post.