Which Ibex Jacket for Cycling?

[itself]

Ibex has a bunch of different jackets, which one is best for cycling? We special ordered the Pingo from REI, and it looks like it will work well on our recumbent tandem. It's short and has cuffed sleeves. But I would like to hear what you are all riding with.

Also, Icebreaker has the 150 and 200, which one is best for 30-50 degree weather? My goodness, so many choices!! Also, I noticed that TE carries the Craft brand...is this wool??? Boy, do I need some education!

Thanks for your help, I so appreciate it!

Lisa
ICE X2 tandem
Aero 24

[Trek420]

Also, I noticed that TE carries the Craft brand...is this wool??? Boy, do I need some education!

Thanks for your help, I so appreciate it!

Lisa
ICE X2 tandem
Aero 24

I have the Craft Mingo, TE no longer carries it but similar to this. I don't know if that means Mingo's unavailable.

www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=22400

It's not wool, but is my "go to" jacket.

Very light weight, very visible, wind and water resistant. I've worn it on rides that started out cold and windy (with wool underneath) and that ended up with wind, cold and rain and I stayed toasty warm and dry.

Craft is I think a Swedish co. Isn't it a Swedish saying "there is no bad weather just inadequate clothing"

[Triskeliongirl]

I have the craft rain jacket from TE. I love it, great for 30-50 range, just layer more under it for the lower temps, and ventilates well with pit zips. Waterproof and breathable.

[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.