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 On: 2007-05-20
works well, only takes a bit of getting used to the velcro front closure instead of zipper
 On: 2006-01-09
The old standby for a suddenly wet and/or chilly windy ride is to wear a garbage bag. It works but you would really rather be wearing a jacket that can be zipped and unzipped.
A decent cycling jacket costs about $150 more or less, but if youre a novice you dont need to blow that kind of cash, and this jacket will serve you fine. Keep it with you just in case, and see the envy on others faces as they shiver in their lycra or suffer the sauna conditions of wearing a garbage bag to keep dry because they didnt carry this handy bit that easily fits in a jersey pocket or any kind of backpack without too much bulk.
Keeping the wind out alone is a big way to keep warm in foul conditions, while continuous riding will produce more than enough heat to keep you warm most of the time.
If youre heading out for, say, NYCs Five Borough Bike Tour in May, and dont know what to buy, your basics are: some kind of jersey--a CoolMax shirt will do; 6 panel or more cycling shorts with a chamois (pad) where the sun dont shine; light / thin socks (Air-e-ators are best); and one of these jackets. These and a helmet and youre set for serious riding.
Skip the bulky layers for warmth. If you want that bit of insulation you may need, get a $10 polarfleece vest from a bargain store, and one of these jackets.
I take one star because it doesnt have vented armpits, but on second thought I probably shouldnt have in consideration of the price to value ratio.
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