This jacket is a lot simpler than a similar PI jacket I bought 10 years ago. No pockets, no venting, not very thick. But, I really like how it rolls up and easily fits in my jersey pockets. It is now my go-to "just in case" extra layer. Unlike some pull-over jerseys I have, no need to take my helmet off to get this jacket on or off. And the high-visibility yellow is great.
I have not yet tried this in the rain to see how water proof it is. My 10 year old PI jacket is great in this regard.
Expensive, even on discount, so I would say it's a reasonable good helmet.
Fit on a round head is very good. It's probably very aero by its shape, and I think it flows air reasonably well.
Personally, my ears didn't interfere with the half covering from the helmet.
Size M doesn't feel heavy at all.
One common con for KASK helmet is that sweat will drop down from the front padding when it's fully soaked up.
Overall very satisfied with it. I will see how it feels under the sun when summer comes.
Smartwool products are some of the best, so I wanted to get their beanie. When it arrived, I was surprised how thin it was and wondering if it would even work. It does. With the colder months, I wear it in the house all the time and it keeps me extra warm. When the weather is around 45-55 degrees, I wear it outside. For cycling, same with the temps. If it gets colder than 45, you'll need something thicker to cut the wind chill. The beanie could be used as a base layer for a headband wrap.
Endura is becoming my go-to brand for cold or bad weather cycling gear. There's always one or two things that I feel could be better, usually with fit, but none of them are deal breakers and the value is fantastic. This jersey adds some warmth but has nice breathability. I sweat quite a lot, more than what technical fabrics can typically deal with, but even as this gets saturated it still keeps me warm. The pockets are nice, big enough to be useful, though as another reviewer mentioned the back coverage could be a bit longer, which also makes it somewhat more difficult to grab items out of the pockets.
For group rides, I prefer wearing a thermal long-sleeve under a normal jersey when the temp gets below 60 or so, and i'll swap this with the regular jersey when it gets into the low 50's and add a vest or wind shell as it gets colder. For commuting, this gets added at even higher temps since I'm usually not pushing as hard, and this makes an excellent mid layer for cold, wet commutes. The breathability helps me not feel like I'm melting when a rain jacket is added, and it provides some needed warmth on downhills or when some heavier winds are added to the mix.
