I was looking for a jacket that would keep me warm in the 30s and 40s (F.) and this one is more than up to the task. Even with a minimal base layer, it has kept me comfy down to near-freezing temps. I imagine I could wear it into the 20s were I inclined to ride in such cold. Wind protection is excellent. It gets plenty warm when the mercury rises to 50 but even then dropping the zipper a bit helps a lot. My wife even says it looks good on me!
I've tried a handful of different gloves at different price points and this is a solid mid-range glove for mild winter conditions. My fingers run cold and I find them comfortable down to about the low 40s. It uses a neoprene-like material which is reasonably weatherproof and provides light insulation, but doesn't have a separate insulating layer. It uses a two piece sandwich construction so the seams fall kind of awkwardly at your finger tips and between your fingers where they touch (as opposed to the 3+ piece construction that higher-end gloves have). It also uses some sort of layer bonded directly to the fabric for touch-screen compatibility which is less durable than conductive fabric used in higher end gloves. That said, it's a solid glove for the price and performs reasonably well, but don't expect premium construction and materials.
New favorite winter training jacket. Handles wide range in temperature and training efforts. Zippered side vents are awesome for climbing. Not a wet weather jacket but is uber-functional otherwise. I bought couple more once I saw how well they function. Zippers seem very durable.
I am 5'3 and 140 lbs so I'm not a thin elite person with an athletic figure. I'm not overweight but I am what u would call 'a little thick' through my upper body. I see all these gorgeous vests on cyclists and wish I could find something to replace my baggy bright yellow Pearl Izumi that has lasted me over 20 years. When I try something new on, the arms and body are too long and so I tell myself 'nothing is wrong with my PI vest' and go home dejected. After following in love with this new vest online for so many reasons such as: it's overall style, it's a little shorter in length fitting my body better, the color is gorgeous, it has some stretch, three pockets on the back are deep enough for a variety of items, a two way zipper is like icing on the cake, and free returns! I've worn it several time riding and I'm sold! Not too warm but also providing warmth when needed. It's so comfortable! And this 73 year old grandma feels rather hip!! I'm tempted to buy a second one'
