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.
This jacket blocks the wind very well and keeps my chest and arms warm while still venting heat and sweat sufficiently. I wear a merino wool base layer and the combo is very good from upper 30s to upper 40s. I don't ride when it's much colder. The size chart is fairly accurate. This jacket runs small. I am 5'5' 149 lbs 40 chest, 30 waist and the large fit just right over my base layer - snug but not too tight with sleeves just an inch longer than I like but body just right.
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'
