By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Highly water-resistant fabric Effective ventilation Bright orange color Rolls small enough to carry in a jersey pocket NOT! Tail is just long enough The color is too loud for some riders www.showerspass.com Price: $79 Source: website, bike shops Sizes: S, M, L, XL Weight: 11.5 oz or 330 g (size…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Yellow is highly visible Stops rain penetration Generous pit zips Plentiful sizing options Reasonably compact when rolled up NOT! Short tail Non-adjustable collar Stiff, noisy fabric Fabric does not breathe well www.burley.com Price: $140 Sizes: men’s S-XXL; women’s S-XL Colors: yellow/black, blue/black, all black (men’s only) Source: bike shops How…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! Waterproof & windproof Lightweight Fits in jersey pocket Bright colors and reflective strips NOT! Investment-grade price tag Plasticky feel on bare skin No drop-down tail www.showerspass.com Price: $159 Source: website and some bike shops Colors: red, yellow, blue (unisex); blue (women’s) Sizes: XS-XL (unisex); S-L (women’s) How obtained: sample from company…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Extremely versatile garment 3 roomy, easily accessible pockets Blocks wind on chest Stuffs in jersey pocket NOT! Low visibility black back www.boure.com Price: $140.00 Source: Company website How obtained: purchased Colors: Yellow, blue, red (tested) Material: Supplex front and yoke; Thermoroubaix fleece lycra lining Sizes: XS to XXL Comfort range: 25 to 55…
By Ken Bonner HOT! Bright — good warning for motorists Convertible to wind vest Mid-back ventilation flap Rear pocket also serves as storage for this jacket Rolls into small package; relatively light at 14 ounces (397 g) NOT! No arm-pit zips No rear forearm reflective piping (See discussion below) Only one-way front zip O2 Rainwear Nokomis…
