By Ken Bonner HOT! Bright — good warning for motorists Excellent reflective material on front and back of shoulders, and rear flap Excellent two-way arm-pit zips Velcro-only wrist closures — wrist opening easily pulled over gloves Rolls into very small package; light at 12 ounces (340 g) NOT! No rear pocket No rear forearm reflective piping…
By Ken Bonner HOT! Inexpensive, basic no-frills rain-jacket for coping with unexpected showers Eye-catching yellow color — good warning for motorists Rolls into a somewhat small, ultra-light package weighing 5 ounces (142 g) Comfortable and warm NOT! No rear pocket No arm-pit zips No reflective material (See discussion below) Only one-way front zip Fits very tightly…
By Paul Smith HOT! Aerodynamic fit Packs down surprisingly small High wind and waterproof characteristics NOT! Potentially too snug (might be best to order a size up) No rear pockets Pearl Izumi Cost: $150 How obtained: review sample RBR sponsor: No Time tested: 4 months Tech specs: Body 100% polyester woven twill 10k/30k 2.5…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher http://www.pearlizumi.com Cost: $80Weight: 90gHow Obtained: review sample from companyAvailable: online and retailRBR Sponsor: noTime tested: numerous rides over 2 months My MVP (Most Valuable Product) This Winter This wind vest has been my MVP (most valuable product) this winter. For whatever reason, the wind has been a force…
