By cycle nut
from Va. Beach Va. on 9/14/2008
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Dries Quickly, Good Pockets and Features, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Cold Weather, Mountain Biking, Road Biking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I love how light it is and the performance of the material. It is a good snug fit, so be sure to do your measurements prior to ordering.
I wish there was a little more ventilation in the front, although back/underarm ventilation is effective. It truly is a moisture barrier.
By John
from Melbourne, Australia on 6/29/2008
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Breathable, Dries Quickly, Good Pockets and Features, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Cold Weather, Road Biking, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I'm 6'2 and 200lbs and got an XL size. I bought this jacket on the internet and then saw some reviews referring to the sizing so I was worried it wouldn't fit me. For me, the sizing couldn't be better. The jacket is certainly form fitting, which you want on a bike jacket anyway, but I don't find it restrictive, and the sleeve length is perfect.
The wind and rain protection is excellent and it "morphs" easily too.
The jacket looks good, has good ventilation and I couldn't be happier.
Great jacket, incorrect sizing.
By Princeton Peddler
from Princeton, NJ on 4/25/2008
Chest Size:
Feels too small
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Breathable, Excellent quality, Good Pockets and Features, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Cons:
Large is actually a small, Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Road Biking, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Jacket stands up to the usual Cannondale quality but if you normally wear a "large", order an
"XX Large". The sizing on this jacket is way off.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:We have very stringent quality control standards with regard to sizing and overall quality. These are issues we monitor internally and will continue to do so. If there is anything we can do for you with regard to an exchange or return…please let us know. Our first priority is your complete satisfaction with your Eastern Mountain Sports® purchase.
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.
Functional and my boyfriend looks hot!
By rider's girlfriend
from Ithaca, NY on 4/25/2008
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Breathable, Bright and visible, Dries Quickly, Good Pockets and Features, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Good for morning coldwet, Road Biking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I'm writing the review for my boyfriend - bought him the jacket so he would be warm and visible on the way to work. He loves it! Excellent fit (went with a L based on previous reviewer's description). Said it stays in place (in the hips) and does not ride up. Felt warm and dry. Loves the lightweight feel (he can get very hot and sweaty and he felt very heat-balanced and light e.g., warm from the morning cold/wet but not hot). He has not yet tried the "rip away" sleeves. They may be a bit of a struggle to reattach. (PS - he looks hot in it too!)
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Great bad weather cycling jacket!
By avid cyclist from philadelphia, pa on 2/28/2008
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Breathable, Dries Quickly, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Cold Weather, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The jacket fits good. You have to remember that this jacket is form fitting. If you are an avid cyclist, you don't want your jacket flapping in the wind, thus a great option for bad weather. I purchased a large, my shoulder size is a 41, and it fits great. I can see where someone with a gut/belly would have problems getting into this jacket. My waist is a 33, and it fits well. If you have a belly, look elsewhere. This jacket is for slender riders looking for a form fitting jacket. Length in arms is perfect. Vest option is useful as well.
By EODGUNZ from MD on 10/15/2007
Chest Size:
Feels too small
Sleeve Length:
Feels too short
Pros:
Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I had to go up 2 sizes to get a proper fit. Works well otherwise.
Jacket performed as advertised
By zippy
from Plattsburgh, Ny on 9/30/2007
Chest Size:
Feels too small
Sleeve Length:
Feels too short
Pros:
Breathable, Dries Quickly, Good Pockets and Features, Good Protection from the Elements, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Cold Weather, Road Biking, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I took the advice of a previous reviewer who recommended getting a size larger than predicted. This proved accurate and kept me from being disappointed. I received the item in a very timely fashion. I first wore it in a one day 170 mile ride with temperatures in the 40s. The jacket kept me quite comfortable and when the weather warmed, it stored well.
By commuter cyclist
from Penacook NH on 6/24/2007
Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Pros:
Breathable, Dries Quickly, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Bad Weather, Commuting, Mountain Biking, Road Racing
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I immediately returned this product. Even in XXL it was way too small. I normally wear XL, but couldn't get this jacket around my torso.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Our first priority is your complete satisfaction with your Eastern Mountain Sports® purchase.
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.