Recreational & Family - Women's Jacket

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biggieou
03-01-09, 04:32 PM
My fiancee and I rode together last year and want to ride even more this year. She is a "freeze baby" and gets cold pretty fast. We were at a LBS and she was looking at Pearl Izumi wind breaker jackets, but they are like 100 bucks. Is there a place that has these cheaper, or is there a comparable product that I should look at?
Thanks!


Buglady
03-01-09, 04:38 PM
I've never seen a decent quality wind/rain jacket under $100, personally. If it fits well and will mean she rides more, I'd say go for it. Follow the care instructions and it should last several years.

masiman
03-02-09, 07:20 AM
Almost all of the Pearl Izumi stuff is great. You can get things cheaper though. Try some other brands like Performance and Hind. Check out Bike Nashbar women's (http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?subcategory=60001211&category=6000138&browse=&storetype=&estoreid=&brand=&searchbox=&start=1&orderby=price1&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Outerwear). REI (http://www.rei.com/search?cat=4500148&cat=4500936&hist=cat%2C4500148%3AWomen%27s+Cycling+Clothes^cat%2C4500936%3ACycling+Jackets) is another good source. REI Outlet (http://www.rei.com/outlet/search?cat=22000003&cat=22000042&hist=cat%2C22000003%3ACycling^cat%2C22000042%3AWomen%27s+Bike+Clothing) can have some really good deals but you may have to look until they have something you want. One other good place can be Sierra Trading Post (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/adventure/21462_d-womens-cycling-jackets/all/), although you have to know what you are looking at as their prices are not always bargains.


biggieou
03-02-09, 05:31 PM
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the websites!