Gore Bike Wear Path Jacket - a brief review
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Gore Bike Wear Path Jacket - a brief review
So, 3 months in, itīs time for a quick review.
Item:
Sizing:
Runs true to Euro standards, XL=XL. Longer fit in the arms, so cycling specific. Canīt fault it. Still big enough to layer 1xfleece and 1xlongarm undergarment. Cut very short at the waist on the front, so a standard fleece protrudes (no biggie)
Material:
Gore Tex Pac-Lite. Seems pretty breathable. Utterly waterproof, taped seams. Gets dirty quickly, but who cares, itīs a commuting jacket. Incredibly light weight. Good cuffs.
Durability:
I came off in October on leaves and slid a good way on my shoulder. Just a scuff on the fabric, no tear, very impressed.
Pockets:
One īnapoleonī pocket on the chest, one bigger one in the small of the back.
Overall:
Highly recommended. I paid 113 delivered, roughly 1/2 retail, on an eBay auction.
Bad points:
Erm... seems to get dirty.
The neon fabric could cover more of the jacket (for me).
The īsecurity-guard chicī look wonīt work for some. This is not a jacket to wear to the pub.
Could have some actual reflective stripes too.
By the way, this is a lightweight īshellītype jacket so has zero padding or insulation.
Hope this is useful for someone.
Item:
Sizing:
Runs true to Euro standards, XL=XL. Longer fit in the arms, so cycling specific. Canīt fault it. Still big enough to layer 1xfleece and 1xlongarm undergarment. Cut very short at the waist on the front, so a standard fleece protrudes (no biggie)
Material:
Gore Tex Pac-Lite. Seems pretty breathable. Utterly waterproof, taped seams. Gets dirty quickly, but who cares, itīs a commuting jacket. Incredibly light weight. Good cuffs.
Durability:
I came off in October on leaves and slid a good way on my shoulder. Just a scuff on the fabric, no tear, very impressed.
Pockets:
One īnapoleonī pocket on the chest, one bigger one in the small of the back.
Overall:
Highly recommended. I paid 113 delivered, roughly 1/2 retail, on an eBay auction.
Bad points:
Erm... seems to get dirty.
The neon fabric could cover more of the jacket (for me).
The īsecurity-guard chicī look wonīt work for some. This is not a jacket to wear to the pub.
Could have some actual reflective stripes too.
By the way, this is a lightweight īshellītype jacket so has zero padding or insulation.
Hope this is useful for someone.
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