i ride in a sugoi softshell most of the time during the winter here. it's a medium and i really need a small. might have to let this jacket go. honestly, i only got it because it was used and cheap, and it was still too much to pay for what it is, even if it fit. it lacks a lot of features(back pockets, grippers on the waist, hood, more functional cuts), the waterproof zipper lets cold wind through at an alarming rate, it soaks up sweat and smells after just a few rides, and it has just three pockets, all of which are in awkward places. plus it just looks too techy and 'exercise'y. and it fits terribly. i shouldn't ride in it. but my real jacket, an arcteryx softshell, is just too nice to ride in.(scored secondhand for 70 bucks)

for hard rain, my hooded mountain hardwear conduit dt rain shell is perfect. pit zips are a must. articulating hood drawcord is also a plus. when i get sick of the sugoi, i ride in this even in clear skies.

some softshells become less water resistant with just a few wears or a single wash. getting a spray treatment can is a good backup but it's also worth asking yourself how much you ride in the rain.

i really want a thick ls wool jersey like the ibex giro. i think this paired with my mountain hardwear shell would be great for most weather.

the rapha jacket looks amazing and has AWESOME features(thumb hole gaiters, saddle gripping butt flap, asym. zipper) but it's not hooded and costs more than a human.


of course, i have a huge mission workshop hardon so i'm anxiously waiting to see what their Orion softshell hoodie will look like:
http://www.missionworkshop.com/apparel.php