i'm picking up a rambler tomorrow. i just sold a camera that i had no use for so i think i'll get rid of my stupid 'cut corners' bags and get the rambler. i like being able to see over my shoulder and if i need more capacity, i'll just take the bike with the ortliebs on it.

and yeah, that is the kind of jacket you buy when you are 1. flush with funds 2. riding in rain a LOT, and 3. don't like being sweaty.

until then i'll just layer up with my 30 dollar second hand mountain hardwear conduit dt shell.

****, there are tons of jackets at the 350 price point at REI here in seattle and they're no where near as good looking.

and c-change is intense. just look at the google shopping page. you think 400 is a lot?

i don't go spending that kind of money on something i haven't tried on though. i'd be surprised if many stores will actually carry it on their shelves. i'd like to know how many they made and how many they sell in the first year. i would work for them just to see what kind of employee discount they give,