I've had my SP Touring for just over a year now, and put it through some very brutal testing. Commuting through the PNW spring and winter for one thing, and a season of randonneuring for another.
During my last 400k ride, it rained for the last 130k. I was completely broken, and slept on the cold, wet pavement 3 separate times; including some guy's rough asphalt driveway at 3am. My SP Touring jacket hasn't got a scratch on it, although it is quite dirty.
It's some heavy duty stuff, for certain. Weight weenies need not apply when looking at this jacket. The main fabric is about twice the weight of the Elite series, and a much heavier hand. The windproof panels at the front and on the sleeve fronts are even heavier. No matter, though. It's the toughest danged jacket I've owned. I'd gladly buy another if I ever manage to destroy this one.
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"I feel like my world was classier before I found cyclocross."
- Mandi M.