Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
Did you use that SP jacket on Monday when it was 60? Did you sweat much?
Do you have the Elite 2.0 or 2.1 jacket?
My SP jacket is the Elite 2.1. I wore it every day this week, and it worked great in all conditions. I am really impressed with how well it ventilates, and it is very comfortable even in the 60s, which is the downfall of many rain jackets. It worked equally great on cold days, using heavier base layers. On the morning when the temp was 15 F, I wore my warmest base layer and a long-sleeve jersey under the SP jacket and hardly sweated a bit. I keep the pit zips open all of the time, even when it's really cold. The adjustable cuffs are also nice and help a lot for ventilation on warm days if you open them up.
I have also worn the SP jacket quite a bit for normal "civilian use" when not cycling. I bought the optional hood for that purpose, but don't use it while cycling. The only things that I would want to improve the jacket would be to make it available in neon yellow (the most visible color) and add some side pockets.