Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
Performance Zonal is a great softshell buy at $90, and works for me around freezing temps with just my midweight bibs, a summer shortsleeve jersey, and fleeced armwarmers. When it dips into the teens, i use a fleeced winter longsleeved jersey, and that works fine.
I'm not a fan of Performance gear in general, but this has impressed me with materials, build quality, and features, all stuff Performance generally skimp on in order meet pricepoints (or margins).
Anyway, new Zonal II is out, but looks essentially the same as my older one, aside from minor graphics changes. I like the fold down tail flap which gives a bit of extra warmth to the fanny when it's really cold.