Originally Posted by
NyoGoat
I live in an area that occasionally suffers from poor air quality. This week the air quality dramatically improved and the temperature came up above freezing. I was thrilled to get out and ride into work. The zipper on my jacket broke last week. 36 degrees is definitely a ride-able temperature, but not one that I want my jacket open in
. Now i'm in the market for a new one.
I don't think I want a cycling specific jacket unless I can comfortably use it for other activities. But I do want a good jacket ... that isn't expensive. Any good suggestions out there?
You're in Utah and suffer from poor air quality? I guess I always think of Utah as a sparsely populated desert area.
Anyhow, I'm sure you're relatively close to an outdoor store like REI or similar. There are lots of nice light-weight jackets with some windblock material on the front and breathable insulation everywhere else. These work great for about freezing on up to as much as 50 degrees for me. They also tend to look casual enough for day to day use.