Originally Posted by
IndianaRecRider
This might be the year that I too do more outdoor riding even as the temps take the downward trend. I like that the jacket you provided the link to has pockets just like my jerseys do. Do most cycling specific jackets have the pockets. Is that something that most cycling specific jackets have in common? I've not done a whole lot of colder weather cycling, so it's not something I would have noticed with other cyclists.
A cycling specific jacket will be cut longer in back than in front, so that the coverage is appropriate for a hunched over riding position. Many have pockets, but some don't to keep weight down.
There's two main types of jackets, softshells and hardshells. Softshells are very good, and water resistant. Hardshells typically have poor breathe-ability but are extremely waterproof. Pick what you want based on your local weather.