Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Regarding the REI Stratos, the sleeves are cut long which is OK for "on the bike." It really is too bulky to roll up and put in a jersey pocket, IMO.
I'm sure you are correct, but I have not had a rain jacket, cycling or otherwise, that I could put in any of my jersey pockets. If it looks like rain, I put the jacket and pants into one of my front panniers where they are easy to reach.
When I'm not using front panniers, they go under the bungees on the rear rack. I usually decide in the morning before I load up the bike whether to leave them in the rear panniers or put them where I can get to them. I have been fooled