Originally Posted by
lmike6453
Main thing I like is blocking the wind effectively. I have a Gore Phantom 2.0 which is windstopper soft shell.
+1 for this jacket (I own two), which has removable sleeves and built-in short sleeves underneath. All you need is this jacket with no base layers for those rides that start at near freezing and warm up into the high 50's. The wind-stopping ability is incredible. I've done a 30 minute commute down to 5°F in it, though base layers are needed for warmth at those temps.