Originally Posted by
parkbrav
If you go with Perl Izumi, they are good quality, sometimes they run a bit small
there are numerous threads on winter cycling jackets. The following is my approach for 0-32F, which is typical of a lot of winter cyclists.
* Merino Wool base layer
* Perl Izumi - type mid layer
* lightweight rain jacket
* Windbreaker
This sounds legit.
I went out last weekend with the following set up in 35 degree F temps with wind gusts and cloud cover, and was quite comfortable:
Light Louis Garneau base layer (under bib straps)
Louis Garneau Edge 2 thermal jersey
Pearl Izumi elite barrier jacket
It was a tad chilly for the first ten minutes, but after I warmed up I found it to be perfect. And I was shocked by how little clothing I was wearing, considering my normal down jackets in this type of weather when not exercising. My only issue was my lower body, so I am looking in to some better thermal tights and shoe covers.