Capo Jacket Advice
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Capo Jacket Advice
Is this worth purchasing? Need a jacket for winter and this is over 50% off. look isn't that great but i can deal if the jacket is a good product.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...27.1943.0.html
was thinking about the gore contest so as well. not sure which one is better. any advice would be appreciated.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...27.1943.0.html
was thinking about the gore contest so as well. not sure which one is better. any advice would be appreciated.
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I've got a Verona thermal jacket -- same material, just a different color scheme. I recommend it highly. Kept me more than warm in high 30s weather + 20mph winds last Sunday with just a Craft Pro Zero baselayer underneath.
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Their thermal jackets are good with a warm base layer down into the low 40s to upper 30s, lower than that and you can add a layer (LS jersey) and you'll be warm in lower temperatures. The chest section has their windproof material so your core is warm, the arms however are just their winter grade fabric so your arms will feel the air penetrating on cold windy days unless you layer up. They make quality products and for $80 that's a good deal.
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It will give you the mono man boob on the front chest area when riding. Not my favorite jacket, mostly bacause the material and cut. I just ordered a mavic cyclone jacket based on someone's recommendation on velonews.
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I think they were on bonktown this week too. I snagged the Riserva bibs and jersey earlier this year and have been very happy with them.
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I was considering one of those off Bonktown, but decided on this Capo jacket instead
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Capo-Limited...#ht_500wt_1413
can handle lower temperatures and looks more understated, which is a plus in my book. I love mine so far, it's a higher quality jacket than those on Bonktown plus you can get it cheaper too
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Capo-Limited...#ht_500wt_1413
can handle lower temperatures and looks more understated, which is a plus in my book. I love mine so far, it's a higher quality jacket than those on Bonktown plus you can get it cheaper too
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Black is not a great color choice for road riding, especially on short dreary winter days. FWIW, I really like the Gore Phantom jacket for 45F and below; close fitting, good ventilation in the rear to help with sweat, really good rear pockets.
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Is this worth purchasing? Need a jacket for winter and this is over 50% off. look isn't that great but i can deal if the jacket is a good product.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...27.1943.0.html
was thinking about the gore contest so as well. not sure which one is better. any advice would be appreciated.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...27.1943.0.html
was thinking about the gore contest so as well. not sure which one is better. any advice would be appreciated.
Last edited by kdgrills; 12-19-11 at 01:27 PM.
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i have the riserva jacket which i got off bonk for $99 a few months ago. Definitely worth the money. I am 6' 1", 145-150 lbs depending on the day and I wear a size M and it fits perfectly.
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