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Originally Posted by WickedOne513
(Post 11758295)
do the specialized have pit zippers at all, I haven't seen it mentioned on there site.
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Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11759600)
this is going to sound really hipstery of me, but one concern of mine is lower back exposure. yes, i can just imagine the "get a shirt that fits" comments already lol....but seriously, even wearing long shirts, sometimes in the drops the shirt pulls up and my lower back will be exposed. admittedly, me and friends have pointed and laughed at the more hipstery type riding down the street with exposed butt crack because their girl pants and extra small v-neck....but then ill feel the wind on my lower back and look back and feel the cold kiss of karma for mocking others.
im guessing this is a factor many of these jackets take into consideration....im particularly attracted to the rapha not only for its good looks but the "butt flap cover" its got going on. but yah 300+ bucks for a jacket? no thanks. anyone know of a good crack cover jacket? or is it safe to assume all these jackets got it covered lol |
haha yes i do notice that.
im liking the chrome jacket style wise, it just didn't seem to have the same back taper as other jackets. the rapha was easy to spot that because instead of being tapered it has an actual butt flap! kind of dig it ;p yes looks like i could use a nice cyclist specific jacket now that i think about it.... |
Here's a cheap one if your like me. http://www.rei.com/product/772613
REI had a sale a couple weeks ago and I got it for $40 |
Gotta say, the Orion doesn't exactly blow me away aesthetically.
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/asset...0x333-1539.jpg I guess it's not terrible, but that's a pretty unflattering fit. |
When it's really cold, I wear a non-insulated snowboarding jacket with layers under it. Not cycling-specific, but it's the warmest jacket I own and it's waterproof which is the biggest concern in the PNW....it's also long enough that it covers my back when I'm riding in my drops, and has pit vents.
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Originally Posted by dsh
(Post 11760790)
Gotta say, the Orion doesn't exactly blow me away aesthetically.
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/asset...0x333-1539.jpg I guess it's not terrible, but that's a pretty unflattering fit. |
wonder how the back is
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hmm...any cycling cut run jackets with a hood? perhaps a very thin one with a bill that folds up and zippers away or something ;p
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Originally Posted by WickedOne513
(Post 11761088)
wonder how the back is
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looking at this:
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/appar...bra.html?c=124 obviously not a rain jacket, but how rain resistant is merino wool? not very? somewhat? |
Originally Posted by donglecorn
(Post 11760996)
probably fit better if he was smiling.
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Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11761335)
looking at this:
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/appar...bra.html?c=124 obviously not a rain jacket, but how rain resistant is merino wool? not very? somewhat? |
I wear one of these:
http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/fi...fire-flint.jpg It's a Marmot Windshirt. The whole thing stuffs into the chest pocket and weighs next to nothing. Obviously it's not very warm, but it's windproof to an extent and water repellent. |
Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11761290)
hmm...any cycling cut run jackets with a hood? perhaps a very thin one with a bill that folds up and zippers away or something ;p
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Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 11762025)
Such a jacket may exist. But hoods and cycling don't mix well.
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Hoods and cycling work well for me. Baseball cap is crucial to keep the hood from infringing on your view. My olde Nashbar jacket had a giant hood that fit over helmets no problemo.
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Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11761290)
hmm...any cycling cut run jackets with a hood?
http://www.zappos.com/nike-vapor-jacket
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 11762025)
hoods and cycling don't mix well.
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northface but they are expensive unless your bass pro is like mine
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Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11759600)
or is it safe to assume all these jackets got it covered lol
Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 11761335)
looking at this:
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/appar...bra.html?c=124 obviously not a rain jacket, but how rain resistant is merino wool? not very? somewhat?
Originally Posted by NateRod
(Post 11762143)
so what kind of head / ear protective gear do you wear, besides your helmet?
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lol my company makes a wind breaker. In gray with all purple accesiors. zipper tighten strap etc. I liek it looks really hhipe
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In my experience, compared to a typical shell, it's not that bike jackets are longer in the back, they're just shorter in the front so it won't bunch up on ya.
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I'm rich.
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Originally Posted by evilcryalotmore
(Post 11762285)
lol my company makes a wind breaker. In gray with all purple accesiors. zipper tighten strap etc. I liek it looks really hhipe
http://28.media.tumblr.com/yHWA4oxH8...df71Cn_500.jpg |
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