Year Round Cycling Jacket

After 4 years of daily use, my trusty Performance brand, Gore-Tex cycling jacket was ready to be retired. I continued using it for another 2 years.

Therefore, I am in the market for a new, year round/all weather/rain/outer layer jacket. I am looking to spend $150-$200.

Absolutely Essential Traits:
*Totally water-proof
*Breathable
*Available in a light but muted color
*Cycling style but looser cut for layering
*Adjustable Velcro bands at cuffs vs. elastic
*Lightweight & easy to carry

Would be nice:
*Gore-Tex brand fabric
*Front pockets
*Available at a local shop
*Reflective piping/patches
*Hood or hood attachment
*Pit zips

Hit me with your yea-or-nay firsthand experiences, brand and place of purchase.

T.C.

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Permalink Reply by Terry Deady on April 18, 2009 at 6:08am

I was getting a tune-up @ Village cycle yesterday, and 'lusted' after a white & black Gore jacket, soft like a chamois, zippered removable sleeves, only back pockets I think, slim reflective strips, but classy enough piece of gear to wear on a cool night even if you weren't biking ! it was ~$200+ ( in Old Town ) maybe you can do better price-wise online. Anyway, that's what I'll prolly buy soon...

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Permalink Reply by terryg on April 19, 2009 at 3:46pm

Howdy TC, did you get some wet weather experience with that jacket yet? After checking it out, and the Acertyx pants that Todd got, that company seems to be on to something.

Take it easy!