Product Description
MTB tour specific: Very lightweight, waterproof and breathable mountain bike jacket. It performs well in various weather conditions and riding levels thanks to its ventilation features.
| List Price: | $279.99 |
| Price: |
$171.31 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
| as of Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:37:10 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: XL, X-Large
- Color: Red/Black
- Brand: Gore
- Model: JGALPX
- Fabric type: 100% NYLON, GORE-TEXMEMBRANE, 100% POLYESTER, STRETCH: 89% NYLON, 11% ELASTANE, GORE-TEXMEMBRANE, 100% NYLON, GORE-TEXINSERT: 100% NYLON, GORE-TEXMEMBRANE, 100% POLYESTER
Features
- GORE-TEX stretch inserts on back and arms
- Napoleon pocket with zip
- It performs well in various weather conditions and riding levels thanks to its ventilation features
- MTB tour specific: Very lightweight, waterproof and breathable mountain bike jacket
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Chris
The bad first. Yes, this jacket is expensive. Do not buy this if you are not a very frequent cyclist. It does NOT have front pockets. Only a breast pocket and a back pocket. Both are very good, however, and waterproof. They are mesh inside. The jacket is absolutely 100% waterproof, and suprisingly warm, as I have worn it (while biking) in 50 degree weather by itself and that makes up for it. However, I would have preferred front pockets, and a little more insulation.
Now for why I gave it 5 starts. It is extremely thin, high tech fabric, and is comfortable to wear on your bare skin. The hood is detachable, but I use it and slip it under my helmet for extra warmth, as the whole jacket is windproof and waterproof, including the hood. The jacket has a longer back already, but if the ground is wet, this jacket has an additional few inches to cover your rear end from road spray, and believe, me, this works very, very well. I got mine in red for $279.99 here on amazon, in size XL. It fits be perfectly. I am 6 foot 4, wide but fit build, and arms as long as Micheal Phelps'. The jacket's arms and torso length miraculously still fully, and comfortably cover my huge body.
This jacket is truly designed for cyclists and can be a great year round jacket to last you many years. It is designed specifically for the cycling position. I ride very aggressively (position very forward) and have had no problems. It has elastic on the waist, velcro on the wrists for sealing yourself off or locking down gloves, and a restraint system for tightening the hood as well, but it could be better. The hood is small enough to get under a helmet without much extra fabric. It will not go over a helmet. The shoulders are reinforced for hitting trees while mountain biking, as this is actually made for mountain biking in my opinion. The reinforcements are also slightly rubberized, making backpacks less likely to slip around on the otherwise slippery surface of the jacket. I have a chrome citizen and it doesn't slide at all, or interfere with the breast pocket. The back pocket is roomy, and easy to access while riding unless you have a backpack which comes far down your back. My Chrome Citizen doesn't interfere but that is a messenger bag which sits high on my back, so think about that.
It should also be noted that the entire jacket folds, and zips into the back pocket.
Also, for the record, this is the new model for 2013. I bike commute in NYC every day and have seen no one with this jacket except a professional bike messenger, but even he had the old model. Once again, this is 100% waterproof, windproof, and extremely durable. Great visibility and it looks good too. The red that I purchased is slightly on the flashy side for me, but its nothing to unusual and I would rather be seen on the road than in danger of not being seen, and that's the trade-off I make.
Amazing jacket. I bought it impulsively and I still have not regretted it.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By MK
Expensive but worth it. Wind and waterproof, light and easy to carry on a ride. Cleans easily and keeps me warm on the descents.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By honesT
This jacket is a tight fit for a large, I have a 39 inch chest and 13 inch forearms when bent and flexed or 11.5 when normal and the forearm area would be to tight if I was any bigger...
Jacket to hot for mild or even cool temperatures & rain and better for those really cold rainy days or the sweat builds up and you get wet from your own humidity when pedaling your bike.
Great for a wind breaker as it breaths, not like the high end North face wind breaker I have as it does not seem to breath at all even when washed without fabric softener it is a waist of money and falsely advertised, as usual.
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