Say hello, to the Craft Gore Wind Stop Thermal Bike Jacket. No, I am NOT sponsored by Craft, but rather spend my hard earned money on good products. I have been using this jacket since the end of October and so far so good. Here is a half ass review before I go out and spend 4-5 hours in this jacket.Here are some hard facts...
- Thermal cold weather wind resistant soft shell jacket.
- Bike specific fit to ensure fabric performance and eliminate wind flap.
- Internal Gore Wind Stopper laminated chest panels.
Even more facts...
- Internal Gore Wind Stop Laminated Chest Panels
- Bonded Flex Fleece
- Storm Flap and Zipper Garage
- 3 Back Pockets with a 4th Zip (BONUS!!!)
- Drop Tail with Silicon Waist Grip
- Reflective Piping
Pros...
- Fits like a glove with no added bulk
- It's black yo!
- Good solid stiching, so you'll have it for the long haul
- It's light weight considering what it does.
- Gore Windstopper might just be the fabric of our lives.
- Lot's 'o pockets to carry everything. 4 to be exact.
- One zipper pocket.
- Longer sleeves to compensate for reaching to the handlebars
Cons...
- Price! MRSP is $189 smack-a-roos
- Wish the collar was about an inch taller to give full neck coverage.
- It's a dog hair magnet.
Overall Personal View...
- I dig it.
- So far this is the best winter jacket I have owned.
- 'Nuff said.