Cycling Jacket?

bikerbrian said:

I was looking for a light cycling jacket for cool weather days. I just wanted something simple and aero, any suggestions?

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Assos Oxygen windbreaker. It's light, water/wind proof, and rolls up nicely in my back pocket. I wear if over a long sleeve or short sleeve jersey. Assos Airblock jackets are also excellent!

SF_Vitus said:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Assos Oxygen windbreaker. It's light, water/wind proof, and rolls up nicely in my back pocket. I wear if over a long sleeve or short sleeve jersey. Assos Airblock jackets are also excellent!

Assos does make terrific clothing, but be forewarned - it's made to fit a "European" body (e.g. LEAN). I am 6' tall and 215 lbs, and wear a size 48 coat (American). I need a "TIR" size just to fit my upper body (weightlifting...). The length..., is for someone 6'-2". The sleeves are long, too.

Great quality and outstanding performance to be sure. Just so you know.

Brian,

Yooo don't say where you are, US UK Au, if uK, try Aldi:
http://www.cyclingforums.com/showthread.php?p=1375297

need11@46 said:

Assos does make terrific clothing, but be forewarned - it's made to fit a "European" body (e.g. LEAN). I am 6' tall and 215 lbs, and wear a size 48 coat (American). I need a "TIR" size just to fit my upper body (weightlifting...). The length..., is for someone 6'-2". The sleeves are long, too.

Great quality and outstanding performance to be sure. Just so you know.

Yes, it's true that Assos clothing is a bit on the tight side, but it's designed to fit the body while riding. At 5'7" and 125lbs, I guess I have a "European" body!

SF_Vitus said:

Yes, it's true that Assos clothing is a bit on the tight side, but it's designed to fit the body while riding. At 5'7" and 125lbs, I guess I have a "European" body!

I envy you, and all the others out there who can wear "off the rack" cycling clothing. I have my jerseys custom made by Boure in Colorado. I make due with everything else. Pearl Izumi fits me better than most, but I LOVE Assos clothing. So much so that I roll up the sleeves and tuck the body up. I tried to have it modified by a seamstress, but apparently, it's too difficult.

-Wm.