help me pick a jacket lol

[elishatarvin]

i need a good jacket that will protect me, keep me cool in the summer and warm in the winter and is reasonably priced. there are so many brands etc. that i don't know. so what do u guys suggest. i have a yellow bike btw.

[ajiribarren]

Originally Posted by elishatarvin

i need a good jacket that will protect me, keep me cool in the summer and warm in the winter and is reasonably priced. there are so many brands etc. that i don't know. so what do u guys suggest. i have a yellow bike btw.

There is always going to be a compromise in an all weather jacket. Try to look at one that has an outer mesh panels, a windproof/waterproof liner and a quilted full liner.

The Shift Trifecta comes to mind, here's a review: Shift Trifecta Jacket - webBikeWorld

I have a very similar jacket to the trifecta (Ixon Sismic Flash) and its very versatile. Once again, not the coolest of the jacket in summer (a full mesh would be better) but can flow a lot of air with the liners removed. In Australian winter (5-10 C) it can keep you warm with all the liners on and a sweater underneath.

Hope it helps

[dart1963]

Street Jackets Under 100

Can't say enough about the quality products at great prices here! Any of these brands will do, mostly just what "style" you like!

[FZRblack]

I have a Speed and Strength Hell 'n Back Jacket and love it. It has a waterproof liner, and removeable panels to keep you cool in the summer. Armor all over, and it really comfortable. My fiancee has a Joe Rocket Mesh jacket and she loves it. Just 2 opinons about 2 different jackets from here!!

[MikeN02]

I would just suggest getting 2 different jackets if you're going to be riding in the winter/rain.

Full on mesh jacket for the summer (believe me, you'll need a full mesh in the hot summer months otherwise you'll go squid and just wear a vest or no jacket)

And a full textile for the winter/rain. The only one that I can vouch for here is the Frank Thomas XTI Textile. Thing is waterproof and kept me warm in Florida "cold" weather about 31ish.

[Wyld25]

all my gear is ICON. their textile jackets ( well at least the one i have) has a removable insulated liner. works really well in the cold. and without the liner in it breathes great and the wind keeps you cool. however, in mid summer with blazing heat stop lights can get a little rough.

plus they have a back pad in them (also removable). a little pricey but well worth the protection.

and when it gets too hot i just put on my Icon vest with a hard back armor.

thats the brand i recommend

[elishatarvin]

wow thanks for all the quick replies. i am going to look into all those. keep em coming. i would like to keep it under 200 though.

[pyrocpu]

Dainese Zen here. Full circumference zipper, links w/ the Dainese New Drake Air Tex armored pants. I've been using this as my summer getup, since I have a separate set for the winter.

The Dainese gear works up to about 95F, so long as I'm moving. No airflow = hot. But I guess that'd be true if you were standing around in your yard in jeans & a T-shirt!

[MikeN02]

Originally Posted by pyrocpu

Dainese Zen here. Full circumference zipper, links w/ the Dainese New Drake Air Tex armored pants. I've been using this as my summer getup, since I have a separate set for the winter.

The Dainese gear works up to about 95F, so long as I'm moving. No airflow = hot. But I guess that'd be true if you were standing around in your yard in jeans & a T-shirt!

First jacket was a dainese laguna seca. I would say it is for a cool breeze jacket only, thing is hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

Has holes in the front but no liner! Looks great though.

[pyrocpu]

Yes, I nearly went with the Laguna Seca... till I found out I couldn't zip pants to it!

That white color too, I figured, would have really helped in humid summers!