Kuma - 2013-02-22 9:17 AM
jarvy01 - 2013-02-22 7:32 AM Recommendations for cycling jackets? I plan to start riding earlier this spring, but I want to make sure I have the right gear. It's still pretty chilly here in the spring.
For jackets, check this out. http://foxwear.net/ This guy buys technical fabrics in bulk - the same stuff that the North Face, Patagonia, and all the rest use in their products, and makes jackets custom by himself. He'll help you design what materials to use in your jacket based on your riding style, and his prices are really reasonable. I've got a jacket and some winter base layers from him that I'm really happy with.
For cold-weather cycling (or even non-cycling) jerseys, I'm a huge fan of these: http://wabiwoolens.com/. Wool is the original miracle fabric, and these jerseys are incredibly well made - light, warm, no synthetic fabric stink, and no sagging pockets in the back. Finally, Harth Huffman, the owner, is the nicest guy going. Pricier than the ones above, but highly, highly recommended.
I sound like a drooling stooge, I know, but I don't have any interest in either place. I just like both and try to support small domestic companies making good products.
Thank you for all of this information! I am going to check it out today.