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Pearl Izumi Vagabond II Bike Jacket - Women's review

  • Price Paid:$99.95
  • User rating:
    (4.6)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 2 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"This is my first cycling jacket and it is perfect. For rides that start off cool I use the sleeves and can shed them when it warms up. When it gets hot, I take the entire thing off and stow under my bike seat or in a large jersey pocket. This has been a great investment in cycling (and running) gear!"wyndswept

(5)

Ease of use

Cool design. Interesting way to remove arms.

(4)

Quality of Construction

Fabric and construction is designed to be lightweight. I would say it is good quality but I wonder if the velcro will be as strong a year from now.

(5)

Fit

I wear a medium (8-10) in most everything. The medium fits perfect.

(5)

Comfort

It is so lightweight I don't even realize I am wearing it.

(0)

Adjustability

Nothing to adjust. Get the right size.

(4)

Durability

I have washed it a number of times and it still looks new. All my sticky sports drink cleans up nice from the fabric.

(4)

Value

I thought $100 was way too much for a bike jacket. But I couldn't resist getting the one that is a jacket and a vest. I am so glad I paid the extra cash. Now I never go training without it.

(5)

Appearance

It has a slimming female look. I think it looks hot.

(5)

Performance

Breaks the wind, shields the sun and wicks the rain.

Strengths

Removing the sleeves is really practical! The material blocks the wind nicely. When the sleeves are removed there is a nice mesh covering for the upper back that helps keeps me cool.

Weakness

Updated: I just learned that the vest alone is not good for running (still fine for biking). There are velcro patches located under the armpits which help secure the removable arms. I am so bummed that the velcro 1/2 that stays on the jacket is the rough (hook) part. When running 10 minutes with just the vest my tricep area was raw!

I wish it packed a little smaller but I can fit it in the straps under my small bike seat bag.

The back pocket is an internal mesh pocket instead of the standard bike jersey pocket. It is intended to hold the sleeves (which it does nicely) but I wouldn't put anything else in there.

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