Author Topic: What Lightweight Jacket do you ride with? (Read 1740 times)

Ratcrazy · « **on:** August 16, 2019, 11:30:27 AM »

Looking to get a lightweight 3 season jacket ( I have a heavier Joe Rocket that i've used for 15-20 years) .......Has anyone used one of these?.... at just over 100$, it Seems like a good deal......... https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/bilt-techno-jacket

Beowulf · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2019, 01:46:53 PM »

Funny i was given one these this week by my neighbor who no longer rides. I have to say i really like it. Its the joe rocket version same idea. It makes a temendous difference in airflow. Highly recommend. I like all armor features. Best of both both worlds imo. Hope that helps

cloudbase · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2019, 02:02:49 PM »

Roadcrafter light.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2019, 02:53:08 PM »

Bought an Olympia Airglide this year and like it very well so far. Also bought the airglide pants but not as happy with them as they are much warmer, especially in the butt area. Fit is comfortable though.
GliderJohn

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:31:41 PM »

Quote from: gliderjohn on August 16, 2019, 02:53:08 PM

Bought an Olympia Airglide this year and like it very well so far. Also bought the airglide pants but not as happy with them as they are much warmer, especially in the butt area. Fit is comfortable though.
GliderJohn

Great minds travel in the same circles.

Olympia AG5 for Summer.

dguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:34:39 PM »

Tourmaster Draft....works great, I have a Tourmaster Transition 3.0 for colder days.

Ncdan · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:36:19 PM »

I like my Power Trip mesh with a zip out liner. With an insulated under armer shirt and the liner I’m good down to around 45F. However I’m in the south so that’s 3 seasonal.

Huzo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:46:28 PM »

This one..
Shot taken in 38 deg C.

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Darren Williams · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:57:45 PM »

Scorpion Eddy. Tourmaster heated liner under it when cooling off down to the forties.

Pretty comfortable up to 100f. And crashes pretty well. Had two fast get offs and upper body in good shape.

Vagrant · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2019, 04:32:11 PM »

I have a Joe Rocket Phoenix thats about 14 years old and still going strong. I have an Olympic mesh too but the joe flows more air than anything i've seen or tried. I saw a woman test one in a 60 MPH slide down the blue ridge and not a scratch on it or her. I tested mine in Alaska and am still alive and still wearing it. Mine was from before they had a liner but I use a old Gerbing electric liner and a $10. wind breaker for as low as 20F.

RinkRat II · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2019, 05:24:28 PM »

I have a Teknic that was dicontinued but it looks nearly identical to that Bilt. Mine is nine years old and has performed flawlessly even in cold weather. It came with a fleece liner and a vinyl waterproof liner and I have used them all at the same time and worked well for a short ride. My $.02

Paul B

Ratcrazy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2019, 09:07:41 PM »

Thanks all.... good info

kirkemon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2019, 09:57:29 PM »

Dainese Super Speed Textile Jacket
Here in southern California I use this jacket almost every day. It has a zip out windbreaker liner that I seldom use. Good protection and adjustable at the waist. The only thing I can say negative is that it looks a little too sport bikeish, but I do get compliments too.
It has held up very well with daily use for the last 2 years. 2 pockets outside and 1 large inside.

LowRyter · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2019, 10:24:16 PM »

I have a couple of Joe Rocket Mesh Phenix jackets 1.0 and 4.0.

The 4.0 has a rain liner and heavier. I mostly wear the 1.0.

I have Speed and Strength textile that I wear the rest of the time and keep two leather jackets in the closet. Now I had the zipper replaced in the S&S textile and I didn't give a thought the seamstress installed a metal zipper and I now a have scratched gas tank

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2019, 10:42:49 PM »

I've had a First Gear Kilimanjaro for about 9 years. Great 3 season jacket. Mostly waterproof (have to retreat after machine washing) and has a decent zip in liner, great venting and light even with armor. On cold days I use a battery powered vest. Not thrilled with the latest version, would probably go for the Katmandu if buying right now. I've had great luck with First Gear, have a Scout Leather Jacket since 95 that everything still works well.

Rich A · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2019, 10:55:04 PM »

Kushitani--I like it a lot.

Rich A

Travlr · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2019, 12:51:45 PM »

Belstaff Trailmaster waxed cotton.

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Dave Swanson · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2019, 01:05:30 PM »

I really like this Vanson perforated jacket. Not much good in the rain though.

sib · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2019, 07:10:37 AM »

Quote from: Ratcrazy on August 16, 2019, 11:30:27 AM

Looking to get a lightweight 3 season jacket ( I have a heavier Joe Rocket that i've used for 15-20 years) .......Has anyone used one of these?.... at just over 100$, it Seems like a good deal......... https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/bilt-techno-jacket

I've been using the somewhat lighter Bilt Blaze mesh jacket since 2016. https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/bilt-blaze-2-jacket. It's great when the temps get into the 90's but too chilly below about 80F. Air goes right through it, and it has CE armor at shoulders and elbows. Below 80F I use my trusty Vanson leather jacket.

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Author Topic: What Lightweight Jacket do you ride with? (Read 1740 times)