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    Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's

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    From foggy mornings to sunny afternoons, the lightweight, water-resistant and breathable Novara Conversion bike jacket converts to a vest to take changing riding conditions in stride.

    • Polyester microfiber shell is lightweight, water resistant and breathable; windproof to 23 mph
    • Durable Water Repellent finish causes water to bead up and roll off, fending off light rain showers and snow
    • Vented back yoke with mesh panel underneath enhances breathability
    • Mesh-lined back ensures breathable comfort
    • Stow detachable sleeves in large zippered back pocket; sleeves detach as 1 piece
    • Single zippered chest pocket provides easy access and storage of sunglasses and energy gel
    • Cut long in back for full coverage when you're in the riding position
    • Reflective piping increases visibility in low light
    • Seal in warmth with elastic stretch cuffs and 1-hand-adjustable drawcord hem
    • Polyester brushed tricot collar lies soft next to skin
    • Front zipper is backed by an internal stormflap to keep cold air from seeping through

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    Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cycling
    Polyester / polyester blend
    51% polyester/49% recycled polyester
    None
    No
    No
    No
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Shell fabric
    Shell lining fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Waterproof
    Insulated
    Reflectivity
    Removable sleeves
    Hood
    Gender

    Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's
     
    4.3

    (based on 13 reviews)

    92%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Breathable (9)
    • Bright / visible (9)
    • Windproof (8)
    • Durable (7)
    • Stylish (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road biking (8)
      • Commuting (4)
      • Wet weather (3)
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (9 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (9 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid cyclist (5), Casual/ recreational (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (8)

      Reviewed by 13 customers

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      4.0

      A good jacket.

      By swanster33

      from Saint Paul, Minnesota (best place ever)

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Bright / Visible
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Not Waterproof

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Road Biking

      Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

      This jacket is my commuter jacket. It's Hi-Viz for starters. It has pockets, which many biking jackets lack. It converts to a vest easily. Overall it's a decent jacket for the money.

      It's not waterproof. In a good rain, you'll get soaked. The upside is that it's breathable and you wouldn't want to loose that feature.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      GREAT investment

      By mrbae12

      from Clifton, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Bright / Visible
      • Durable
      • Windproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Biking
        • Road Biking
        • Running
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

        was looking for a jacket that was light and very breathable so that it would keep me warm from the wind but at the same time not make me hot mid way through my exercise.

        This jacket is perfect to keep the wind away and the heat out. The sleeves can detach but the design makes it so that they don't fully enclose the armpit area. Its simply overlaps and is attached in a few points to leave as much gaps as possible to let the body heat vent. The overlap of the fabric allows heat from the inside to go out and keeps the wind from the outside from coming in.

        Its hard to explain but it really works. Note that this is water resistant but not waterproof. Don't think you can ride out in the rain and stay dry. Its SUPER thin and light.

        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Light and versatile

        By Hiker-Biker-Skier

        from San Mateo, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Bright / Visible
        • Flexible
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Moderate Weather
          • Recreational Biking
          • Warm In The Wind

          Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

          I bought this jacket because I have a Burley that's heavier duty and well-suited to wet weather: I wanted something lighter for morning rides in mild California weather. I love the versatility of being to zip off the sleeves when I'm climbing and putting them back on for windy stretches and descents. The jacket is very light and comfortable, and sleeves are easy to remove and attach. They fit easily into the rear pocket. This jacket suits my needs perfectly, as I like to ride in the morning when the weather is in the high 40s to low 50s at the start and then warming into 60s/70s.

          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Got it right

          By Boutside

          from Upstate NY

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Bright / Visible
          • Durable
          • Stylish
          • Warm
          • Windproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Road Biking

            Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

            Fit is just right - not as tight as some other cycling jackets. Zipper pockets, reflective, durable weave, hidden iPod pocket, warm in 50 degrees with just a short sleeve shirt. Easy off sleeves convert easily to vest.

            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good cool-weather jacket

            By yr-cyclist

            from Chicago, IL

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Stylish

            Cons

            • Not Warm

            Best Uses

              Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

              This is a nice jacket that appears to be very well made and durable. I will probably never zip off the sleeves, but I was looking for a good cool-weather jacket.

              Despite the substantial-feeling material, it is not particularly warm, and if the temp is below about 40 degrees, you'll probably want a long-sleeve base layer. For colder weather, I would want a jacket with adjustable hook-and-loop wrist cuffs.

              So far I have worn it in light to moderate rain showers and the water resistance is impressive.

              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Great Jacket

              By IkeBikes

              from Denver, CO

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Bright / Visible
              • Packable
              • Warm
              • Windproof

              Cons

              • Stains easily

              Best Uses

              • Cold Weather
              • Commuting
              • Road Biking

              Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

              I commute 10 miles to work early in the morning, and then 12 miles back home in the afternoon. This jacket has been great. I leave the sleeves on to fight off the early morning chill, then stow them in the back pocket of the bright yellow vest on my way home so I can keep the high visibility on the road without overheating. If it gets too hot for a vest, the whole thing packs up nicely in its own pocket and I can stash it in my bag or in a jersey pocket.

              It blocks the wind very well, but vents well too, so it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a trash bag like some other jackets out there.

              The only downside is that the only one in my size had a small mark on the collar just above the sleeve zipper that I didn't notice until I got it home. Over time, it's picked up a few small spots from road grime, etc, and the stains do not come out easily. Not a deal breaker, though. You can't see the stains unless you're looking at it very closely.

              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Very nice jacket

              By Zatmeen

              from Red Lion, PA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer
              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Bright / Visible
              • Durable
              • Stylish
              • Windproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Road Biking

                Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

                I ride mostly rail trails in PA and MD with some occasional roads into the city; approximately 70 miles per week. What I was looking for was a reasonably priced jacket that was lightweight, had high visibility, and could prevent the cold morning wind from getting through (I ride as low as 35 degrees and the windchill gets pretty bad). This jacket did everything I was looking for it to do. Also I needed the pockets for keys/credit card/driver's license, plus the chest pocket for my phone; when I ride alone and not on the roads I listen to music via my iPhone and wear bluetooth earbuds. Today I rode with the sleeves zipped off because it got up to about 80 degrees. It's a very nice option to be able to convert it into a vest.

                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                The conversion is ingenious. Great fit.

                By djlrunning

                from Tacoma, WA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Bright / Visible
                • Durable
                • Stylish
                • Windproof

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Biking
                  • Running
                  • Wet Weather

                  Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

                  This is a great product. Fit is fabulous. Reflectivity is great. The conversion to a vest is amazing. Useful for biking and running. Price was reasonable.

                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Nice jacket.

                  By Oatsoda

                  from Lynchburg, VA

                  About Me Avid Cyclist

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer
                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Bright / Visible
                  • Durable
                  • Windproof

                  Cons

                  • None

                  Best Uses

                  • Commuting
                  • Road Biking
                  • Wet Weather

                  Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

                  Bought this on sale, once or twice reduced. For the money, it's a great jacket-- the convertable aspect of it is great. On a recent ride, I wore it to warm up, took off the sleeves, and the vest provided me with the perfect amount of exposure until I hit extended downhills on the BRP.
                  Good stuff!

                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  the all purpose jacket

                  By Nard

                  from colorado springs, co and anchorage, ak

                  About Me Avid Cyclist

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                  Pros

                  • Additional Pockets
                  • Breathable
                  • Bright / Visible
                  • Durable
                  • Windproof

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Changing Weather And Temp
                    • Commuting
                    • Cool Mornings
                    • Mountain Biking
                    • Road Biking

                    Comments about Novara Conversion Bike Jacket - Men's:

                    This is a good all purpose jacket for general riding. It is great for bike touring and very versatile.

                    • Chest Size:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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