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Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's

Item # 771562

$99.50

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Slicing through winds at high speeds, our soft-shell bike jacket blocks wind and resists water, making it ideal for a mixed bag of riding weather.

  • Panels on front and sleeves are windproof up to 60 mph—great for fast descents; soft four-way-stretch knit fabric's exterior is abrasion- and snag-resistant
  • Fabric's inner face features a grid pattern that allows air to circulate, enhancing jacket's breathability
  • Lightweight, breathable Cordura® nylon and Tactel® nylon stretch panels on back of arms and shoulders allow free movement where needed most
  • Features a large zippered back pocket and a small welded pocket on upper left sleeve
  • Dropped waist and extra-long sleeves ensure coverage while cycling; four-way stretch cuffs provide comfort and mobility
  • Reflective piping at back seams and a reflective zipper enhance your visibility at night
  • Full-length zipper is nicely finished with a zipper hut and chin guard to protect against abrasion
  • Fit is designed to move with your body without binding or twisting, allowing maximum comfort and mobility
  • Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle, or hand wash

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Item 771562

Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Specs

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Shell fabric(Body) polyester/(stretch panels) 94% nylon/6% spandex
GenderMen's

Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (4)
  • Dries quickly (4)
  • Good pockets and features (4)
  • Good protection from the elements (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road biking (4)
    • Cold weather (3)
    • Mountain biking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Oct

    11

    2009

     
    4.0

    Cold Weather Cycling

    By Chini563

    from Hoffman Est., IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Good Pockets and Features
    • Good Protection from the Elements
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Biking

      Comments about Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's:

      Riding in no rain conditions between 30 to 40 degrees. Great fit you can layer freely not really worried about being to bulky.

      • Gift:
      • Yes
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too long

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      4

      2009

       
      5.0

      Photo does not do this jacket justice

      By Super Night Cyclist

      from Irkutsk, Russia

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Dries Quickly
      • Good Pockets and Features
      • Good Protection from the Elements
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather
        • Mountain Biking
        • Road Biking
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's:

        The photo looks mediocre. But, once you get the jacket...you turn from a toad to Prince Charming.

        Serious, this jacket has some awesome materials.

        Looks 20 times better in person VS the photo (well, maybe 10 times better but that's still very good!).

        I love it!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        9

        2009

         
        5.0

        Excellent Product

        By JMayernik

        from Whittier, CA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Good Pockets and Features
        • Good Protection from the Elements

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Good from 40-60 degrees
          • Mountain Biking
          • Road Biking

          Comments about Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's:

          This is an excellent jacket. It fits a bit looser than a jersey but not as loose as some of the other jackets I've tried. Sleeves are long to accommodate reaching forward for the bars. I am a big guy (I normally wear a XXL club fit jersey) compared to most cyclists and the XL fit me fine, so they may run a bit large for the average waify cyclist types (like the guys that beat me up hills every weekend). I was comfortable (a bit chilled standing there but fine once I was pedaling) when we rolled out at around 38 degrees. Once the temp got into the 60's I unzipped the front and was still comfortable.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          24

          2008

           
          5.0

          GREAT Jacket

          By singletrack_phil

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Good Pockets and Features
          • Good Protection from the Elements
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Cold Weather
            • Mountain Biking
            • Road Biking

            Comments about Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's:

            This jacket is pretty special. I think I would be willing to say that it is my single most important piece of cycling clothing. (at least in the winter) It does an incredible job at blocking cold wind from the front, and then letting the heat out in the back with all it's mesh panels. In anything from around 30 deg. - 45 deg I can wear this jacket with a long sleeve baselayer underneath and maintain my core temperature very well.
            There are some great little features like the stretchy material in the wrists, small pocket on the shoulder for a key or gel pack, and a waterproof panel in the bottom back for spray off the rear wheel.
            The only thing I would say that I don't about this jacket is that the sizing was a little tricky. A medium fit my body best, but the arms were too long. I ended up with a small which is good in the arms, but a little snug in the chest & neck area. I suppose everyone's body is different though.
            Bottom line: You will NOT regret getting this jacket and it is well worth the money.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels too long

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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