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    Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's

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    The lightweight, compressible Novara Express 2.0 bike jacket offers breathable water resistance in a flash when afternoon drizzles catch you off guard.

    • Coated nylon ripstop shell is lightweight and highly breathable; seams are taped for weather-tight protection
    • Jacket is waterproof and windproof to 60 mph for riding back and forth to work and for relaxed weekend rides
    • Durable Water Repellent finish causes water to bead up and roll off
    • Vented, mesh-lined back yoke enhances breathability and wicks away moisture; front zipper offers additional ventilation
    • Brushed tricot-lined collar has a plush feel that traps warmth and manages moisture for comfort next to skin
    • Underarm vents increase cooling air circulation
    • Droptail hemline ensures coverage in the riding position
    • Zippered back pocket holds essentials and converts to a stuff sack for stowing jacket
    • Front zipper is protected by a stormflap to reduce windchill
    • Partial elastic cuffs with rip-and-stick closure tabs and hem with 1-hand-adjustable interior shockcords seal in warmth
    • The Novara Express 2.0 bike jacket features reflective piping and logo that increases rider visibility in low light

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    Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cycling
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Ripstop nylon
    None
    No
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    No
    No
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Shell fabric
    Shell lining fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Waterproof
    Insulated
    Reflectivity
    Removable sleeves
    Hood
    Gender

    Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's
     
    3.7

    (based on 12 reviews)

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Bright / visible (11)
    • Waterproof (9)
    • Windproof (8)
    • Durable (6)
    • Warm (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting (9)
      • Road biking (6)
      • Wet weather (6)
      • Cold / extreme (4)
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          92% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          92% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid cyclist (7), Casual/ recreational (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (12)

      Reviewed by 12 customers

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      2.0

      Too hot

      By Mark One Good Knee

      from Burien, WA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
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      Pros

      • Bright / Visible
      • Durable
      • Warm
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Not breathable enough
      • Too Warm
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Road Biking

      Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

      Good jacket for cold weather. Too hot above 50 degrees. I'm soaking inside the jacket, even with it unzipped.

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

      Comment on this review

       
      2.0

      Not Durable

      By Adventurous Patrick

      from Corvallis, Oregon

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bright / Visible

      Cons

      • Poor Quality
      • Seams Are Weak Poor

      Best Uses

        Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

        I originally purchased this jacket for commuting in wet weather. The first few months it held up nicely and kept me dry. But the main problem with it was that it did not last more than a few months. The seams started leaking on my shoulders and than the inner layer started peeling off. Obviously when it rained on me it became less efficient in keeping dry.

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

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Excellent Jacket

        By u3k

        from Lynden, Washington

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Bright / Visible
        • Durable
        • Stylish
        • Waterproof
        • Windproof

        Cons

        • Not Enough Pockets

        Best Uses

        • City Trek
        • Commuting
        • Road Biking

        Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

        One extra pocket is all that is needed to make this more versatile for everyday commuting walk, bike, or just running errands. Cell phone pocket is above average and keeps mobile phone dry.

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

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        OUTER LAYER KEEPS YOU DRY AND WARM

        By Chooba

        from East Coast

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Bright / Visible
        • Comfortable
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Road Biking

        Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

        Greater outer layer to wear with warmer under layers on rainy and windy rides in the 30's or 40's. Less inside condensation build up than other rain jackets in this price range. Good for making you visible to traffic.

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

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        A perfect solution for the Chilly Hilly

        By shaan4u

        from Redmonda, WA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Bright / Visible
        • Waterproof
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Commuting
          • Road Biking
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

          I bought the jacket a couple of days before the Chilly Hilly ride around Bainbridge Island this year and it worked out perfect. Although the temperature was lingering in the lower 40s with strong winds around the coast around Point White Dr, the jacket served me well and kept me relatively warm for the ride.

          I'm sure to use this during my commutes around early spring.

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

          Comment on this review

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Shower proof, but not waterproof

          By cpeely

          from San Anselmo, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Cycling Specific Fit
          • Stylish
          • Warm
          • Well made
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • Not Waterproof

          Best Uses

          • Dry Or Very Light Rain

          Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

          I've been looking for a while for a good waterproof jacket for the Winter Storms that roll through the Bay Area. Our winters are mild, so for the most part it's just important to keep the water out and let the sweat out. So good ventilation is a must.

          On the face of it, this jacket has it all. It looks good enough you could wear it 'off the bike'. It has decent cuff tensioners, it's made of durable, but flexible fabric. Chest Pocket for your SmartPhone, close fitting collar. It also has excellent venting that covers the back up to the neck and under the arms.

          However field tests in this weeks storms have proved it not to be water proof. My chest was soaked with rain (not sweat) on a showery hour commute. The design flaw seems to be the flap at the front. i.e. that it doesn't have a fastner at the top. Thus the zip pushes the flap open, the wind and rain do the rest. My iPhone also had water on it, even though it was safely secure in the chest pocket.

          "Jacket is waterproof and windproof to 60 mph for riding back and forth to work and for relaxed weekend rides" - great marketing, poor execution on it.

          • Chest Size:
          • Feels too big
          • 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

          Solid, and not ugly!

          By AlteredCourse

          from Illinois

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Bright / Visible
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Not Enough Pockets

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

          Bought this jacket for my daily commute. I live in Chicago, so I get all kinds of weather. Haven't ridden through a hardcore deluge yet, but this jacket does a great job in light to moderate rain. I should say that my commute is short (approx. 2.5 miles), so I can't comment on how it holds up after hours in the rain. Nonetheless, the jacket does what I want it to: look good, cover my butt, and keep me dry.

          I am 5'8 160 lbs. and the medium fits me great. The butt is longer so that you don't get a rooster tail in the rain, and the sleeves are long so that they dont creep up if you stretch out on your bike.

          My only complaint is the positioning of the zipper on the back pocket, which digs into my back when I wear my backpack. Other than that, this is a solid jacket.

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

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Good morning commute overlayer

          By Chaiguy72

          from Holly Springs, NC

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Could be More Breathable

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Commuting
          • Road Biking
          • Running
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

          I wear this highly reflective jacket during my morning commute to work; I choose not to wear it in the late afternoon because of the lack of true breathability. The jacket is versatile enough to prevent the morning chill from getting through and light enough to not feel as if it retains too much sweat. If there was a model that would allow the arms to be removed, then I would give it 5+ stars (if I could).

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

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          It'll keep you dry

          By bigstucat

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Bright / Visible
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • NOT very breathable

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

          I use this for commuting and the occasional weekend ride. It was fantastic for winter riding because it didn't breathe well enough to let the heat escape. Kept me dry every time. Not sure how warm weather showers will be yet?

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

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Nice jacket

          By trexbikes

          from Tucson, AZ

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Commuting
            • Mountain Biking

            Comments about Novara Express 2.0 Bike Jacket - Men's:

            Sticker shock at first.
            After that, happy to have it.
            Worth the money.
            Blocks the wind without overheating you.
            Very nice high performance outerwear.

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

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