I also bought one of these. Really impressed so far.
Was struggling with wearing stuff that was breathable and warm, without wearing my oven-like Castelli softshell thing and overheating. Or just wearing a million thin layers and a jacket (always end up damp and cold if I stop).
The Rapha one is good because the arms aren't windproof, so they breathe and I don't overheat. I can just wear it with a baselayer and it works in a range of temps. Also - unlike the Castelli jacket, the vent zips are well placed, well sized and opening them makes a huge difference. I also seem to be able to wear it more than once, without it becoming a bio hazard.
I get on with it better than the PTJ I had a few years ago - I used to find that quite sweaty, without any way of regulating the heat.
Slightly funny sizing - after reading the reviews I went up a size and found it quite tight on the chest and sizing, but loose on the arms.
@Dan
I also bought one of these. Really impressed so far.
Was struggling with wearing stuff that was breathable and warm, without wearing my oven-like Castelli softshell thing and overheating. Or just wearing a million thin layers and a jacket (always end up damp and cold if I stop).
The Rapha one is good because the arms aren't windproof, so they breathe and I don't overheat. I can just wear it with a baselayer and it works in a range of temps. Also - unlike the Castelli jacket, the vent zips are well placed, well sized and opening them makes a huge difference. I also seem to be able to wear it more than once, without it becoming a bio hazard.
I get on with it better than the PTJ I had a few years ago - I used to find that quite sweaty, without any way of regulating the heat.
Slightly funny sizing - after reading the reviews I went up a size and found it quite tight on the chest and sizing, but loose on the arms.
Also - nice big pockets and a thick collar.