Kwontumspeed wrote:Am I the only one that thinks that a windstopper jacket is x times more because it's made for cycling by a cycling brand? .
Yeah. Sometimes its worth it - especially on clearance!
One of my goto items is a wool jersey. I got a nice bespoke wool one for not a lot more than a standard bike jersey. I liked it so much that I went to salvation army and bought all the merino wool and cashmere sweaters I can find for $5. Works just as well, but that way, if I biff mountain biking I'm not out $100.
I'll do double duty with my outdoor/backpacking clothes for stuff I don't use much biking. I have a great soft shell north face windstopper jacket that I use when I need something breathable below freezing, but it isn't cheaper than a bike jersey. It is something I can wear for a workout or around town though.
Bike stuff tends to fit better, ventilate better, and wear better - but sometimes I think I'm just paying a lot of money to have a pocket on my butt, lol
