Description of Cutter Cyclical eVent Jacket - Men's:
From the amazing hand-covering ninja cuffs to the wicked-breathable, waterproof eVent fabric, to the sans-vinegar-and-water style, the Cutter Men’s Cyclical eVent Jacket wants to cover your ass when its brown-striping weather. The Cyclical’s extremely breathable eVent fabric fends of external moisture without leaving you to funk-out in your own bodyheat, and the jacket’s pedal specific cut and shape covers your dermis from race crouch to one-wheeled bunny-hopping bar spin. The extended zipper cuff contours over and covers the top of your hand—say buenos noches to unsheltered, icecubed digits in the drizzle—while the waterproof zippers ensure dry cargo. Reflective logo hits offer peace of mind out on the road after the ground swallows up the sun, and the Cyclical’s lightweight stashability loves the bar scene.
We created this jacket with an in-the-saddle-fit. The Cyclical employs a close fit to mitigate flapping and wind resistance while pedaling. If you're concerned about room for layering or an overly-athletic fit, try sizing up.
Bottom Line: The only lightweight, awesome-fitting, pedal storm fortress you’ll ever need.
I'm in Seattle--which is to say it's wet. I have a two day a week, 40 mile commute to class. I've been on a 10 year search for rain jacket that takes up no room in my bag, doesn't make me wetter on the inside than out due to overheating, but looks really, really good once I get where I'm going. Found it.
I'm a huge fan of eVent, but it's really important that you keep it clean. I had an eVent shell that worked great for a season, but it slowly lost its waterproofing. It wasn't the jacket's fault; it was my own–you're supposed to wash eVent often. So follow the tag (which I didn't read) and wash your Cutter shell often.
Been waiting a long time for the right deal on an eVent cycling jacket and this one was it. Wore it recently on a century ride in northern Wisconsin where the weather started out cool, wet & very windy. As the ride progressed air temps came up a bit but damp weather stayed with us on and off all day. The eVent allowed me to wear this jacket for rain protection as well as a windbreaker very comfortably which was great!
Had to order one size larger to comfortably allow for some layering. Otherwise it fits well with ample arm length in the riding position - I have fairly long arms and the lower back covers nicely.
Overall, super breathable, fairly packable, light and stylish - I'm very happy and was well worth the wait. Price was right as well since all of the eVent jackets I've seen prior to this one were pretty expensive.
