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Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's

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4.9

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4.1

 

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Pros

  • Breathable (14)
  • Good protection from the elements (12)
  • Dries quickly (11)
  • Lightweight (10)
  • Good pockets and features (8)
  • Blocks wind (1)
  • Keeps cold air out (1)
  • Warm (1)
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Cons

  • Not enough storage (1)

Best Uses

  • Road biking (12)
  • Cold weather (9)
  • Mountain biking (7)
  • Wet weather (3)
  • Casual wear (2)
  • Good for commuting (2)
  • Damp weather (1)
  • Good from 40-60 degrees (1)
  • Running (1)
  • Windy weather (1)
 
 
 

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

Specification Description
Model 10168
Shell fabric (Body) polyester/(stretch panels) 94% nylon/6% spandex
Shell fabric Polyester / (stretch panels) 74% Cordura nylon/20% Tactel nylon/6% Lycra spandex
  • 86% agreed the sleeve length feels true to length
  • 100% agreed the chest size feels true to size

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Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Review

GREAT Jacket

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Cold Weather
  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
 

"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 fr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 24 2008
singletrack_phil
Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $99.50
 
 

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Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Review

Great Jacket

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Wet Weather
 

"I mostly use this jacket in the Fall/winter months in Oregon so it gets wet. I find that it is great for cooler rides and it can be stored in my Camelback when I warm up. Rain beads off but will get through if exposed to extreme wet. Dry time is quick and it has ample pockets and protection. The jac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 12 2007
jmac
Portland, OR
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $99.50
 
 

Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Review

Excellent Product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"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 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 9 2009
JMayernik
Whittier, CA
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $99.50
 
 

Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Review

Fantastic jacket

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Running
 

"I have bought many (expensive) cold weather cycling jackets over the years and this is hands down the best one for its temperature range regardless of price.pros: Fits great, longer sleeves, wrist cuffs, padded top of zipper so it doesn't scratch chin, rear pocket is well sized and doesn't allow hea …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 12 2007
knopfler
Boulder, CO
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  • Competitive Cyclist
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Price: $99.50
 
 

Novara Tempest Bike Jacket - Men's Review

Tried, tested, and true in Minneapolis

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Breathable
  • Good Pockets and Features
  • Good Protection from the Elements
  • Warm

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Cold Weather
  • Commuting
  • Road Biking
  • Windy Weather
 

"I commute with this thing on EVERY DAY in Minneapolis, 4-10 miles daily. It holds up to wind chills down to -33 so far. It's as breathable and protective as any Gore-Tex type material windbreakers I've owned, but the soft shell seems to be more durable, stops the wind just as well, keeps me dry, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 30 2008
solidaritarian
Minneapolis, MN
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $99.50
 
 
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