Gore Bike Wear Alp X Zip-Off Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

I would take a look at the Phantom. The arms zip off turning the jacket into a jersey. The WINDSTOPPER® SoftShell material is also very well liked as are the 3 rear carrying pockets.Dave GORE BIKE WEAR™

The Alp-X Zip-Off, while can be worn for the road, is designed more for off-road use. Both jackets are made from WINDSTOPPER® Active Shell however the Alp-X ZipOff has a mesh liner in parts as well as a chest and lower back pocket. This jacket has a slim fit cut.The Xenon II WINDSTOPPER® jacket has a tight fit cut and is designed for the high-end road rider. The front is very short and the tail is very long as it is made to be worn by a very fit rider who often rides in the drops or aero bars. It does not have any pockets but does come with a separate stuff sack that you can put the jacket in and then place in your jersey pocket.Dave - GORE BIKE WEAR®

You will find the Alp-X Zip Off Jacket to be more breathable than Paclite®. Additionally, the zippers on the Alp-X Zip Off are configured in such a way that you can unzip the sleeves partly thereby creating pit zips which, when opened, will allow more air into the jacket. You might also try wearing a thinner base layer and/or mid layer as both jackets are totally windproof. By keeping the wind from reaching the perspiration on your body, your body does not get chilled and many often feel that they can wear less under the jacket and still remain comfortable. Hope this helpsDave - GORE BIKE WEAR™

This jacket is highly water resistant but not waterproof. While water will not penetrate the body or arms, you might experience some seepage after a while when worn in steady rain as the seams are not sealed and the zippers are not waterproof. If you are seeking a fully waterproof jacket, you should check out the Alp-X jacket as it is made of GORE-TEX® Paclite® which is fully windproof and waterproof. All GORE-TEX® jackets carry the lifetime "Guaranteed To Keep You Dry" promise.Dave - GORE BIKE WEAR™

We consider this a "slim fit" - if you have a lean to average build, it should run true to size.Dave - Gore Bike Wear