I bought the previous version of the Transition Jacket for cold-weather cycling and it is perfect for that purpose. The arms are nice and long and the thumb loops ensure that the sleeves are going to stay where they belong. There is also plenty of length in the back of the jacket. I like the idea with the new version here of making the material on the back of the jacket more breathable - you might lose some of the protection offered by having windstopper throughout the entire jacket, but depending on your needs it could be a good compromise. I haven't seen this jacket in person to say whether I would wear it casually around town, but I bought last years transition jacket in flash green, and it is definitely not something I would plan on wearing casually.

jsung. The Transition Jacket w/ hood is 100% windproof all the way around. The Super Power Transition is made with a combo of Transition windproof fabric (on the front) and lightweight power stretch fabric (on the back) This allows for protection in the front when running or skate skiing and phenomenal breathability through the fleece fabric on the back of the jacket. So, for running, skate skiing, cycling or other high output activities... I prefer the Transition Super Power Jacket. For backcountry skiing or climbing I prefer the Hooded Transition Jacket because of the increased weather and wind protection... and this explain why I have both in my closet! Hope this helps!

This would work well for your specified use. It blocks the wind with Windstopper fabric from Gore in the green fabric (in the picture). The black fabric is lightweight powerstretch that breathes really well and allows for a very versatile jacket. Using it as a layering piece or on its own for high output activity is a perfect application of this piece. 6ft., 170.. I would consider a large. Hope this helps!