Assos iJ.HaBu5 winddichte jas

The Assos iJ.haBu.5 has the fit, comfort and lightness of a jersey, but the insulation and protection of a jacket, making it an ideal outer layer for chilly winter and spring rides. It's versatile enough to be a suitable three-season cycling top...The jacket is designed for what the company describes as 'early winter', but the quoted temperature range of 6 to 14°C probably gives a better indication of what that means...This jacket uses Stratagon Light windproof fabric on all the front-facing panels (chest and front of the arms) and a Roubaix RXQ everywhere else. The Roubaix fabric has a fleece waffle pattern, which provides insulation and means it's soft next to the skin...The two fabrics are thin and lightweight yet very breathable and insulating enough to make this a versatile top – it can be used in a wide range of temperatures. Just choose the appropriate baselayer, from a short-sleeve one for double digit temperatures and a chunkier long-sleeve layer for cold rides...Neither of the two fabrics used in the jacket is waterproof, but the front panels are water-resistant. They'll deal with a light shower...Where this jacket really impresses is in the fit. It's excellent. Assos has been making high-performance cycle clothing for a long time and it certainly shows. It's generous enough around the torso and shoulders so as not to be restrictive, and the length of the collar, arms and waist is spot on...Around the back are three regular sized pockets with two extra zipped ones. Together, all five provide plenty of cargo space for a decent length ride. It's always nice to have a zipped pocket to stash the house keys or mobile phone, and two zipped pockets is even better...There's an additional pocket on the right sleeve, which could be used to place an iPod, with the necessary holes and loops for the headphone cable...

The iJ.haBu.5 is a versatile jacket. It provides enough insulation for all but the coldest rides, and it's breathable and light enough to work well into spring, with careful adjustment of your baselayers. It's an ideal three-season jacket and the sort that can get a lot of use throughout the year.