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(More customer reviews)I purchased this jacket because I was unhappy with my First Gear 3/4-length jacket - one of the zippers was jammed and the pull-tab broke off, and the liner didn't fit well; the sleeves were too long. I also liked and wanted the yellow color - as a former MSF instructor I believe in visibility as a component of safe cycling.
I tried to judge the color of the Tourmaster to match my yellow Arai helmet. They're close enough, but not quite a match.
After wearing for a month+, my initial impression of the Transition 2 is of higher quality than the First Gear. The old jacket is maybe a little warmer in winter riding (Albuquerque winter, high 20s to 30s F) but the Tourmaster fits me better (portly extra-large) with adjustable straps to cinch down lower and upper arms and side belts for the waist. The cuffs snug down nicely with hook-n-loop closures to fit inside my gauntlet gloves.
My biggest complaints about the Tm center on the collar and the handwarmer pockets. The collar is a little large and low, which allows a draft at highway speeds. I have taken to wearing an Aerostitch Wind Triangle to fill the void. The collar also has hook-n-loop material all the way to its end, which makes it difficult to open with gloved hands. You have to dig a little with your thumbnail to start parting the h-n-l closure. A small pull-tab would enhance the collar design. It does have a snap that mates to a snap on the shoulder for keeping the collar open in warm weather.
My old FG jacket has luxurious plush-lined handwarmer pockets for when you are off the bike and walking around. The Tm also has similar pockets, but they aren't softly lined and they are positioned less conveniently.
A significant improvement over the FG jacket is the Tm liner. It just fits better in the jacket, and the sleeves don't peek out under the cuffs of the jacket. The Tm uses two snap straps to secure each liner sleeve in the jacket, whereas the FG just used one per.
I have only had the liner out of the jacket a couple of days, and the weather hasn't been warm enough to experiment with the vents yet. I noticed that the vents have snaps to pull them open when they are unzipped. That's a neat design touch, but I don't know yet how well they'll work. I have not had occasion to test the Tm's water resistance yet.
Side notes: the vendor shipped the jacket with a sturdy hanger. They also accidentally shipped me a duplicate order - two jackets for the price of one. I e-mailed them to notify them of their mistake. It took them weeks to get around to sending UPS to pick up the surplus jacket.
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Product Description:
The three quarter length 600 denier carbolex and 600 denier ballistic polyester shell incorporates reflective phoslite material panels for strength and increased nighttime visibility. A waterproof and breathable rainguard barrier allows dryness without perspiration buildup. Collar anchor snap eliminates flapping while collar is open. Waterproof zippered 3-position shoulder vents combine with chest vents, sleeve vents, rear exit vents and the pipeline ventilation system to provide flow-through ventilation. Durable 2-way main zipper closure with dual wind flap seals out the elements. Wide reflective strip across the back and chest, reflective sleeve piping, phoslite material panels and Tour Master's signature reflective rear triangle increase nighttime visibility. The microfiber lined collar and cuffs are soft, yet durable. Adjustable sleeve take-up straps at the forearm and bicep help to secure elbow armor and material. Removable, CE approved armor at the elbow and shoulder with an articulated triple density back protector. Tour Master's zip-out quilted liner features warming 100gm polyfill insulation. Vertical zippered chest map pockets, zippered hand pockets with flap closure, internal media pocket, dual zippered fanny pack and sleeve key pocket. Adjustable waist belts with TPR pulls help to fine-tune the fit. Includes a jacket/pant zipper attachment with the pant side included. Chest Measurements: Size 38..............42" Chest Size 40..............44" Chest Size 42..............46" Chest Size 44..............48" Chest Size 48..............50" Chest
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