Customer Reviews

Pearl iZUMi Zephrr Cycling Vest

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
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I wanted a light weight *bright* cover that I could add to any outfit I was wearing biking and that is exactly what this is. You can kind of tell from the picture, but this the really bright neon green/yellow color that pops and makes you really visible.

It's a very thin, light weight coverall and the construction seems OK. Because of the nature of the clothing (meant to be ultra light) it's not rugged, I wouldn't recommend wearing this on a mountain bike ride as you are ripping through trees or bailing into the desert brush, you would probably tear it up pretty quick. It seems like it is meant only as a cover and not as a primary top like a jacket or something.

This is one of the most useful articles of cycling clothes that I own. It blocks the wind without trapping body heat. It's perfect for spring or fall riding when it's not cold enough to add a base layer, but the wind adds enough chill to make a bare jersey insufficient.

My only complaint is that is that I would rather it have a traditional 3-pocket back. It just has one small pocket that is secured with velcro.

My husband has a mere 35" chest, but he couldn't even get the size small zipped over a cotton T-shirt and winter flannel shirt--it gapped by a couple inches. The large is comfortably roomy but too long, so he'll be sitting on whatever he may put in that silly rear pocket. Reflective piping is very scanty and barely shows up. Construction otherwise seems OK.

Excellent vest: Pro's: very high quality, thin & breatheble for summer, good visibility, longer at back so does not ride up when hunched over bike, buy XXL if 5'10 & 180 Lbs for a good loose fit, I don't like tight Cons: no pockets