Craig
Sacramento, CA
Good jacket for cold-weather commutes
I bought the Ricard jacket for cold-weather commuting. It is quite comfortable down into the low 40's with the thermal liner, and into the low 50's without. (For where I live 40 is cold so give me a break). The liner is a bit bulky but does a good job of keeping the chills out. (It will wrinkle the heck out of your shirt if that matters to your boss). I have not worn it in the rain yet.
In my experience Alpinestars jackets are constructed well and this jacket is no exception. I had to get one size larger than I thought I needed based on the sizing chart. My biggest complaint is the loops on the inside of the jacket sleeves that you snap the liner cuffs into are difficult to locate because they are black. Alpinestars, can you make these red or something?