Cozy Alpha Direct lit the whole body and even down into the arms. Under armpit and underside of arms have stretch fleece panel for breathability. Exterior layer is slightly wind resistant, not water resistant. This jacket runs small in the arm width and shoulders so i sized up to an XL. I usually wear a M in most brands and a large in most Specialized jackets. I have long arms and the sleeves are a great length for me. The logos are black on the black so i wear it everywhere since it doesn't look like sport specific.

Love it! Just what I needed for chilly/cold 35 and above dry weather. The fleece is cozy and very warm yet, for having a fleece lining, the jacket breaths really well and I don’t feel like yanking it off due to a clammy sweaty feeling. I also buy 1 size up, large. I”m 5’7 and 140 lbs but I don’t like tight fitting clothing along my shoulders so I wear more mountain bike jersey which tend to be looser. This jacket allows me to move freely, layer well underneath it and still stay toasty warm. Love the color!

Great jacket

I ride fat tire in the winter in WI I thought this jacket would be a great layer for this year but the arms to way to short and its boxy. I am 5'9" and 180 and it just does not fit well. It is going back for the price and fit... :(

This review is based on fit only, as i didn't wear the jacket to test the fabric and insulation qualities because I needed to return it based on fit. I'm sure it keeps one warm and ventilates better than some other jackets. The main reason for returning it was the awkwardly sized side/front pockets. I don't have a super long torso, so the pockets essentially came up to right under my frontal lady parts, which was awkward looking. The pockets being that tall also meant that the fabric covering the zipper puckered out awkwardly to the side making me look wider. If this wasn't the case I likely would have kept it :( as the quality and details were nice and clean!

This Jacket really keeps in the heat, it's perfect for those cold mornings! 100% recommend this!

I love this jacket! It's one of my go-to pieces right now and not just for cycling activities-an added value. Warmth when I need it, and breathability when I need it. I would recommend sizing up if you're in between sizes like me; it's a bit small in the shoulders. A friend who has the same jacket agrees.