Insulated Jackets
Product 2019
Woman, Man

PEdAL ED Tokaïdo Alpha® Jacket

FIRST

The PEdAL ED Tokaïdo jacket is made with Polartec ® Alpha® and designed for cycling in cold conditions. You wear it on top of a cycling jersey or even under a windproof, we mostly tested it early morning when the air is fresh or during autumn outings when it’s pretty cool.

 

It didn’t take us long to realize that this is a must item for any cyclist’s wardrobe. The Test4outside.com team gave it the FIRST Award without hesitation.

 

The only two minor criticisms we could make were the following: to have brighter colors and reflective bands for safety reasons, and the size of the central zip cursor we found slightly too small for big or cold fingers, or when wearing gloves. That’s all we would improve on this PEdAL ED Tokaïdo Alpha® Jacket.

 

For the rest, faultless. You have the PEdAL ED spirit: refined design, attention to details, and off-center brand logo. The design is elegant, figure-hugging and comfortable due to the stretch panels at the back, shoulders and underarms. Beware the jacket does size small.

 

It is immediately comfortable as soon as you put it on, the Polartec Alpha® is super-soft and very warm. The insulation is noticeable. You feel like you’re wearing a thin down jacket. Cycling downhill protection is at its best, in chilly air. Even if Polartec® textile regulates temperature efficiently, this jacket is really for colder temperatures. You warm up fast when wearing it. Sweat evaporation is well-managed especially if you wear it without a windproof on top. Quick-drying, a little wind and sun and the humidity evaporates.

 

What we loved most was the softness of the fabric, such a pleasure to wear. The jacket packs down and slips into a little pocket that’s inside the jacket near the lower back. You can then fit it into your jersey pocket. Size M weighs 200g. If you want to save a bit more weight this Tokaïdo jacket has a sleeveless model.

 

The PEdAL ED Tokaïdo Alpha® Jacket has a nice length over the lower back with an anti-slip bottom edging preventing it from riding up. Two huge pockets let you slide everything you need in.

The wrists are both comfortable (elastic + stretch fabric) and easily allow you to pull the jacket over a large GPS watch.

 

The central zip cursor is comfortable under the chin, and doesn’t get stuck in the lining.

 

We also used this jacket for trail running and hiking. Its weight to insulation ratio makes it a perfect insulation layer for most outdoor sports.

 

 

The PEdAL ED Tokaïdo Alpha® Jacket is without any doubt an excellent insulation jacket for cycling. Lightweight, compactable, comfortable, well-designed and with high thermal qualities. Indispensable!

 

"The PEdAL ED Tokaïdo Alpha® Jacket is without any doubt an excellent insulation jacket for cycling. Lightweight, compactable, comfortable, well-designed and with high thermal qualities. Indispensable!"

Rating

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  • Comfort
    9
  • Breathability
    7
  • Drying speed
    8
  • Freedom of movement
    8
  • Pockets
    7
  • Zip quality
    7

Price : 220

Weight

200

Overall Rating

7.67

LONG TERM TEST

We used this equipment over a long period of time
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