Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

From my experience it depends on the length of time you will be out. < 2 hours the softshell with the winter marino base layer; but for longer spins the hardshell is the boss :) Unless I'm gunning it, the hardshell is perfectly breathable (& even when gunning it it is always warm). For long wet cold Z2 winter miles the hardshell cannot be beaten. It really is a beautiful jacket.....