i wouldn't want to ride anything other than tempo in it, but for touring/commuting and general pootling it's the best fully waterproof jacket I've ever had both in terms of style and performance.
There are very few times in a year when I find a Hardshell is the right tool for the job, but on those occasions when it is (heavy rain/sleet, howling gale, 2+ hour ride) there's nothing else which comes close.
Tried it. Can't bear it. No matter what the conditions, I'd rather be out on a bike rather than sweating unpleasantly all over the living room floor. If I have to exercise indoors then I'll use the ergo instead and get some rare upper body exercise in too.
There are very few times in a year when I find a Hardshell is the right tool for the job, but on those occasions when it is (heavy rain/sleet, howling gale, 2+ hour ride) there's nothing else which comes close.