The top 3 best women's cycling jackets with detachable sleeves

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In this article I’m going to give you my top picks for the best women’s cycling jacket with detachable sleeves.

Percentage-wise, the number of standard jackets versus the ones where you can take off the sleeves is low. At the same time, this type of cycling jacket has been around for ages.

And the reason is simple, because you get more flexibility thrown into a single garment, while the price stays roughly the same.

Used for extending your riding season into mild to colder temperatures, they are also great companions when you start riding in the morning which extends into an afternoon with rising temperatures.

That’s enough talk for now, let’s head over to my overview of the best women’s cycling jacket with detachable sleeves.

Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Phantom jacket is one of the best cycling jackets with detachable sleeves, if not the best.

For decades Gore has dominated the tech-fabric industry, and this jacket also features their most recent innovation. The jacket is made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® fabric, which is extremely breathable, water-resistant, and windproof.

The cycling jacket has 3 rear stow pockets, and reflective strips on the arms, which can be quickly removed, effectively turning this jacket into a warm cycling jersey, not a sleeveless vest.

The design of this jacket hasn’t changed in over 2 decades, and I can clearly see why. It’s a clear case of not fixing that’s never been broken in the first place.

Pearl Izumi Elite Escape Convertible cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi Elite Escape Convertible jacket is the brand’s performance cycling jacket with detachable sleeves.

Featuring their ELITE Barrier fabric, this jacket offers loads of ventilation options to keep you warm or cool depending on either your ride- or weather conditions. The jacket is windproof and offers light shower protection as well.

The cycling jackets offer a 2-way zipper, with 2 zippered hand pockets, and a zippered back pocket to easily stow away your sleeves.

The back features a mesh panel with a horizontal slit for increased ventilation.

The jacket has a cinched waist for a body-hugging look and has elastic cuffs and hems to prevent any fabric from flapping in the wind.

Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible jacket can be quickly turned into a warm cycling vest.

Made from durable Barrier ripstop fabric it’s been treated with a water-repellent coating, making it windproof and water-resistant.

Unlike other cycling jackets with detachable sleeves, this one enables you to remove both ones which snap off and on.

There are multiple storage options with 2 hand pockets and a large rear back pocket to put the loose sleeves into.

When the sleeves are removed the rear back reveals a large mesh panel for increased ventilation.

Specifications women's cycling jackets with detachable sleeves

Name	Price	Material	Weather protection	Pockets	Reflectiveness	Packable	Buy at Amazon
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket	200 USD	GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER®	windproof, water resistant	3 rear pockets	reflective strips on arms	no	link
Pearl Izumi Elite Escape Convertible cycling jacket	125 USD	ELITE Barrier fabric	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets and 1 zippered back pocket	reflective logos	no	link
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket	130 USD	Barrier ripstop fabric w. DWR treatment	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets and 1 zippered back pocket	BioViz® striping	no	link