Speed and Strength Off The Chain 2.0 Textile Jacket

This is the only jacket I ever need.
Great for both cold and hot due to the removable sweatshirt.
Sweatshirt is super comfy and I find myself wearing it all the time. I don't have any issues while riding in the low 40's. Oh I feel gangster af in this thing.

Its hard to find shoulder, elbows, and back protection at this price point.

The jacket has a concealed carry pocket. I don't have a gun though. Until I do, I'll continue to to put sandwiches in there.

Is the impression from Japan
English I'm sorry because it is not skillfully.
Bike wear for Japanese had always troubled because the small size.
3 was looking for a season of bike wear.
Size is also accurate. Even with a small one size it might was good.
With a solid sewing, there is a sense of security even when worn.
Design is also good, I am very happy to buy!

Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge Speed & Strength fan to begin with.

The jacket is true to fit, and the all black looks fantastic. The included zip up hoodie also works great in the cold weather, and removal is easy for when it gets warm. The 4 vents in the jacket work very well to cool you down in warmer weather. I also really like the way the pockets zip down to secure instead of up. The dual belt loop snaps also keep your jacket secure while riding and keep the jacket from coming up in an accident.

I was involved in a lowside accident on asphalt at about 40 MPH while wearing this jacket. I did end up getting treated at the hospital for some road rash on my left hip where I initially impacted the asphalt, but everywhere else on my body (including my feet/hand/legs/head, which were all covered by S&S gear) was unscathed. The armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back really kept me safe. The belt loop attachments kept the jacket from coming up, just as they were supposed to. As for the jacket itself, there are only 2 small abrasions on the back of the jacket - everything else is essentially "untouched" in that there is no visible damage to the jacket. I could not be happier with my Speed & Strength gear. Please remember to wear your gear all the timel

Body reference:
Male, 5'11", 175 lbs, 14-15% body fat, 42" chest, 13" bicep, 35" sleeve, 33" waist

If you want to use this jacket in weather above 20 deg C (70 deg F), you'll want to take out the hoody that comes with the jacket. The jacket does fit me really loose with the sweater out, similar to how an XL would fit. The midsection flops everywhere, and the arms are way too loose to keep the pads in place if I were to crash. This would not be so bad, if there was tightening straps around the ribcage and one or two along the arm.
It fits reasonably well with the sweater in. I wish I had gotten a MED instead of a L, and worn a thermal shirt instead of using the hoody. If you have a bit of a gut, or bigger arms, this jacket is perfect for you. Otherwise I would look for a more slim European cut.

The pads feel good, they seem solid and like they would hold up in a crash (if they stay in place). They are also easy to take out and adjust if you need. Airflow is pretty decent, and I can get both back vents open by reaching behind me, without taking the jacket off. This jacket is reasonably water resistant; you would be good in a drizzle or short storm for a half hour or hour. All of the zippers feel really good and easy to grab with gloves on.

I mostly got this jacket because I love how it looks, and I still like it for that. I just wish it could be adjusted to fit better.

Overall fit and finish on this jacket is amazing. The armor in both the elbows and the shoulders do not feel cheap and flimsy. I find that this jacket out of the box for very well with and without the hooded liner. On the front of the jacket, there are plenty of pockets to hold almost whatever you need. The zippers on all areas if the jacket do not snag or bind up. One of the greatest features on this jacket is the hoody. You can remove it and wear it completely by itself and it does show a tell tale sign other then the zipper that it could be a jacket liner.

Riding with this jacket on feels amazing. I don't find any part of this jacket to hinder any movement while riding and the zippers for air on the jacket are perfect to allow some cooler air to enter and cool you down. Not at one point I felt that this jacket is too heavy for long distant rides. I ordered this jacket in XL... So it is a little loose on me but not by too much. The sleeves are a little long but nothing it doesn't get in the way of riding. If you wear gauntlet style gloves. They will not fit with the hooded liner.
I am 6'0,210lbs, 44" chest size and I find this jacket in XL to be a loose fit on me but perfect for any kind of movement while riding.

Where the jacket falls short is the concealed carry pocket holster. If you have the hooded liner on. You will need to unzip not only the jacket but the liner itself to access your firearm. Note that when you place a firearm in there, you don't want to put one in there that has a barrel length of more then four inches - good chance it won't fit. With a pistol in the concealed carry pocket, there is a buldge there but not a dead giveaway a firearm is there. I tried contacting Speed and Strength about this but I still have had no reply.

Also a big thank you to the guys at Revzilla for sending me out this jacket right away and the option to upload pics for reviews.

I'm 6'5 260lbs with 45in chest and 37in arms at the long measurement. I ordered this in the Black/Orange in 3XL. It looks awesome and it could easily pass for a normal jacket/hoody.**

Fit
It fits just a little long in the hoody sleeves, but that's fine by me, as I normally have the opposite problem.
It's has plenty of room in it for layers which is nice.
The waist has velcro straps which is nice to tighten it down a bit to keep air from blowing up inside while riding.
The torso has a bit more space to it than I would like, but that comes with being tall with long arms. Can't find anything that has a good sleeve length that isn't made for someone with 40lb more in the chest/stomach.
It is pretty heavy, but I plan on using this as a winter coat so I don't mind.

Features
**Armor feels skimpy and is almost not noticable because it flexes so easily. This is likely the reason it doesn't look like an armored MC jacket. Definitely going to need to upgrade it if you are protection conscious.
Holster pocket is a nice feature, but you need to partially unzip the hoody from the outer shell in order to get to it, which means you need to leave it that way or unzip the outer shell then the hoody to get to the zipper for the holster pocket. I haven't tried it with my full size S&W M&P, but I think it would be very slow on the draw as the pocket feels very tight.
Vents are nice and fairly easy to operate with lighter gloves on.
Flows a pretty decent amount of air even with the vents closed.

The jacket has been pretty thoroughly reviewed except for one thing: the concealed carry pocket is rather small. I didn't buy the jacket just for that, but figured I would end up using it on occasion. But it turns out both my handguns are too big. The 1911A .45 is so long the barrel is resting on the bottom of the pocket vice being suspended in the holster...and it will barely zip shut. The Sig SP2022 is shorter so it rests in the holster, but it still barely zips shut over the bottom of the handgrip. Neither of these are inconspicuous, there is obviously something bulky in the front of the jacket and someone looking for it will probably spot that you are carrying. Finally, it's only accessible without the liner in the jacket (or at least with the liner unzipped).
I'm still very happy with the jacket, but if the concealed carry feature is a key feature for you then you'll want to have a small handgun or take a pass on this jacket.

I purchased this jacket for its looks as well as a few features. I am 5'11" and 245lbs and wore a XL. It fits well on me and definitely looks cool.

The pads seem solid and I hope I never have to use them top pockets are on the smaller side, hand warmer pockets work great for storing some gloves. I wish there was more than one inner pocket as if I was conceal carrying I wouldn't want my phone in that location as well for multiple obvious reasons.

I have used this jacket in the Chicago area in temps from 35° - 75°. I was never cold in those temp but at 75° you better move that zipper down as far as possible even with just the shell on b/c there is practically no air flow. The arm vents are very small and even on my cruiser in an upright position there is nothing coming through those vents. The back vents don't seem to help pull air through when open and I can never tell when they are open or closed as there is no change in air.

Sadly it gets worse for me. I have used this jacket for a grand total of 500 miles so far. I am not rough on my gear and ghng the jacket up and carefully remove/add the hoodie etc. There are multiple locations on the jacket where the threads are coming undone. Both forearm locations, by the front right hand pocket, and the worst one... The inside pocket. Now the inside pocket is extremely bad. It seems it is single stitched and only to the inner liner of the shell. This means... It cannot carry anything of weight, yet is supposed to carry your valuables such as a phone.. And a Firearm.. Needless to say without ever carrying my sidearm in the pocket the top portion where the zipper is has come completely undone. This is bad quality and an extreme hazard should one choose to carry with this pocket.

Overall it looks great, but is poorly made and suffers from design flaws. I have also wrote the Speed and Strength company about the jackets problems hoping that they will rectify the situation as I am not content tossing $200 on a jacket that does not perform as advertised.

After looking at different textile jackets, I went with this jacket after reading the reviews. Here is my take:

1. Size was pretty spot on from the video review. I'm 5'11", 190lbs, and am a 42R in jackets. I got a Large and with the attached hoody, it does fit pretty snug. Without the hoodie, it fits just perfectly, and the armor sits just right.

2. Ventilation is pretty good. I recently rode on a 90 degree day and the airflow was good, through the arm vents and had a comfortable ride.

3. Pockets...there are four outer pockets (3 zipper/1 velcro), and one inside for the "concealed carry". The concealed pocket for hand guns is a cool idea, but I just use it to hold my phone

Overall, it's a great jacket that provides great comfort and style for its price.

I was very excited to receive this jacket based on all the good reviews it had. When I had first tried it on, I noticed that the armor on the elbows did not sit directly where it should have. It covered mainly my forearms and left my elbows exposed. Overall fit was great except for this particular flaw. Very disappointed when I had to return a nice jacket do to that reason