Both items make use of a number of nice features that you wouldn't normally associate with a suit in this price range. There are two vents on the chest, two on the arms, two on the back and even a large pocket on the lower back, bicycle jersey style. The Jacket also has removable triple-density armor in the shoulders and elbows along with handy velcro closures for the sleeves and velcro straps along the waist, both of which help to control ventilation and body temperature. The Thinsulate lining zips out easily and further expands the jacket's usable temperature range. The zipper and velcro or button snap and velcro closures are very secure.
Pockets are very usable, easily opened and closed securely.
Even the ventilation worked well and the integrated armor is a very nice touch. The only caveat with the armor was that, on a cruiser where the location of the handlebars requires you to raise your hands above chest level, the shoulder armor would rub the bottom of some helmets, making swiveling around during lane changes a bit tedious. On most bikes, though, this was never an issue. The Pants were comfortable, though not as wind-proof as the jacket. Like on our favorite Aerostich suits, the velcro straps at the pant leg bottom, very helpful in tailoring fit for each leg or pair of boots.