Olympia Troy Jacket (SOLD OUT)

Generally speaking, Olympia gear will work best on those with larger builds and/or people who like their clothing to fit more casually. In contrast, our European brands fit more snug and trim (REVIT, Alpinestars are examples). We tried a size Medium jacket on Huey and an XL on Dewey (our Fit Check mannequins) and they fit just fine. You can see some shots of how they look by clicking the “View Larger Images” link above.

Olympia’s standard size chart reflects the generous sizing for jackets on the larger end of the spectrum, but we think it understates the size of the smaller jackets. To make size selection easier, we’ve developed the chart below to help you choose a size based upon your chest and belly measurements. If you find yourself between sizes in the chart, I’d advise going with the smaller due to the generally generous cut of the jacket.

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The Troy jacket offers a full host of features for climate control and convenience for street or adventure riding. It has a very robust system for climate control which makes this close to a four season design. And this jacket is offered at a lower price point that other similar styles in the Olympia line such as the X Moto 2. Why? The shell materials in the most expensive Olympia styles are brand name Cordura products and this is Olympia’s “house brand” materials. The shell feels plenty sturdy, but feels just a bit less thick than the Cordura comparables. But nonetheless, this jacket is plenty nice and significantly less money. Functionally, being SO similar to the X Moto 2, please excuse some copy/paste in the follow feature discussion.

The shell of this jacket is a solid textile design but with extensive venting too. Panels on the chest, sleeve and back “convert” from the solid textile to full mesh. The panels tuck down in compartments when zipped open so you don’t have to keep up with them which eliminates the possibility of losing them. I’d say a lot of air will flow with those panels open since about 30% of the exterior will be converted to mesh.

But then for wet and/or cold weather, this jacket can perform well also. Included is a removable two stage liner which is styled to be worn off the bike as a casual/waterproof jacket… with or without the thermal liner. That combination of features makes this jacket extremely versatile. I’d encourage you to take a look at our photo gallery to see the jacket, the waterproof liner and thermal liner. You can use one, the other, or both depending upon the weather. With the rain liner over, the jacket shell will remain dry along with the contents of the pockets, which is a very good option for persistent rain. And since it is styled to be suitable for use off the bike, it will great for travelers where space is tight. No need to pack a jacket for casual use!

Like most other longer jacket styles, this one has side waist adjustment straps to get the fit right for your torso size. And the sleeves are adjustable with Velcro straps as well at the crook of the elbow. You’ll be able to adjust the sleeve to hold the elbow armor in position in case of a fall. The main zipper is two way so you can zip the jacket open from the bottom to get a bit more room around your hips when sitting which is a common feature on longer jackets like this.

There is a long list of features to show you and I encourage you to look at all our close up pictures. There is plenty of storage on this jacket including a large rear waterproof fanny pouch. You’ll find as much storage built in here as any of the touring jackets Olympia sells. CE armor is supplied for the shoulders and elbows and the back pad is included too. Some premium jackets don’t come with a back pad, or at least not a CE back pad, but this one does… no need to upgrade. I think this Troy jacket is a great value with the long feature list and being sub-$300. :: Paul, 12-01-17