Originally Posted by
Steve B.
Cycling jackets often have much longer tails to keep you dry when hunched forward on the bars, thus are worth it.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
You got me <hangs head>. But <brightens> my cycling jacket does have a long tail, and did not cost $300USD. There's that.
Or ... pay $60 US for fenders and not need the tail. Drier and cleaner everything. (I ride fenders and Showers Pass jackets - with tails. I don't tour and don't know how well they stack up there. For commuting and road riding A+ superb. And I like the tails for winter low light visibility.)