I do own the Patagonia R1 hoody and it is BOMB!
(I got a gift certificate to their store and my GF said, "why don’t you buy that fucking shirt that you have been talking about for 2 years!")
I have worn it cycling on days below 30 and been fine. The zipper was more that adequate on a 1.5 mile climb and operated smoothly for the descent.
It has been used Skiing and climbing as well. Its performance was flawless!
The hood does work well and the balaclava has surprisingly good peripheral vision.
It is spendy but worth it.