Great cold season piece

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

XXL

Weight

185 lbs

I use this jacket for gravel rides in the winter. The Gore-tex keeps the wind and wet out, and I'm comfortable enough for 40+miles on dirt roads. I could have gotten an XL and been fine, but decided on the XXL so I would have room to layer when it got very cold. I've worn this down to 20 degrees F with a baselayer and a fleece, and I ended my ride a sweaty pig. The sweet spot for me in this thing is a poly or merino base layer, and that's it. I may start off cold, but I warm up easily and the jacket regulates my temp well. I'll echo other comments about the vest zipper being hard to pull with gloves on, but otherwise this is designed well. Pockets are deep enough, arms are cut well in a riding position. No itchy or hot spots in the armpits. As with all Castelli stuff, size up one size for a race fit, two sizes if you want a touch more room to layer.

Larry

Great addition to the wardrobe

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

Runs small

Worth the price tag if you plan to ride throughout the year. I prefer to size up twice in Castelli as they run small and i have a long torso and brought a XL, for a fitted feel L works better. I've used between 35°F - 45° F in light rain and a breeze. Perfectly dry and warm, I'd recommend a base layer below 35 as the thermal insert covers the chest not arms. The collar and cuffs were great in blocking wind and rain.

Mark S.

perfect for early season rides

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

Large

Height

5` 10"

Weight

150 lbs

it was an expensive up front cost, but i have found it to be all the layers i need between ~2° C (35° F) and ~10° C (50° F). toward the higher end of that temperature range over a multi-hour ride, i tend to get a bit hot. but i can un-zipper the outer layer and i'm good. i don't feel the wind at all. i also got caught in the rain once and the gortex kept me completely dry. i also like that i'm impossible to miss wearing the bright orange. i still can't get used the zippers on the left, but not a big deal. my chest/waist measurement from the size guide is more in line with a Medium but i sized up 1 size here and it fits perfectly.

Jon P.

Good Jacket for cold days

Size Bought

S

Height

5` 6"

Weight

130 lbs

This is a great jacket for colder days, however above 58~ degrees, it tends to get hot/sweaty. The ventilation in the arms is not great, as the fabric doesn't breathe well but the torso is excellent. It's a bulky jacket so unless your rear pockets are on the larger side, don't expect to roll it up and tuck it away. Things I love about this jacket, - the tapered elastic band around the armholes which ensures cold air doesn't enter. - the extra fabric on the back of the neck - the large zipper on the outer shell which makes zipping down jacket while riding w/ gloves easy - the breathable inner vest made of a mesh fabric - zipper on the front for cash and cards, nice accessibility - three jersey pockets in the rear Things that could be improved on. - large zipper on the inside vest. Sometimes difficult to unzip when wearing gloves since you can't feel it with gloves on. (it's a standard slender zipper.) - better ventilation in the arms All in all, i purchased this jacket on sale, and I am very pleased with my purchase. I recommend this jacket for riding in 40-58 degree weather. If you're riding in a climate where you average 60 degrees, you're probably better with nice vest and warmers

Chammad

PERFECT

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

Medium

Height

5` 9"

Weight

175 lbs

What can I say this is perfection!

Rickey G.

PERFECT FIT!!

Worth every penny.

David A

AWESOME Light Jacket...

Fit:

True to size

The size is perfect. Castelli size works for me every time. The functionality, fit, quality and style are all present. Super comfortable and fits how it should for a cyclist. I even plan to wear this casually ;) as you might see.

David A

Great jacket

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

This is a great jacket for a range of conditions. My last 4-hour ride started at a chilly 48 and the temperature crept up to 60 by the end of it. I was comfortable throughout; not hot and not cold. The fit is tight, as with all Castelli products but it fits my 6’4” swimmer’s frame well in XL, especially when you are leaned forward on the bike.

Vidvuds O.

nice jacket for the cooler days

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

XL

Height

5` 11"

Weight

165 lbs

great jacket for the cooler wet days. I use this into the high 30's low 40's +/- a base layer. runs a size small. on the really cold days I use the regular alpha ROS jacket with the insulation. both are nice pieces of gear and both run small! by comparison I wear a L in rapha and a medium in the showers pass gear. this is a euro cut for sure.

James C.

SUPER SMALL-REALLY REALLY SMALL

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

XXL

Height

6` 0"

Weight

195 lbs

Love the style, material, but way way way too small. I normally wear L in jacket, XL shirt, bought XXL. Sleeves small and will barely zipped. Does not come in 3XL, but I don't even know if that would fit comfortably. It's going back...

Chris B.

Great Jacket

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Wore this jacket over a long sleeve Prologo V (size L) jersey on a 46 degree sunny and windy morning on a high intensity ride. I was warm when I started and stayed cool enough the whole ride. The temp was 57 when the ride finished. Well cut to fit me. I’m 5’10 167lbs and would highly recommend this jacket. Jacket size XL.

Jon S.

New Favorite

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I know, it's not cheap, but just go buy it and thank me later. I can't find a better piece of cold riding gear -- Castelli got it right. I've rode in light sprinkles into the mid 30s, plus windy, 50+ deg temps. Folks, this thing works and is comfy too -- 100% wind/water protection. Above 50F, I ride w/ the outer zipper open, and it's perfect as you heat up. Think ski jacket pit zips, only much better functionality. Sizing is typical Castelli -- runs small for my non-Euro sized American bod. I can squeeze my 34 in waist and 42 in chest into an 2XL, but I went w/ 3XL so I could get a base layer in there and keep blood circulating. As usual, sleeves are a bit long (all brands).

Lee D.

What a Jacket!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

Runs small

I wanted visibility when riding in light rain and mountain biking, I need sunglasses when wearing my orange Alpha Ros! I had tried the Perfetto long sleeve jersey and found my arms and back got cold from sweat that did not evaporate. With more Nanoflex on the sleeves and back, the Alpha Ros is perfect. The front is much more wind resistant than my old Ibex cycling jacket. I don't like the second zippered internal vest, but I can wear it with a light wool long sleeve undershirt and long sleeve wool jersey down to 32 deg F. It is quite tight, even in XXL for my 36

cbratina

Fantastic

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

Small

Height

6` 2"

Weight

155 lbs

This is such a great jacket. It is a very nice technical piece. I personally ride it down to 35 degrees here in the West. It works well with just a baselayer. You really can't go wrong with it. I highly recommend this piece of clothing for the fall and winter days.

Clayton Otto