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Castelli

Castelli Alpha Ros Mens Jacket - Red/Black

£185.00 £280.00 33% off
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Castelli Alpha Ros Mens Jacket - Red/Black

Season:Autumn Winter 18

Brand:Castelli

Code:CS17502REDBLK

When Castelli came out with the original Alpha Jacket, they insisted we "throw out everything you think you know about cycling jackets" and now they've done it once again.

Until now, your cycling wardrobe has consisted of clothing for dry weather and separate clothing for wet weather. You never wore your wet-weather clothing in dry conditions because it was too clammy inside and too flappy outside. Your dry-weather clothing just didn’t hold up to rain. The Gabba and Perfetto family helped bridge that gap, but the Alpha RoS takes it to another level.

Castelli started by keeping everything that made the original Alpha Jacket your favourite dry-weather jacket: the two-layer construction to separate the insulation layer from the outer shell, the double front opening to diffuse the cold air when you open up to ventilate, the excellent breathability, the flat wrist and waist openings, the articulated collar, the insanely soft stretch fabrics, and the great fit.

By using Gore’s new Windstopper® light rain-resistant membrane and DWR treatment, selective seam sealing, careful seam placement and construction, and a waterproof YKK® Vislon® zipper, the jacket has essentially been made waterproof while not compromising the characteristics that made it such a great dry-weather jacket.

The outdoor industry has traditionally determined what counts as waterproof: minimum 10,000 mm water column and complete seam taping. But that definition means too many compromises in the overall usability of the jacket, in the softness, in the fit, and in the jacket’s overall ability to keep you dry and comfortable by maximising breathability. So Castelli set their own definition of real-world usability and went out and tested this on the nastiest days of their Italian Autumn.

An occasional drop may come in through a seam, but you’re going to stay warm and dry because the jacket keeps nearly all water out from the outside while letting most moisture out from the inside. This jacket feels like a game changer.

It’s a significant step toward Castelli’s goal of making clothing that performs impeccably in the dry but offers complete water protection in the rain. It will make your riding enjoyable, rain or shine.

  • Rain or Shine engineering provides insulation and breathability for cold and dry rides, with effective waterproofing for wet rides
  • Gore® Windstopper® 150 fabric provides wind protection with high breathability and effective rain protection
  • Seam sealing on shoulders, reduced seaming and double stitching keep you mostly dry 
  • Alpha construction separates wind/water protection layer from insulating layer 
  • Better ventilation and better moisture evaporation thanks to separate insulating layer 
  • Partially covered waterproof YKK® Vislon® zipper slides easily and lies flat 
  • Raw-edge waist lies flat and moves with you 
  • Raw-edge wrist cuffs lie flat for a perfect interface with gloves 
  • Stretch fabrics with advanced patterning make for an excellent close-to-body fit that still accommodates a wide range of body types 
  • 3 rear pockets with reflective laser-cut drain holes
  • Weight:515g
Sizing Information
XSSMLXL2XL3XL
Chestcm889296100105110115
inches34.53637.539414345
Waistcm768084889398103
inches30313334.536.538.540.5
Hipscm909498102107112117
inches35.53738.540424446
Inseamcm81828384858687
inches31.832.232.833.233.533.834.2

HOW TO MEASURE

Grab a tape measure, write down the measurements and compare with our size chart for the right size. For best results, take measurements over your underwear. If your measurements fall between sizes, we suggest that you size up for a better fit.

CHEST: Holding the tape horizontally measure under your armpits with your arms relaxed at sides, around the fullest part of your chest.

WAIST: Holding the tape horizontally measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.

HIPS: Holding the tape horizontally measure around the largest part of your hips keeping the feet close together.

INSEAM: Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the ankle bone.

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