Castelli Alpha ROS 2 Light Jacket

ALPHA ROS 2 LIGHT JACKET

This jacket is about the art of dressing just right for cool conditions. We're talking about those days when you need some protection from the cool air but not enough to bring out the winter jacket. Overdress and you'll be sweating and get cold because you're wet. Underdress and you never fully warm up to enjoy the ride. The concepts behind the construction are fairly simple: wind protection on front-facing surfaces, highly breathable fabrics on back-facing surfaces, and all-around water repellency in case you get a few drops of rain. But what makes this jacket spectacular is how we executed these simple concepts. The wind protection comes from our GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® lightweight two-way-stretch fabric that moves with you while being so light you'll hardly notice it's there. This light wind layer is backed by a separate ProSecco Strada inner layer with a separate zip that can be opened independently for perfect ventilation control. The back is made from our Nano Flex Xtra Dry fabric that provides a good level of insulation yet has no membrane so allows for ample amounts of sweat to escape. The fit is close to body so there is no fabric flapping around, while the little details make the difference: easy-sliding YKK® zippers, reflective drain holes on the pockets, a lie-flat silicone gripper band around the waist.

Sizing Tips from Cycle Tribe
SLIM FIT: Designed for lean cyclists with mimimum body fat, cut tight especially around the shoulder and midriff stomach area, if your packing any extra pounds sizing will be an issue.

Key Features

• GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® 150 fabric on front and sleeves for wind protection with high breathability and effective rain protection
• Nano Flex Xtra Dry on back for more ventilation allows heat and sweat to escape while shedding rain thanks to a nanotechnology water-repellent finish
• Alpha double-layer construction separates windproof layer from insulation layer, allowing better ventilation management
• Inner layer in ProSecco Strada for lightweight insulation with effective moisture management
• Double YKK® Vislon® front zippers
• Front zippered pocket
• 3 rear pockets with reflective laser-cut drain holes
• Raw-edge waist lies flat and moves with you
• Temp range: 7°-15 °C / 45°-59°F
• Weight:421 g

Our Verdict

Castelli's best jacket for mild conditions,very popular choice for Ireland and UK weather conditions with front wind protection, light insulation, maximum breathability, and water repellency to keep you dry in mist, light rain or spray from wet roads. This is a firm favorite with Castelli lovers world over thanks to the wide temperature range, fit and versatility.