I've just bought this jacket

[Accy cyclist]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/castelli-squadra-long-rain-jacket-aw15/rp-prod88507

To replace my fold away jacket lost yesterday. I didn't fancy paying 40 quid for a bit of fancy plastic but at £26 it seems a fair price. Have any of you got one of these jackets and if so what do you reckon? Other comments are also welcome! I got the fluorescent yellow one by the way.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

Don't have one,but I want one
That's a nice jacket in this day and age for pennies

 

[Accy cyclist]

Don't have one,but I want one
That's a nice jacket in this day and age for pennies

What colour would you go for?

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

The one in the link.
Can't beat classic black.
I think I have a crc discount code,soooooo,y'know.
I also have loads of jackets.
But I don't care

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

I think you need to spend a minimum amount to use the code mind you.
But I need new tyres,so got that covered.
Always thinking see,always thinking

 

[Accy cyclist]

The one in the link.
Can't beat classic black.
I think I have a crc discount code,soooooo,y'know.
I also have loads of jackets.
But I don't care

. Me too, but one more wont do any harm!
I was going to get the white one as well but let's not get silly!

 

[vickster]

Surely white + rain + muck from roads = dirty stains even with mudguards

Can get discount from CRC through British Cycling membership and don't forget Quidco

 

[RoubaixCube]

Same jacket is for £24 @ Wiggle

I dont have one, I have an Endura Helium which covers my heavy downpour needs. I should try and get a pair of non bulky waterproof gloves to go with the 'wet' loadout as i dont actually have a pair. Have heard mixed reviews/opinions regarding sealskinz. so people sing their praises while others say they are soaked through within minutes.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

. Me too, but one more wont do any harm!
I was going to get the white one as well but let's not get silly!

I like them all to be fair,but yeah,pushing it a bit
I'm on it

 

[Accy cyclist]

Surely white + rain + muck from roads = dirty stains even with mudguards

Can get discount from CRC through British Cycling membership and don't forget Quidco

How much discount and do you get discount on reduced items?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Same jacket is for £24 @ Wiggle

I dont have one, I have an Endura Helium which covers my heavy downpour needs. I should try and get a pair of non bulky waterproof gloves to go with the 'wet' loadout as i dont actually have a pair. Have heard mixed reviews/opinions regarding sealskinz. so people sing their praises while others say they are soaked through within minutes.

The same with this jacket. Half the reviews rate it the other half say it's not too good. I don't expect breathability from a plastic jacket but i'm not a sweaty type, so it should be ok.

 

[Joffey]

I've got one, I get a bit sweaty in it but it keeps me warm and dry!!

 

[RoubaixCube]

For £26. you cant really go wrong though. My Endura Helium cost me £80 when i first bought it and i still cringe when i think about it. I tried an XL & XXL Altura Nightvision jacket. XL was way too tight and I was literally drowning in the XXL. The Helium proved a good fit though i think ive lost a little weight since ive had it so its a bit flappy now but not as bad as the Nightvision was.

Ive still got a bit of a belly so finding a decent fitting jersey or jacket can be quite a quest as sizes vary depending where the brand is from and also the general focus on jerseys being race or performance fit cut.

With that said though I have 2 Castelli thermal jerseys which have been fine. I have tried their Short Sleeve Gabba Jerseys and decided it was best to return it.

I have a new Castelli Alpha FZ Wind Jersey that will be taking the place of my Windchill II jacket while its drying which fits decently but will fit better once i lose a little more weight.

 

[vickster]

How much discount and do you get discount on reduced items?

10% on everything afaik.

I'd expect what is cheap for castelli even at full price to be a bit boil in the bag

 

[Accy cyclist]

I wore it for the first time yesterday, for 3 hours. If i was to write a review i'd put... Not as figure hugging as some have said. Maybe another inch in the arm length and some thumb loops to keep the arms tight would help. On the plus side the hailstone shower bounced off it and i didn't feel any moisture build up while out in the 6 degree temperature.