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By rob3277659 Ranked #28 - Men's Jackets December 6, 2009

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I wore this jacket and a long sleeve base layer on a cold 25f ride with sustained winds of 24mph out of the north. I rode in the canyon. At the bottom of the canyon it was drizzling, half way up it was sleeting, and at the top it was snowing. I wore the jacket with bib tights.

Review:
The jacket kept me dry at all times. Drizzle, sleet and snow did not penetrate the jackets barrier. AWESOME!

The jacket kept my core nice and toasty without over heating and sweating. When the sleet would collect on my arms, it was cold, but when I noticed it I wiped the ice off. I did this quite a bit on the ride. Snow was no problem. Neither was the rain. It fit snug and was not bulky. This jacket kept out the wind and whipped it around me. Nice aerodynamics.

Style:
The style looks great. Very clean and sleek looking. Can be worn in a store without people thinking you look like an alien. I was the envy of all the club members when I debuted the jacket. SAWEEEET!! Very good looking jacket (that is what is important right?)

Negatives:
No negatives besides the price, but when you are cold on a bike and still want to look good, the jacket is priceless. The fit was great except I have a large chest and back (weight lifting) in which the jacket fit tight. This will be no problem unless I have to wear a wool base layer too.

Bottom line:
AWESOME jacket. Worth every penny. Does what it says it does and looks good too!

View Details: Castelli Insolito Radiation Jacket - Men's

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