Wishlist: Castelli Mannggia

I'm not going to lie, today's post took me forever to decide what on earth I was going to write about, because I'd covered some kinda interesting things in the past few weeks, something shiny and a hunk of very expensive metal.  I've also figured out that pictures make the post everything that it is, sooo here's today's post about a jacket, possibly inspired by the abundance of shitty weather that Calgary has been blessed by as of late.

Lets start off with a gratuitous pic....

Front View

Back View

  So there you have it, this is today's jacket in question.  It's made very Castelli who sponsors Team Garmin Cervelo (and formerly Cervelo Test Team).  This jacket is part of their Rossa Corsa line which represents their top of the line products.  I've always been a sucker for high collars, maybe just how the look but this one does come with it, might be why I like it so much.

So design features wise it comes with your typical three rear pockets just like you have on a normal jersey, but it also has a zippered cetner one to help prevent stuff getting wet from errant road spray, also probably the reason why it's got a black stripe down the center.  There's reflective parts on front and back to help you prevent an unfortunate encounter with a vehicle.  You've also got zipper vents on the front to help you regulate ventilation.

Similar to other inanely anatomical cycling garments, w hen standing full on up, this feels really right, but once you get into the saddle, lean forward and place your hands on the hoods, all is good. 

Women, fear not there is a female version of this and it looks just as crazy and epic.

Female Version (The Primavera)

So whats the overall verdict, it's yet another impressive piece of kit, what one has come to expect from Castelli and especially the Rossa Corsa line.  Great(albeit tight) fit, no extra flappage in the wind, but like most other Castelli, the high price of it's gear will result in most of their stuff going on my wishlist rather than my closet.