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Castelli women's Goccia Jersey FZ review

Model: 

women's Goccia Jersey FZ

Price: 

£110.00

Product type: 

  • Clothing » Jerseys

Contact: 

https://www.castelli-cycling.com/gb/women/tops/cycling-jerseys/p/451954119A-101

Make: 

Sleeve length: 

Long sleeve

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Product reviews

The Castelli Goccia Jersey FZ is a women's road and gravel top that works well for autumn, spring and cooler summer days. It's warm and fleecy and has great style, but it's not particularly windproof, lacks a few details and is expensive.

Made from Castelli's 'Warmer' fabric, the Goccia is a fleece backed item that's cosy but unfortunately not windproof. It doesn't get any DWR water resistant treatment either, so it's definitely one for mild and dry days – or layering beneath sturdier outers, if you can stand to hide those looks. I mostly rode in the Goccia in temperatures around 15 degrees, layering it over a base, or two underlayers when cooler.

The full length zipper is easy to use on the go with a large toggle and a smooth action. I didn't feel the need to zip the jersey up fully much at all – which is good, as there's no neck-protecting zip garage. It's the same straightforward affair at the cuffs, which are a good length but lack the fancy and effective shaping of the Trasparente.

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A word on sizing: I'm a size 8 and found the Small a good fit. I do also fit medium Castelli kit if I want a roomier garment. 

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At the rear are three simple pockets that extend into the tail of the jersey, which is also a good length and covers the back well. There's a small reflective panel and some silicone print to keep it all sitting smooth.

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At £110 the Goccia is expensive given its rather basic design. For the price, I'd at least like to see the a zipped security pocket for a key or such like, given that this could conceivably be your outer layer for a considerable amount of the year. 

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Other downsides? Even Castelli says, "Everyone will think you bought it just for the graphic," which they will and, newsflash, you did... there's no denying this is a good-looking top. Well, there is, but I will ignore you.

If you want something light and warm the Goccia Jersey FZ is a good choice, although the lack of windproofing does hurt its versatility – and as soon as the mercury goes past 15 degrees the fleece inner gets a little stifling. When conditions are right the Goccia is lovely (and looks lovely), but its operating window is fairly limited – and, unless you count the cut and styling as costs, it's undeniably expensive for what it is.

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