Castelli | Performance Enhancing Cycling Clothing

POSSIBLY THE FASTEST BIT OF CLOTHING EVER CREATED FOR ROAD RACING

The SanRemo SpeedSuit, jersey-and-shorts combo, effectively enables riders to wear a skinsuit in road races and thus gain an aerodynamic advantage. Testing shows that at 40km/h, the jersey saves between twelve and fifteen watts of energy when compared to a standard clothing combination. It is, it says, worth 45 seconds in time savings. Congratulations to Johan Van Summeren for netting the Sanremo Speedsuit’s first victory on the roads to Roubaix in 2011.

(Read all)

TEAM GARMIN-BARRACUDA UNVEIL 2012 TEAM KIT

Slipstream Sports unveils 2012 team kit and new sponsor. The 2012 team jersey and shorts retain the distinctive Garmin logo while adding the Barracuda logo, and the signature Slipstream Sports argyle is prominently displayed.

The changes to the 2012 kit are more than cosmetic. The Castelli Speed Research Unit has done its part to make sure the riders have the most comfortable and technically advanced clothing for racing in extreme conditions, from the cold spring classics to the heat of France in July.

(Read all)

SPECTACULARLY VERSATILE

The Gabba WS Rain Jersey was such a spectacular success in the pro peloton that we couldn’t resist making a long-sleeve version for those nasty training days. Waterproof fabric with remarkable stretch and breathability, but with an almost weightless feel when on the body. Fitting like a race jersey but protecting like a rain jacket, the Gabba WS Long-sleeve Jersey offers you an aerodynamic, all-weather edge, so you can forget about the weather and focus on attacking the break. Cut long in back to keep wheel splash at bay, and with generous zippered vents along the side.

(Read all)

LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE

In designing the Espresso Due, we paid attention to even the smallest details to create the ideal blend of performance, fit, and style. It all starts with the 4-way-stretch Windstopper® X-Fast 2 fabric for total wind and water protection while allowing for excellent breathability. A soft mesh lining is essential for the insulation and adds extra comfort. Breathability is further enhanced by the addition of two vertical zippers down the front of the jacket, and two more zippers extending up along the wrists, allowing you to close the jacket around the cuffs of your gloves for extra warmth...

(Read all)

ITALIAN FLAIR AND PERFORMANCE

The Armonia seamless Jersey is a result what happens when Italian catwalk style get the better of a technical cycling piece. The Armonia is made exclusively for the rider who demands comfort and style along with performance. With its technical and flattering in-saddle fit, you’ll finally have a valid excuse to ride your bike to that fabulous cocktail party.

(Read all)

LIGHTWEIGHT AND VERSATILE ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION

The Gabba WS Rain Jersey is either the most specialized cycling top on the market, or the most versatile. After several weeks of testing, I’m leaning toward versatile. It’s not a jacket, with half-length sleeves. But it’s not quite a jersey, either, with four-way stretch Windstopper X-Lite Plus fabric that’s burlier than any jersey.

It’s windproof and, says Castelli, waterproof. Windstopper’s maker, W.L. Gore, shies away from calling anything waterproof that can’t pass stringent rain chamber and water column tests. But Castelli is serious about the water thing, even building grommeted drain holes into the three rear pockets.

(Read all)