Nanotechnology Protection It's the latest iteration of Nano Flex 3G fabric used that gives the Tutto Nano 3/4 Bib Tights their versatile performance in all types of weather and riding conditions. When the clouds burst and rain begins to fall then the nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish prevents water from seeping in, maintaining your comfort for longer. Reduced seams also enhance protection and the thermal performance keeps cold out and warmth in. Elsewhere, the mesh bib straps keep airflow to the body optimised, helping regulate temperature and prevent clamminess as you begin to push the pace. Kiss Air2 Seat Pad With the cold and wet conditions dealt with the focus turns to on-the-saddle support, and here Castelli have used their renowned Kiss Air2 seat pad. The pad incorporates as many of the features and comfort as the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless and super soft, brushed microfibre top maximizes comfort and fit. It's flexible to move with you and a bacteriostatic treatment helps stop saddle sores and infection. Dual-density and infinitely variable thickness foam give you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad - maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter. Rain showers, sunshine, cold, cloud, whatever the weather the Tutto Nano tights are Castelli's answer to that perennial spring and autumn conundrum. Namely what to wear for a day of riding that sees almost every season make an appearance. The answer is Tutto Nano.
Nano Flex 3G Technology It's the Nano Flex 3G fabric used that makes the Tutto Nano Bib tight such a capable performer in all types of weather and riding conditions. When the clouds burst and rain begins to fall then, and here comes the high-tech bit, the nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical DWR finish prevents water from seeping in, maintaining your comfort for longer. Reduced seams also enhance protection and the thermal performance keeps cold out and warmth in. Elsewhere, the mesh bib straps keep airflow to the body optimised, helping regulate temperature and prevent clamminess as you build up body warmth. KISS Air2 Seat Pad With the cold and wet conditions dealt with the focus turns to on-the-saddle support, and here Castelli have used their renowned Kiss Air2 seat pad. The pad incorporates as many of the features and comfort as the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless and super soft, brushed microfibre top maximizes comfort and fit. It's flexible to move with you and a bacteriostatic treatment helps stop saddle sores and infection. Dual-density and infinitely variable thickness foam give you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad -maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter. Rain showers, sunshine, cold, cloud, whatever the weather the Tutto Nano Bib tight is Castelli's answer to that winter conundrum of what to wear for a day of riding that sees almost every season make an appearance.
Some cyclists are lucky enough to not suffer from cold hands even when temperatures nudge into single digits, while others need some warmth for the hands even in milder autumnal and spring conditions. The Lightness 2 Gloves are for those of you in the latter category. They're light in weight but don't be fooled, they're remarkably warm thanks to the Thermoflex back, featuring a brushed fleece inner face to trap heat. However, thanks to the excellent breathability, overheating and clamminess isn't a problem. When it comes to grip the contoured palm and silicone grip make sure you never lose it and the Castelli Damping System (CDS) provides an extra level of protection to the nerves. If the weather is cool and changeable then it's time to slip on your Lightness 2 Gloves.
Cycling Protection. Come Rain or Shine. After four generations of the Perfetto long sleeve, the Perfetto ROS Long Sleeve Jersey gets the biggest performance upgrade yet, as denoted by the ROS in the title, Rain or Shine. This cycling jersey delivers comfort across a remarkably wide range of winter cycling conditions. Cold-weather comfort is taken care of by two exclusive Castelli GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabrics by Gore, a lightly fleeced front panel keeps in warmth while a lighter and high stretch rear fabric enhances breathability, so you always feel at just the right temperature. However, should you get caught in rain or snow it's then that the water repellent performance of the INFINIUM™ fabrics really come into their own. The Perfetto ROS is also the perfect weight for layering - use a light base-layer for milder conditions or add a thermal jersey underneath for more extreme cold. You decide. Details Honed With improvements to the fabrics complete, attention was then focused on getting all the details right. Improvements can also be found to the pockets, now larger to accommodate gloved hands, so no more frustrating fumbling for that energy gel. They also feature a pump sleeve inside, while below the pockets a dropped tail adds extra rear wheel spray coverage. Easily accessible side zipped vents boost airflow and a large reflective detail on the back is ideal for those shorter, darker days of winter. All details that really count towards comfort when cycling in the cold and wet. If there is just one item of clothing to see you cycling through autumn, winter and into spring, then the Perfetto ROS Long Sleeve Jersey could be it. An investment in your comfort as you tap out those colder weather miles in anticipation of summer smiles.
If you're racing or training in mild but often changing conditions, it can be difficult to decide whether to cover the legs or not. The NanoFlex 3G knee warmers take the guesswork out, meaning you get the best of both worlds. With vulnerable knees covered but fresh air cooling the lower legs. For cooler and damp conditions slip them on to provide extra warmth, and wet weather protection should the clouds break. If the sun shows up, they're easy to take off and stow in a back pocket. They're the ideal companion to wear with your thermal winter bib shorts. This 3rd generation of NanoFlex is better than ever thanks to the 3G weave that provides extra warmth, improved water resistance and features a nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical durable water repellent (DWR) finish for class-leading water resistance. Castelli's NanoFlex warmers collection are used by Team INEOS, often copied but never bettered. Note: The Castelli NanoFlex 3G knee warmers come as a pair.
If you're racing or training in mild but often changing conditions, it can be difficult to decide whether to cover the legs or not. The NanoFlex 3G leg warmers take the guesswork out, meaning you get protection in when it's cooler but extra comfort as the day warms too. For cooler and damp conditions slip them on to provide extra warmth for your legs, and wet weather protection should the clouds break. If the sun shows up, they're easy to take off and stow in a back pocket. They're the ideal companion to wear with your thermal winter bib shorts. This 3rd generation of NanoFlex is better than ever thanks to the 3G weave that provides extra warmth, improved water resistance and features a nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical durable water repellent (DWR) finish for class-leading water resistance. Castelli's NanoFlex warmers collection are used by Team INEOS, often copied but never bettered. Note: The Castelli NanoFlex 3G leg warmers come as a pair.
The Thermoflex 2 Leg warmers are made with Thermoflex, a soft fleece-backed material that does a great job of keeping in warmth on a chilly day. UV Protection and breathable: The leg warmers are UV protective to UPF 50 so also keep the sun off as the day warms, highly breathable to prevent sweat build-up and they're lightweight too, making them easy to stash in a jersey pocket when not needed. Castelli have kept seams to a minimum to prevent irritation and their double-sided silicone elastic grippers keep them firmly in place. A brilliantly useful accessory for any cyclist. Note: The Castelli Thermoflex 2 Leg Warmers come as a pair.
The Thermoflex 2 knee warmers are made with Thermoflex, a soft fleece-backed material that does a great job of keeping in warmth on a chilly day. UV Protection and breathable: The knee warmers are UV protective to UPF 50 so also keep the sun off as the day warms, highly breathable to prevent sweat build-up and they're lightweight too, making them easy to stash in a jersey pocket when not needed. Castelli have kept seams to a minimum to prevent irritation and their double-sided silicone elastic grippers keep them firmly in place. A brilliantly useful accessory for any cyclist. Note: The Castelli Thermoflex 2 Knee Warmers come as a pair.
Whether you're racing or training in changeable conditions, it can be difficult to decide whether to go out in a long sleeve or short sleeve jersey. The Castelli Nano Flex 3G Arm Warmers gives you the best of both worlds. For cooler and damp conditions, slip them on to provide extra warmth and wet weather protection from the water repellent finish on the fabric. Should the clouds break, and the sun shows up, they're easy to take off and stow in a back pocket. Note: The Castelli Thermoflex 2 Arm Warmers come as a pair.
The Thermoflex 2 arm warmers are made with Thermoflex, a soft fleece-backed material that does a great job of keeping in warmth on a chilly day. The arm warmers are also UV protective so will also keep the sun off as the day warms, highly breathable to prevent sweat build-up and they're lightweight too, so easy to stash in a jersey pocket when not needed. Castelli have kept seams to a minimum to prevent irritation and their double-sided silicone elastic grippers keep them firmly in place. A brilliantly useful accessory for any cyclist. Note: The Castelli Thermoflex 2 Arm Warmers come as a pair.
Castelli can officially only rate UPF 50+ Light Arm Skins at UPF 50+, but in their laboratory tests, they actually blocked 99.8 per cent of damaging UV rays. Using a polyester base they found this it is not only more effective than nylon at blocking UV rays but is also much better at keeping you dry, which means these skins are better in both cooler and warmer conditions. Castelli have kept the construction very clean to eliminate seams that can rub, and used double-sided silicone elastic to make sure they stay in place. They fold up extremely small, so they’re great to stick in your pockets for your next big mountain day.
Performance Perfected After 12 years of evolution and huge kilometres of on the road testing, where exactly have the Castelli design team squeezed out even greater comfort and performance from the already exemplary Women's Free Aero Race shorts? Well, the heart of any great shorts is the seat pad and for this year the women's specific Progetto X2 Air Donna is more flexible than ever with a new seamless top layer giving you a pad that is virtually unnoticeable and it's possibly the softest pad you'll ever use. New GIRO4 leg grippers get enhanced stretch and yet are grippier than previous versions so the pressure is spread wider but without any loss of traction on the thighs. While these improvements are subtle, they all add up to a major step up in comfort, providing support on both the longest and shortest rides. Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna Women's Seat Pad Let's look at the Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna in more detail and see just why it's so incredibly comfortable. The first contact point against the skin, the upper skin-care material, is now seamless and even softer than previous versions letting you enjoy smooth and chafe-free pedalling. The next layer, Castelli’s infinitely variable thickness padding, imparts just the right level of support where you need it, thicker under the sit bones and thinner on the sides and under the perineum - the result is intense comfort with reduced bulk. Lastly, to really push home superior comfort levels, perforated viscous padding is added under the highly sensitive ischial and perineum pressure areas, offering luxurious support when you're on the saddle for hours on end. Pro Performance The Women's Free Aero Race 4 shorts are designed with a focus on race performance which has naturally led to a short that is minimalist in its construction, boasts slippery aerodynamics and yet is incredibly comfortable for both long races and tough training sessions. Updated seams improve the fit and they now sit on the body even better giving you unrivalled freedom of movement. When it comes to comfort on race day and your longest of training days we think you'll soon discover why these shorts are loved by the Pros.
The Best Just Got Better When it comes to racing and training in the cold and wet the Gabba has always been a favourite, excelling thanks to the balance of breathability and weather-protection but Castelli have made the performance even better with the Women's Gabba ROS (Rain or Shine). Working with Gore they developed two unique GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabrics; fleece-backed windproof INFINIUM™ 205 is used to the front and gives a significant boost to rain protection while doing a brilliant job of keeping out cold winds and keeping in body heat. To the back, GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ 203 Stretch is lighter, more breathable but still remarkably water-repellent, a real improvement on the previous Gabba, ensuring you don't feel the dreaded clamminess of sweat build-up. Taped shoulder seams also boost performance in the rain. The Gabba ROS, Rain or Shine, is now more waterproof, more breathable and better fitting than ever, letting you laugh in the face of foul weather. It's the Details that Count Details also count when you're cycling through the cold and wet. The YKK® Vislon® zipper is covered to keep out the elements, a dropped tail, with a large reflective panel, keeps wheel spray off and boosts visibility as daylight fades and the two larger rear pockets make accessing essentials easier, even with gloves on. It's difficult to improve upon a classic but that never stops Castelli from trying. With their latest Women's Gabba ROS they have pushed cycling performance to new heights yet again, letting you enjoy the ride no matter what mother nature has in store.
Thanks to GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ X-Fast fabric the Women's Dinamica Overshoes keep bitterly cold winds completely shut out, but excellent breathability ensures you'll not get clammy feet. On the inner face, you'll find soft and cosy fleece, giving a boost to insulation so even as temperatures fall into single figures and head towards zero, your feet are kept warm. With a silicone cuff at the top to seal out water and a waterproof YKK® AquaGuard® zipper, you'll also be protected from cold rain showers and road spray.
Summer Starts HereCreating that perfect summer-weight base layer is harder than it sounds. We have intentionally made this product as minimalist as possible to let the open-mesh fabric pull moisture off the skin. The secret to this base layer lies in the fabric that is highly stretchy but without Lycra®, which tends to hold in the moisture. You stay drier and cooler.Product featuresMagic Mesh 100% polyester wicking fabric,Minimalist lightweight construction,Reduced seams for maximum comfort,Weight: 71g.
Dry Is GoodThis is the piece our pros requested for those in- between conditions where the Flanders is too warm and the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You’re not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. Our 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.100% polyester 3D mesh fabric,Reduced seaming at shoulders for extra comfort,Wider collar to fit under aero jerseys,Flat waist hem to lie flat in shorts.
We can officially only rate these warmers at UPF 50+, but in our laboratory tests they actually blocked 99.8 percent of damaging UV rays. We used a polyester base that is not only more effective than nylon at blocking UV rays but is also much better at keeping you dry, which means these skins are better in both cooler and warmer conditions. We’ve kept the construction very clean to eliminate seams that can rub, and we used our double-sided silicone elastic to make sure they stay in place. They fold up extremely small, so they’re great to stick in your pockets for your next big mountain day.Solare fabric keeps the chill off without causing overheating,UPF 50+ protection,Polyester based for excellent moisture management,Double-side silicone elastic at top for excellent grip.
Dry Is GoodThis is the piece our pros requested for those in-between conditions where the Flanders is too warm and the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You're not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. Our 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.100% polyester 3D mesh fabric,Reduced seaming at shoulders for extra comfort,Wider collar to fit under aero jerseys,Flat waist hem to lie flat in shorts.
"We can officially only rate these warmers at UPF 50+, but in our laboratory tests they actually blocked 99.8 percent of damaging UV rays. We used a polyester base that is not only more effective than nylon at blocking UV rays but is also much better at keeping you dry, which means these skins are better in both cooler and warmer conditions. We’ve kept the construction very clean to eliminate seams that can rub, and we used our double-sided silicone elastic to make sure they stay in place. They fold up extremely small, so they’re great to stick in your pockets for your next big mountain day." Brand Manager Castelli - By Steve SmithProduct featuresSolare fabric keeps the chill off without causing overheating,UPF 50+ protection,Polyester based for excellent moisture management,Double-side silicone elastic at top for excellent grip,Ankle zip for easy on/off,Weight: 219g.
We can officially only rate these warmers at UPF 50+, but in our laboratory tests they actually blocked 99.8 percent of damaging UV rays. We used a polyester base that is not only more effective than nylon at blocking UV rays but is also much better at keeping you dry, which means these skins are better in both cooler and warmer conditions. We’ve kept the construction very clean to eliminate seams that can rub, and we used our double-sided silicone elastic to make sure they stay in place. They fold up extremely small, so they’re great to stick in your pockets for your next big mountain day.Solare fabric keeps the chill off without causing overheating,UPF 50+ protection,Polyester based for excellent moisture management,Double-side silicone elastic at top for excellent grip.