Summer Starts Here Creating that perfect summer weight base layer is harder than it sounds. Castelli have intentionally kept this base layer as minimalist as possible to let the open mesh fabric pull the moisture off the skin. The secret to this base layer comes in the fabric that is highly stretchy but without using Lycra® that tends to hold in the moisture. You stay drier and cooler, thus perform better when the heat rises.
Based on gloves used by scuba divers the Diluvio C Gloves fit closely and just like with a wet suit, your body heats up the bit of moisture inside the glove and you stay warm. The grippy palm provides excellent traction in heavy rain, while the incredibly stretchy and extremely high-quality neoprene provides the perfect fit. Looking for wet weather protection for your moderate temperature rides? Then the Diluvio C gloves are ideal, whether your battling autumn rains, frequent and prolonged spring showers or even the increasingly milder, wetter winter rides.
The Women's Emergency Rain Jacket gives you a waterproof rating of 10,000 mm water column that resists light rain and showers extremely well. It's not designed for an all-day rain ride but it's just right for stowing in a jersey pocket for those emergency situations. The only real compromise compared to Castelli's top-of-the-line offerings is in breathability but that's not so key for a passing shower. The fit as with all Castelli garments is refined and tuned to be just right when on the bike. It's close to lessen flapping but it's still roomy enough to slip on over your Gabba, the slight amount of fabric stretch helping you to layer underneath. For your riding days when you're just not sure if you'll get hit by a heavy shower, this jacket is easily stowed in a pocket just in case. It's so light and easy to stow there's no reason not to take it with you.
Tested to its limit in the wind tunnel, the Velocity mesh in the back of the Castelli Women’s Free Tri Singlet significantly reduces drag and adds to the high levels of breathability keeping you cool during warm summer events. GIRO3 arm and back elastic ensures that everything stays perfectly in place, a hydrophobic treatments ensures you don’t take on any water during the swim section, and the underarm section is built for the best chafe-free experience possible.
The first thing to notice when pulling on the Prologo VI Jersey is the luxurious softness of the Punto fabric, it feels great against the skin, it's light and it's also highly breathable. Not only does it feel good it performs brilliantly too, with bioceramic nanoparticles added to the fused polymer, reflecting far infrared light to provide protection from the high summer sun but also acting to keep you warmer should the temperatures dip if your ride finishes as the sun sets. In terms of the fit, it sits between a full race fit and regular fit, tailored for a wide range of rider sizes but with a nod to aerodynamics so there's minimal excess fabric to slow you down. The drop tail design gives the jersey a great fit around the waist and allows the generous pockets to sit just right, supported by a fabric with limited vertical stretch. Lastly, wraparound side panels provide excellent airflow to the back, speeding sweat evaporation for even greater comfort when the sun is high in the sky. With a design that has evolved over six generations, the Prologo VI is a refined cycling jersey with a classic design and sumptuous comfort. You can, of course, continue to call it the 'Pro Logo', a new favourite for all your summer cycling.
Dry is good This is the piece Castelli pro riders requested for those in between conditions where the Flanders base layer is too warm but 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. The 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.
Dry is good This is the piece Castelli pro riders requested for those in between conditions where the Flanders base layer is too warm but 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. The 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.
Performance Perfected. That's the Perfetto Rain or Shine. The Perfetto ROS Light is their lightest windproof jersey but it's not just about keeping the wind out, the jersey is also exceptionally breathable and for this season gets a boost to rain protection too. Using Castelli exclusive GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ 203 Stretch lightweight fabric to the front and sleeves you'll find you have greater levels of protection in light rain and showers, letting you concentrate on powering the pedals should the clouds burst open. However, even in poor weather, cycling will soon build up heat and with it comes sweat too, a real mood killer if not dealt with quickly. To keep cold and clammy sweat from spoiling your ride the back of the jersey is made with Castelli's Nano Flex Light Woven fabric. It's a highly breathable material that allows vapour to escape before causing you discomfort. Nano Flex Light is also more water-repellent than its predecessor adding to the versatility of this brilliant Perfetto ROS Light. Details also count hugely towards on the bike comfort and here the YKK® Vislon® zipper is easy to use when you need extra ventilation, a Gabba style dropped tail, with a large reflective panel, keeps wheel spray off and boosts visibility as daylight fades to black and with two larger rear pockets, accessing essentials is easier than ever, even with gloves on. Improved in nearly every way, the Perfetto ROS Light jersey is lighter, more water repellent and gets improved breathability making it an essential for your spring and autumn training and racing.
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather. It's the very latest Nano Flex 3G fabric used that gives the Tutto Nano Bib shorts the versatility to perform in all types of weather and riding conditions. When the clouds burst and rain begins to fall then, and here comes the tech, the nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical DWR (Durable Water Repellant) finish prevents water from seeping in. Phew. It's that technology that maintains your comfort for longer. Reduced seams also enhance protection, with fewer areas for water to get in, and the thermal performance keeps cold out and warmth in too. Elsewhere, the mesh bib straps keep airflow to the body optimised, helping regulate temperature and prevent clamminess as you begin to push the pace. Superb Saddle Support 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 shorts are Castelli's answer to that perennial spring and autumn conundrum of what to wear for a day of riding. When a cycling day sees almost every season make an appearance, the Tutto Nano are the answer.
The Women's Perfetto Light ROS Jacket is their lightest windproof jersey but it's not just about keeping the wind out, the jersey is also exceptionally breathable and for this season gets a boost to rain protection too. Using Castelli exclusive GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ 203 Stretch lightweight fabric to the front and sleeves you'll find you have greater levels of protection in light rain and showers, letting you concentrate on powering the pedals should the clouds burst open. However, even in poor weather, cycling will soon build up heat and with it comes sweat too, a real mood killer if not dealt with quickly. To keep cold and clammy sweat from spoiling your ride the back of the jersey is made with Castelli's Nano Flex Light Woven fabric, a highly breathable material that allows vapour to escape before causing you discomfort. Nano Flex Light Woven is also more water-repellent than its predecessor adding to the versatility of this brilliant Women's Perfetto Light ROS Jacket. Details also count hugely towards on the bike comfort and here the YKK® Vislon® zipper is easy to use when you need extra ventilation, a Gabba style dropped tail, with a large reflective panel, keeps wheel spray off and boosts visibility as daylight fades to black and with two new larger rear pockets accessing essentials is easier than ever, even with gloves on. Improved in nearly every way, the Women's Perfetto Light ROS Jacket is lighter, more water repellent and gets improved breathability making it an essential for your spring and autumn training and racing.
After four generations of the Perfetto long sleeve, the Women's Perfetto ROS Long Sleeve Jacket gets the biggest performance upgrade yet, as denoted by the ROS in the title, Rain or Shine, delivering 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 the light and stretchy rear fabric enhances breathability, so you always feel at just the right temperature. However, should you get caught in rain or snow, the water repellent 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. Improvements can also be found to the pockets, now larger to accommodate gloved hands, also with a pump sleeve inside, a dropped tail for extra rear wheel spray coverage, easily accessible side zipped vents and a large reflective detail on the back for those shorter 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 through a winter of cycling, then the Women's Perfetto ROS Long Sleeve Jacket could be it. An investment in your comfort as you tap out those winter miles in anticipation of summer smiles.
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.