Challenge SuperLite Corsa Latex Road Inner TubeLatex inner tubes: Used in all high end tubular thanks to their low rolling resistance. Thinner and more flexible than butyl tubes.The use in open tubulars increases comfort and lowers rolling resistance. Latex is also more resistant to punctures. On the other hand it is a porous material therefore it requires daily inflation. Saving more than three watts per wheel over a butyl inner tube, this road bike tube gives you lighter and softer performance.Puncture protection is also greatly improved as latex extends and expands 7 to 8 times its original size, whereas butyl only about 1.5x meaning that latex is much, much more flexible and not immediately prone to punctures. Unlike the stiffer butyl, latex will first expand and wrap itself all around a protruding object and often isn't successful puncturing through even after working itself all the way in the tyre.The best performance and comfort combination is the latex inner tube with a handmade clincher, although the latex tube can also improve the ride of any other type of clincher.Replacing the standard butyl inner tubes (even superlight ones) with the Challenge seamless latex inner tube is by far the most affordable way of improving the performance and overall feel of your bike.Features: Use: Handmade Clincher Tyres Valve: Presta Removable Core Valve length: 48mm Size: 700 Tyre Width: 19mm-28mm Weight: 60gBuy Challenge Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Perfect for both training and racing, this tyre is built to handle all the challenges that are associated with riding on rough roads. This makes it a perfect choice of upgrade for riders who want excellent comfort and control. Technologies: Challenge Handmade Clinchers (HCL): Our Handmade Clinchers are made from the same materials and processes as our handmade tubulars but instead of sewing an inner tube inside the casing is wrapped around an aramid bead to form a tire that fits on a clincher rim. The HCL is moulded flat, not in a horseshoe like a TLR or VCL. This shape allows the casing to naturally deform over surface imperfections and minimize rolling resistance. A tubeless tire is moulded in a U-shape to make the sidewalls rigid, so the system does not “burp” or lose air when it deforms after it encounters a surface imperfection. The tubeless tire’s stiff sidewall compromises its ability to equal a supple HCL with a latex inner tube.
The Challenge Elite XP is the ultimate winter training tyre, perfect for riders who want high performance without running a fragile race-day only tyre in winter thanks to it's PPS Ganzo protection.Incredibly fast rolling herringbone tread also offers excellent cornering control260TPI SuperPoly casing with CorazzArmor gives an incredibly smooth and supple rideHandmade folding bead casing with PPS Ganzo puncture protectionSmartPlus rubber compound for excellent grip and durabilityNot tubeless compatibleThe Elite XP is built for speed while still being durable and grippy. The herringbone tread helps it roll incredibly well while still offering excellent control under braking and while cornering, even in the wet. Equally at home during the winter, the Elite is not just for dry days; it's happy enough in the wet as well.Built around Challenge's legendary 260TPI SuperPoly casing, the Criterium offers an unbelievably smooth ride, meaning even on longer stage races, you won't feel beaten up and it can even help transform otherwise stiff riding bikes into something far more comfortable and compliant. If you want the ultimate winter training tyre, the Challenge Elite is the perfect choice!
The Challenge Elite Pro is the ultimate winter training and economical racing tyre, perfect for riders who want high performance without the cost or don't want to trash their race-day only rubber on winter training rides.Incredibly fast rolling herringbone tread also offers excellent cornering control260TPI SuperPoly casing gives an incredibly smooth and supple rideHandmade folding bead casing with PPS puncture protectionSmart rubber compound for excellent grip and durabilityNot tubeless compatibleThe Elite Pro is built for speed while still being durable and grippy. The herringbone tread helps it roll incredibly well while still offering excellent control under braking and while cornering, even in the wet. Equally at home during the winter, the Elite is not just for dry days; it's happy enough in the wet as well.Built around Challenge's legendary 260TPI SuperPoly casing, the Criterium offers an unbelievably smooth ride, meaning even on longer stage races, you won't feel beaten up and it can even help transform otherwise stiff riding bikes into something far more comfortable and compliant. If you want the ultimate winter training tyre or a tyre for race-day that doesn't break the bank, the Challenge Elite is the perfect choice!
The Challenge Elite Pro is the ultimate winter training and economical racing tyre, perfect for riders who want high performance without the cost or don't want to trash their race-day only rubber on winter training rides.Incredibly fast rolling herringbone tread also offers excellent cornering control260TPI SuperPoly casing gives an incredibly smooth and supple rideHandmade folding bead casing with PPS puncture protectionSmart rubber compound for excellent grip and durabilityNot tubeless compatibleThe Elite Pro is built for speed while still being durable and grippy. The herringbone tread helps it roll incredibly well while still offering excellent control under braking and while cornering, even in the wet. Equally at home during the winter, the Elite is not just for dry days; it's happy enough in the wet as well.Built around Challenge's legendary 260TPI SuperPoly casing, the Criterium offers an unbelievably smooth ride, meaning even on longer stage races, you won't feel beaten up and it can even help transform otherwise stiff riding bikes into something far more comfortable and compliant. If you want the ultimate winter training tyre or a tyre for race-day that doesn't break the bank, the Challenge Elite is the perfect choice!
The Challenge Elite XP is the ultimate winter training tyre, perfect for riders who want high performance without running a fragile race-day only tyre in winter thanks to it's PPS Ganzo protection.Incredibly fast rolling herringbone tread also offers excellent cornering control260TPI SuperPoly casing with CorazzArmor gives an incredibly smooth and supple rideHandmade folding bead casing with PPS Ganzo puncture protectionSmartPlus rubber compound for excellent grip and durabilityNot tubeless compatibleThe Elite XP is built for speed while still being durable and grippy. The herringbone tread helps it roll incredibly well while still offering excellent control under braking and while cornering, even in the wet. Equally at home during the winter, the Elite is not just for dry days; it's happy enough in the wet as well.Built around Challenge's legendary 260TPI SuperPoly casing, the Criterium offers an unbelievably smooth ride, meaning even on longer stage races, you won't feel beaten up and it can even help transform otherwise stiff riding bikes into something far more comfortable and compliant. If you want the ultimate winter training tyre, the Challenge Elite is the perfect choice!
Produced by combining our latest, tested, ultimate technologies to create a more robust, longer-lasting road tyre while maintaining the speed, comfort and control you know from our handmade construction. Excellent cut and puncture-resistant qualities with both the GANZO PPS under the tread and the CORAZZA Armour for improved sidewall protection.
The Castelli Endurance Elite Jersey, made from dyed fabric that gives a rich, full colour, earns its endurance tag by offering comfort, sun protection, aerodynamic excellence and versatility, all in one multi-faceted garment.It is constructed from a mixture of 4 different fabrics that are stretchy enough to be form-fitting yet flexible and work together to keep you dry and fresh. Raw cut sleeve endings and a protective flap behind the YKK® Vislon® zipper further promote your comfort. The multifilament fabric at the back will block 94% of the sun’s rays as you lean over the handlebars, while the sleeves and shoulders feature the same speedy, highly aerodynamic fabrics used in Castelli’s pro-level race jerseys. Add in an exceptionally quick-drying front and the Endurance Pro Jersey has something to offer cyclists at any temperature. Finally, 3 easy-to-access drop pockets and a zippered pocket for storing keys or valuables make this jersey suitable for short training runs and weekend epics alike. It’s an all-rounder to pull on when you don’t know what challenges or conditions you’ll meet on your ride!Key Features:Fast- drying velocity dimpled fabric at front and shoulders,Fabric at back blocks 94% of UV rays,Air Mesh Sleeves with raw cut sleeve ends,Nervato fabric at armholes for improved aerodynamics,3 drop pockets and 1 zippered pocket,YKK® Vislon® zipper with neck protector,Weight: 153g (M).
Castelli Women's Transition JacketThe Women's Transition Jacket is Castelli's lightest windproof cycling jacket, providing just the right amount of warmth and wind protection for cooler days of autumn, winter and spring. When you're riding hard through autumn and spring and enjoying a milder winter day on the bike, the Women's Transition Jacket comes into its own. Windproof GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ X-Mid front and sleeves stop cold breezes from stealing away body heat, while the luxuriously soft Warmer fabric to the back, with its fleecy inner face, provides both insulation and a high degree of breathability. This combination of both keeps you perfectly warm, comfortable and sweat-free, whether you're going fast and furious or slow and steady. Should you find yourself overheating then the full-length front zip makes it easy to boost airflow and 3 rear pockets keep all your essentials easily to hand.It might be a swift autumnal ride, an intense spring threshold training session or a steady early winter pedal, whatever the occasion the Women's Transition Jacket strikes the balance of wind protection and breathability for perfect pedalling comfort. Features:Materials: 100% PolyesterCastelli's lightest jacket for autumn or light winter and transitional season ridingGORE-TEX INFINIUM™ X-Mid front and sleeves for wind protection with exceptional breathabilityWarmer fleece fabric on back for additional breathabilityAsymmetrical YKK® Vislon® zipper3 rear pocketsSuggested Temperature Range: 8 to 16 Degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Women's Go Cycling JacketThanks to its windproof and water-resistant construction, the Castelli Women's Go Cycling Jacket is a versatile pick for when you're cycling in changeable weather conditions. The Go Cycling Jacket makes use of the same GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® three-layer stretch fabric as their iconic Alpha ROS 2 jacket. However, it forgoes the Alpha’s integrated insulating layer, allowing you to tailor your base layer weight and insulation levels, offering comfort across a wide variety of temperatures. With the INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® preventing cold winds from robbing body heat, you’ll soon feel, and hold onto, the warmth you generate through riding. It’s highly breathable too, so a sudden injection of pace or a stiff climb won’t result in you being soaked in sweat. Lastly, water-resistance also keeps off light rain and road spray.With weather protection taken care of, next comes the Castelli fit. The tailoring ensures a close, streamlined fit, but one with some space for layering and to be suitable for all shapes and sizes. A no-sew hem gives the jacket a smooth elegantly technical finish while hidden internal cuffs at the wrist boost comfort by eliminating drafts.Three rear pockets give plenty of space to load up for your longest of rides and a large reflective strip across the bottom ensures you’re visible when training finishes after dark.Similar in warmth to a Perfetto ROS Long Sleeve, the Go Cycling Jacket gets a slightly more relaxed fit and a more tailored look for those of you not in race mode. Stretchy, comfortable, breathable, windproof, water-resistant, elegant, and lightweight, this jacket has it all. Get out and Go.Features:Materials: 100% PolyesterFull soft-shell construction with GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER ® 150 keeps cold wind out while offering exceptional breathabilityExcellent stretch with a neutral fit for extra comfortInternal stretch wrist closure for perfect glove interfaceZippered chest pocketYKK® Vislon® zipper with rubberized zipper pullNo-sew waist construction for clean, technical look3 rear pocketsLarge reflective strip across pockets for low-light visibilityWeight: 291g (M)Suggested temperature range: 4 to 14 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Alpha ROS 2 JacketPart of their Rain or Shine range, the Castelli Alpha ROS 2 Jacket is an adaptable and protective cycling jacket suited to a wide range of weather conditions. Great in the cold and dry weather, protective in warmer and wetter weather, it lives up to the Rain or Shine moniker. This third generation of the Alpha ROS 2 Jacket is the best yet. Updates include improved fabrics to give a boost to performance in the wet as well as enhancing breathability while new double-layer cuffs work better with winter gloves. And it still retains the innovative double-layer construction that makes it so good in so many cycling conditions. Rain Out. Warmth in. Dressing for changeable weather is always tricky. Too warm. Not warm enough. Lots of layers. Rain jacket. It's all a bit much sometimes. However, the Alpha ROS 2 is best in class for your cold, dry days on the bike. And yet come rainy weather, you won't have to immediately reach for a hardshell rain jacket. This is all made possible by the high-performance Gore® INFINIUM™ Windstopper® 150 fabric and double-layer Alpha construction. Gore® INFINIUM™ Windstopper® 150 fabric is completely windproof, superbly breathable and fends off all but the heaviest of downpours. Meanwhile, the Alpha design keeps the outer weather-protective layer from the inner insulating layer. This allows you to keep your core protected while still ventilating the outer layers. The result is more control of body heat, better moisture evaporation and greater comfort across a wide range of conditions. Performance Fit and FeaturesStretch fabrics with advanced patterning make for an excellent close-to-body fit that still accommodates a wide range of body types. A raw-edge waist that lies flat and moves with you plus the Castelli silicone text gripper at your waist keeps the jacket from riding up. 3 rear pockets with reflective laser-cut drain holes plus an extra pocket with waterproof zip make for a very practical jacket with plenty of storage space.For those of you seeking the ultimate in versatile all-weather, multi-season cycling protection you really need not look any further. Think of this as taking all your winter kit options and distilling it into one incredible do-it-all garment. We think you'll find it's worth every penny.Features:Materials: 100% PolyesterGORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® 150 fabric for wind protection, high breathability and effective rain protectionReduced seaming with seam sealing on shouldersDouble-layer Alpha construction separates the insulating layer from wind/water barrierRaw-edge waist with silicone gripperDouble-layer cuff integrates with glovesBack ventilation3 rear pockets with reflective laser-cut drain holes + zippered secure side pocket for valuablesWater-resistant YKK® Vislon®Stretch fabrics with advanced patterning make for excellent close-to-body fitSuggested temperature range: -5 to 10 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Confine Competizione Cycling JerseyWith its lightweight and breathable construction, the Castelli Confine Competizione Cycling Jersey is a natural for all your warm-weather cycling escapades.Castelli Special EditionsOffering something just a little bit different from what you can find elsewhere, the Castelli Special Editions are a great way to bring some zing to your bike ride. The usual quality, fit and attention to detail are all there, combined with a mix of bright colours if you love to stand out or some more subtle designs for a timeless look. Classic Competizione PerformanceThe Confine Competizione Cycling Jersey is built upon the classic silhouette of the Competizione jersey. This offers you an ideal balance of both comfort and performance, while the special edition print gives you fresh style too.To the front and back of the body, Castelli uses their Strada micromesh ventilated stretch fabric. The stretch fabric not only offers a great fit, but it's also brilliant for moisture management. Summer heat and summer fitness might soon get you building up a sweat as you pick up the pace, but this jersey ensures moisture doesn't hang around to cause you discomfort.Continuing with the theme of excellent fit and warm-weather performance, Castelli uses their Tailwind dimpled stretch fabric on shoulders, side panels, and pockets. This offers a streamlined fit and gives a welcome boost to ventilation on hot days. And should you find you need more airflow, the easy-sliding YKK® Vislon® zipper makes it simple to regulate.A silicone waist gripper keeps the fit snug over your shorts while 3 rear pockets keep summer cycling essentials within easy reach.Features:Materials: 95% Polyester, 5% ElastaneStrada micromesh ventilated stretch fabric on the front and back for great fit and moisture managementTailwind dimpled stretch fabric on shoulders, side panels, and pocket for a perfect fitFull-length YKK® Vislon® zipper is the easiest-sliding zipper availableSilicone gripper elastic at waist prevents jersey from riding upSuggested temperature range: 18 to 30 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.