Castelli Pro Issue Sleeveless Base LayerCastelli's 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.Features: 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 15°-25°C/59°-77°F Weight: 44g (Large)Buy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
A cold winter ride needs a great base layer, and they don’t come much warmer, or more comfortable, than the Castelli Flanders 2 Women's Warm Long Sleeve Base Layer. The high-loft, SottoZero Fleece, provides excellent insulation and draws sweat away from the skin, while extra ventilation mesh-zones around the armpits, keep you feeling fresh (so if you stop for a coffee or, freewheel a rapid descent, you won't feel cold and damp). It's stretchy for a perfect fit and, the flat-lock seams are not only smooth and comfortable against the skin, but the flat hem also works brilliantly with tights.
Pro cyclists ride and race in a wide range of conditions. And so do you. This is why the Pro Mesh 2.0 Short Sleeve Base Layer exists. Designed to work across a wide range of conditions, it keeps you comfortable via its ability to draw sweat off your skin extremely rapidly. Consequently, you’ll remain drier and your body temperature more balanced across all types of weather conditions and during rides of wildly varying intensities. Whether worn under a summer cycling jersey or as an extra wicking layer under a winter base layer, the low weight ensures it’s barely noticeable. However, Castelli still gives it a sublimated graphic so the colour pops when you unzip your jersey.
Thanks to the use of 3D closed mesh fabric, the Pro Mesh BL Short Sleeve Base Layer is quick to remove excess sweat from your skin, ensuring your body is kept dry and at a stable temperature. At the same time, this also means you don't get cold, clammy and uncomfortable from excess sweat build-up, even when the pace slows, or you pull over for a well-earned coffee. Even in cold conditions, it can be deployed below a winter-weight base layer to boost sweat-wicking to avoid the dreaded chill from too much moisture build-up. Pro by name and pro by nature, it's an essential addition to any dedicated cyclist's wardrobe.
Incredibly effective. But incredibly sweaty. Indoor training and racing are great for incredibly focused fitness gains. However, the heat can be a challenge, even with a good electric fan. The Insider Sleeveless Jersey is Castelli’s answer to those unique demands of your pain cave. The first thing to notice is the lack of weight. Incredibly light, at just 52 grams, it’s designed to feel as if it’s almost not there. Next, a 3D mesh construction allows maximum airflow to your body while also spreading sweat over a large surface area. Turn your fan up and you’ll feel the effects of the 3D mesh, speeding up the cooling effect of sweat evaporation. It’s quick to wick away excess sweat too. This will prevent you from feeling drenched as your efforts swing from high-intensity efforts and rest periods. With its HEIQ Fresh Tech silver-free odour control treatment, you can be sure even the toughest of training sessions won’t leave a nasty smell. There’s also a rear pocket, handy space to stash a gel or two or a music player.
Incredibly effective. But incredibly sweaty. Indoor training and indoor racing are great for incredibly focused fitness gains. However, the heat can be a challenge, even with a good electric fan. The Insider Sleeveless Jersey is Castelli’s answer to those unique demands of your pain cave. The first thing to notice is the lack of weight. Incredibly light, at just 43 grams, it’s designed to feel as if it’s almost not there. Next, a 3D mesh construction allows maximum airflow to your body while also spreading sweat over a large surface area. Turn your fan up and you’ll feel the effects of the 3D mesh, speeding up the cooling effect of sweat evaporation. It’s quick to wick away excess sweat too. This will prevent you from feeling drenched as your efforts swing from high-intensity efforts and rest periods. With its HEIQ Fresh Tech silver-free odour control treatment, you can be sure even the toughest of training sessions won’t leave a nasty smell. There’s also a rear pocket, handy space to stash a gel or two or a music player.
The Passista Long Sleeve Jersey is made for cooler days of cycling, where you don’t need a heavier-weight winter jacket but it’s still too cool for a short sleeve jersey and arm-warmers. In order to keep in body heat, Castelli have used their cosy Warmer fabric on the body and sleeves. The fleece inner traps warmth brilliantly but it still lets some airflow though to prevent you from overheating. Meanwhile, the sides use Warmer X-Stretch. This ensures your jersey has a nice snug fit for efficient pedalling, while still offering flexibility. Practical features also make this jacket a winner. The easy-sliding YKK® Vislon® zipper makes it easy to control ventilation and thus regulate your temperature. Gripper elastic at the waist keeps the fit secure and the 3 rear pockets are there for all your cycling essentials.
The key to the cool-weather performance of the Pro Thermal Mid Short Sleeve Jersey is in its use of mid-weight Warmer X-Stretch brushed fabric. It’s still got a fleece inner face for warmth, but Castelli have lightened it up a bit to make sure you don’t overheat when injecting some pace. It’s a brilliant jersey for spring and autumn and its performance can be extended across a wide range of conditions with a vest and arm warmers. Thanks to its excellent breathability, the Pro Thermal also allows sweat to escape easily. And with more stretch, thanks to extra elastane, and a race fit, it allows for a speed-focused streamlined fit while not feeling too tight. As a pro-performance garment, Castelli have kept details functional and focused. The YKK® Vislon® zipper slides easily, letting you boost airflow as and when needed. The drop-pocket construction allows you to load up and yet the jersey remains in a secure and stable position. There’s also a reflective stripe on the centre pocket, enhancing visibility after dark.
Whether worn on its own or combined with a gilet, the Women's Volare Long Sleeve Jersey provides protection against cooler temperatures. Made from Castelli’s cosiest Warmer fabric, it does a brilliant job of locking in the heat you generate when cycling. However, with quick-wicking performance, a stiff headwind or steep climb shouldn’t leave you drenched in sweat either. Beyond the eye-catching print, the attention to detail is, as you’d expect of a Castelli garment, excellent. The YKK® Vislon® zipper is easy to open and close, with a protective tab at the top for comfort. The pockets to the back are perfectly positioned for access thanks to the dropped design and a silicone elastic gripper keeps your jersey snugly in place.
A thermal jersey such as the Women's Sinergia Long Sleeve Jersey is great in autumn and spring, with extra warmth easily added with a vest and great as a mid-layer insulator under a jacket in extreme cold. For this reason, Castelli ensures it's not too bulky or complicated, the Warmer fabric trapping enough warmth but still letting your body breathe. It also has all the essential features you'd expect, such as a refined fit, perfect pockets for a long ride, and a lightweight easy-sliding YKK® Vislon® zipper. When you do wear it on its own, the small inserts in the chest and above the pockets give it an extra visual touch, and they happen to be reflective should you extend your ride to evening.
The classic thermal jersey, the Puro 3 is a fuss-free and no-nonsense design that works just how you want it to work. The Warmer fabric insulates and traps body heat so will take off a chill on a cold autumn day, but at the same time with a degree of air-permeability and excellent breathability, you'll find you don't overheat even as conditions warm up. For darker mornings and evenings, the added reflective panels ensure you'll be visible to other road users, while a high-quality YKK® Vislon® zipper gives you easy control of extra ventilation. Otherwise, it’s a no-nonsense functional garment aimed at comfort and warmth while making you look good on the bike.
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.