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T H E F U T U R E O F C Y C L I N G C L O T H I N G—
We’ve had a close-up view of the emergence of the next
generation of Team INEOS stars like Egan Bernal, Pavel
Sivakov, and Tao Geoghegan Hart. These guys draw on the
massive Team INEOS experience while bringing the passion,
discovery, and curiosity of youth. That’s what you’ll find in the
Castelli Winter’19 and Summer’20 Collections.
The next generation of performance-enhancing cycling
clothing for men and women like the new GABBA and
PERFETTO RoS family, lightweight SUPERLEGGERA JERSEY
and BIBSHORTS. The protective FREE PROTEKT, which protects
the hips in situations where there’s a higher likelihood of
coming off, like in the chaotic opening stages of a grand tour.
These are products that come from the combined know-how
of Castelli and Team INEOS.
BUT IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT PRO RACING.
0 1 .D O N ’ T L I M I T I T T O G R A V E L R O A D S—
We’ve been riding on gravel since
before it was a thing. Maybe that’s why
we don’t really like the word “gravel.”
It’s not a separate sport, and we think
that in a few years we’ll go back to just
calling it cycling. You’re still riding fast
and challenging yourself as well as your
friends. It’s just that now your tires are
more durable, bigger, and that opens up
new trails and unpaved roads.
UNLIMITED is the name we’ve given to
our new all-surface gear with Castelli
performance technology, extra durability
against things like branches that pull
yarns in the jersey, and stronger fabrics
in the shorts in case you slide out in
loose gravel.
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We’re not crazy about the word “gravel.” We love riding on it, but we don’t like the
way the cycling industry acts like it’s a new sport. We prefer to just call it cycling
because we’re still riding bikes, we’re still working up a sweat, we’re still having fun
and we’re still beating up on our friends.
Castelli’s approach to all-surface riding is called Unlimited. Our riding now is a
mixture of paved and unpaved surfaces, but we’re riding just as hard and demanding
just as much from our clothing.
The Unlimited Jersey uses everything we know
about moisture management, fit, shape, and
the convenience of zippers that open easily and
pockets that are the right shape and in the right
place. But on this jersey we took the extra step
of using fabrics that better resist snags from tree
branches or vines that you’ll find on your favorite
trail. The main body fabric is a polyester knit with
good stretch and moisture management but better
durability than the typical fragile fabric that’s OK
on the road. Then on the sleeves, shoulders and
back panel we use a stretch woven fabric that is
extremely resistant, since this is the area that most
often gets snagged.
0 2 .T H E U N L I M I T E DT O U R D E F R A N C EG R A V E L S H O R T—
Enhanced road rash protection without adding bulk or
uncomfortable padding. Every cyclist knows that the hip is
the most exposed part of the body. We made this short to be
more durable and significantly reduce abrasions if you slide
out, whether it’s on loose gravel or in the last corner when
you’re going for the win at your local crit race. The protection
adds minimum weight, you don’t really feel it except in very
hot weather, and it’s limited to the hip panel.
This short was initially made specifically in response to a
request from Chris Froome to help protect him through the
first dangerous stages of the Tour de France. He wanted
something to reduce road rash in case of a crash on those
stages when everyone wants to be at the front and crashes
are frequent.
S T R O N G O U T E R F A B R I C
This sturdy fabric increases the chances that you can just
brush yourself off and not have to throw away an expensive
pair of shorts.
D Y N E E M A ® R E I N F O R C E M E N T
The inner layer of fabric features a Dyneema® ripstop
construction to help prevent the fabric from tearing in
more serious falls. It’s the same fiber used in climbing
ropes and bulletproof vests.
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A major cause of the burns on your hip is the shear force
when the head of the femur hits the ground and that force is
absorbed by your body. We use two layers of fabric (a variation
on the old track rider trick of wearing two pairs of shorts),
which lets the shear force slide between the fabric layers.
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We went back to the old trick, familiar to track
riders, of wearing two pairs of shorts, knowing
that Lycra® sliding on Lycra® is the best way to
prevent or reduce road rash
on your hip. In this case we’ve used our Vortex
fabric from the Free Bibshort on the outside,
which we know is already extremely durable
when sliding across the pavement. Then we
added an internal layer of a stretch woven
fabric reinforced with a ripstop grid made from
Dyneema®, the same miracle yarn used in rock
climbing ropes, reinforcement in sails for the
America’s Cup, and in bulletproof vests. This will
help prevent the inner layer from ripping in many
situations.
We put this dual-layer construction over the side
panel, which gives generous coverage for the
hip and thigh in the event of a crash.
While originally created to help Tour de France
riders survive the first few stages of the race
better, this short may come in handy when you’re
riding on loose gravel or in your local criterium,
or even if you just happen to fall off frequently.
Beyond the protective aspect of this short,
we’ve constructed it using the components and
construction from our Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort,
our top race bibshort that also gives remarkable
comfort.
0 3 .L I G H T E R ,
C O O L E R A N D S T R A I G H T O U T
O F T H E F U T U R E—
We’ve been pushing the development of lightweight
jerseys since 2007 when introducing the extremely
lightweight Superleggera jersey and later the
Inferno bibshort in 2011.
Our new Superleggera group of products brings
innovation in fabric construction to make lighter,
cooler but more comfortable jerseys and shorts for
your next hot weather mountain adventure.
The 2020 SUPERLEGGERA JERSEY brings new
construction engineering together in one of the most
refined jerseys we’ve ever made. The goal with this
jersey was to make it as light as possible (109g in
size large) for hot or big climbing days, but it’s also
the jersey you’ll pull out when you just want to look
good. The goal with this jersey was to make it as
light as possible without sacrificing transparency,
sun protection and convenient features like a
zippered key pocket.
We’ve brought in a new fabric that we call Oltre,
which roughly translates to “beyond,” and it really
goes beyond what you normally find in a jersey,
with the horizontal stripes giving great breathability
and stretch while providing good support for the
pockets. It’s designed with a fit that is close to body
but slightly more relaxed than our race jerseys.
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The SUPERLEGGERA BIBSHORT features a brand-new engineered
woven fabric that shaves 30% in weight for the same level of support
and non-transparency. While the short saves a mere 48 grams while
dry, this means it also absorbs around 30% less moisture when you’re
sweating. So when you’re sweating your way up the Alpe d’Huez
you’re actually saving closer to 150 grams.
We examined what a lightweight short really needs to do: it needs
to hold the seat pad securely in place while otherwise adding as
little weight or fabric as absolutely necessary (without being
transparent, obviously), and it needs to last a season of hard use.
So we engineered a brand-new fabric using a woven rather than a
knit for the same level of support and non-transparency. Then we
worked with the world’s leading mill to construct a gradient fabric
that becomes increasingly lighter the farther down the leg it extends,
with the last part weighing a mere 90 g/m² compared to normal short
fabric, which weighs around 220 g/m².
This fabric, while being insanely light, maintains a decent durability
along with excellent abrasion resistance, at least against the saddle.
This short doesn’t compromise on comfort. We use our top Progetto
X² Air Seamless seat pad, the spectacular striped mesh bibs from
the Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort and a flat stretch woven leg gripper to
keep everything in place.
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0 4 .R E I N V E N T I N G T H E
G A B B A A N D P E R F E T T O
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The Perfetto and Gabba RoS products are now more waterproof, more
breathable and better fitting than ever, so you can laugh in the face of foul
weather.
After four generations of the Gabba and Perfetto, the foul-weather gets
the biggest performance upgrade yet, “RoS” in the name signifies Rain
or Shine. The emphasis is on dry-weather comfort, which is where these
products really excel, but you also get near-waterproof protection if you do
get caught in the rain.
Working with W.L. GORE, we developed two new and exclusive-to-Castelli
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabrics: a lightly brushed waterproof fabric (205
Warm) on the front panel keeps in warmth while doing a brilliant job
of keeping out the cold winds, while a lighter and stretchier fabric (203
Stretch) on the back enhances breathability so you avoid heat buildup and
always feel at just the right temperature. However, should you get caught
in the rain or a light snow shower, it’s then that the water repellency of the
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabrics really comes into its own.
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B O D Y M A P P I N G I N S U L A T I O N—
Forward facing panels have a light brushed backer fabric for extra warmth. Rear facing panels are lighter for extra breathability
The Perfetto RoS products are also the perfect weight
for layering. There’s no built-in insulation so you can use
a light base layer for milder conditions or add a heavier
thermal jersey underneath for more extreme cold.
The Perfetto RoS family features are all there: an
excellent fit, an easy-sliding YKK® zipper, a long tail to
protect from wheel spray, and a reflective panel on the
back to add a high degree of visibility for those shorter
winter days. Improvements can also be found to the two
rear pockets, which are now larger to accommodate
gloved hands—so no more fumbling for that energy bar
or gel.
The pockets also feature a pump sleeve inside. Taped
shoulder seams boost performance in the rain, while
easily accessible side zipped vents ensure optimum
moisture management (Perfetto RoS LS and Convertible
jackets). With discreet styling that belies their racing
pedigree, these are the products that belong in every
serious cyclist’s wardrobe.
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Team INESO riders asked for just 2 bigger
pockets to make it easier to access with
gloved hands. We added an inner sleeve
to securely hold your pump, Pit Stop, or
energy bar stash without diminishing
pocket volume.
E A S I E R P O C K E T A C C E S S—
S E L E C T I V E S E A M S E A L I N G—
GABBA ROS In 2010 Castelli introduced the Gabba jersey
to the pros and forever changed the way pros
dress for racing and training in the rain and
cold. Thanks to the jersey’s extraordinary
balance of breathability, weather protection
and aero fit, every other performance cyclist
soon saw the need for a Gabba in his or her
wardrobe.
The best just got better. This season
we’ve given the Gabba RoS jersey a major
performance upgrade, making it even better
in the rain while maintaining its outstanding
breathability.
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PERFETTO RoS LONG SLEEVE AND CONVERTIBLE JACKETSNow even better in both the dry and the wet, the Perfetto RoS
Long Sleeve Jackets gets a range of major improvements to
ensure winter cycling is more comfortable than ever before.
We went back to the design table to come
up with a better way to make a removable-
sleeve jacket and in the process created
a brilliantly versatile jacket. The zippers
sit just above the elbow and cover 3/4
of the circumference of the arm. With
the sleeves in place, you have Castelli’s
top-performing Perfetto RoS long-sleeve
jacket. Remove the sleeves and you have
a real Gabba to wear with your Nano Flex
arm warmers. The zippers are covered so
you don’t see them from the outside or
feel them from the inside.
PERFETTO RoS LIGHT AND VESTThe Perfetto Light Jersey is lighter than the Gabba
but so versatile in changeable riding conditions.
The Perfetto Light started its life as a request from
our pro riders who first asked for a somewhat lighter
and more breathable Gabba but warmer than the
Perfetto Vest. So with the Gabba as a starting point,
we made the back in the water-resistant Nano Light
fabric without the brushed fleece inside. This gives
the piece a lot of breathabilities and keeps you from
overheating inside. By using a lighter weight GORE-
TEX INFINIUM™ 203 Stretch fabric (a full 25%
lighter than the one used on the Gabba) on the front
the overall weight was further minimized.
The new Perfetto Light is closer to a Perfetto Vest
with sleeves, which makes it perfect for your spring
and fall training and racing in cool conditions.
The feedback from our internal test-crew is that this
piece doesn’t fully replace the Gabba or a Perfetto
Vest, but it’s another arrow in your wardrobe that is
ideally suited to cool temperatures, especially when
it’s a dry or slight risk of light rain.
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