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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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