The following is to help answer common questions we receive about the differences between various jerseys, bibshorts, speed suits, and accessories offered by Castelli. Click a blue link to go to that section of the page.
But before we get to to that, the fit kits are highly organized this year. Each of the 103 garments has a number. The garments on the left are men’s sizes in order of S, M, L, XL, etc. The garments on the right are the women’s sizes in order of S, M, L, XL, etc. The garments numbered from 51 to 77 are unisex. When you try something on, you must wear an undergarment and you must put the hangar back in numerical order. Why? To be courteous to your fellow members. There is a box at the bottom for gloves, head thingys, caps, and arm, knee and leg warmers. Please put these back in the same bag and then put them back in the box.
Jerseys
Aero Race Jersey: Aero Race and Climber’s jersey’s are based on the same cut and aero fit, simply offering different fabrics for increased aerodynamics or breathability, respectively.
Fabrics and seam positioning based on engineering studies through computer simulations
Developed to achieve maximum aerodynamic efficiency at speeds between 18 and 34 mph
Aerodynamic construction of the shoulders
Velocity Rev2 fabric in the front and sleeves
Back in 3D mesh mesh fabric
Long sleeves to the elbow with a raw cut
YKK® Vislon® zip
Internal elastic at the waist keeps pockets positioned close to the body
Climbers 3.0 Jersey: Aero Race and Climber’s are based on the same cut and aero fit, simply offering different fabrics for increased aerodynamics or breathability, respectively.
Lightweight aero jersey
StradaPro 3D fabric on back provides support to pockets and UPF 16 protection.
Velocity Rev 2 fabric on sleeves and shoulders with close-to body fit and raw-cut endings75 g / m² Flow 3D fabric on front keeps the jersey light and dry.
Full-length lightweight front zipper.
3 rear pockets.
Pattern from Aero Race 6.0 Jersey makes it aero
Podio Jersey: Performance fit (slightly relaxed but still fitted)
Prosecco Strada fabric for breathability and comfort
Mesh side panels
Asymmetrical collar protects neck from zipper
Full-length covered zipper
Scorpion zipper pull
Inset sleeves for perfect anatomic fit
Longer sleeve length
Elastic at waist to keep the jersey in place
Reflective tabs
3 rear pockets
Dropped hem pockets for better fit around waist
Team Long Sleeve Jersey
Warmer fabric on body, with lighter fabric on sleeves for greater versatility
New set-in sleeve construction
Reflective tabs
Full-length covered zipper
3 rear pockets
Bibshorts
Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort
Vortex fabric in the legs for greater aerodynamic performance
Fabric Strength in the part in contact with the saddle with 38% Lycra® for a perfect fit
Mesh bibstraps with minimalist construction to keep the body cool
Giro4 leg bottom for better adherence to the leg distributed over a larger surface
Double V construction in the front for greater support and comfort
Flat seams
Progetto X2 Air Seamless Pad
Team Bibshort
Textured fabric on legs for better aerodynamics
Mesh straps for comfort and breathability
Giro Air mesh-like leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over a larger area
Flat-lock stitching available in white or black
Available in Kiss Air Seat Pad
Speed Suits
SanRemo 4.0 Speed Suit
The fabrics, the positioning of the cuts and the seams are based on engineering studies through computer simulations
Developed to achieve maximum aerodynamic efficiency at speeds between 18 and 34 mph
Aerodynamic construction of the shoulders
Velocity Rev2 fabric in the front and sleeves
Back in 3D mesh mesh fabric
Long sleeves to the elbow with a raw cut
YKK® Vislon® zip
2 pockets with floating construction in the final part for greater capacity
Vortex fabric in the legs for greater aerodynamic performance
Fabric Strength in the part in contact with the saddle with 38% Lycra® for a perfect fit
Giro4 leg bottom for better adherence to the leg distributed over a larger surface
Double V construction in the front for greater support and comfort
Progetto X2 Air Seamless Pad
Body Paint 3.0 Speed Suit
Probably the fastest suit on the the WorldTour, now available to non-WorldTour riders
Boundary Layer engineering to reduce drag over every portion of the suit
Race number flap
Progetto X2 Air seat pad for even greater comfort
Mesh leg has a clear, silicone gripper
Race fit: Note that this suit fits very snugly
Full length hidden zipper
Thumb loops keep sleeves in place
No back pockets
Accessories
Team UPF+ Light Arm Sleeves: a light weight sun protection sleeve with no thermal attributes
Solare fabric keeps the chill off without causing overheating
UPF 50+ protection
Polyester based for excellent moisture management
Double-side silicone elastic at top for excellent grip
Thermoflex Arm Warmers: a lightly brushed fleece lined interior of the pieces with thermal attributes
Anatomic cut for a close fit that doesn’t constrict
Double sided gel grippers with soft stretch to hold warmer in place
Black Flatlock stitching