Castelli Perfetto Light 2 Short Sleeve Jersey Review

I ve owned a castelli perfetto foul weather cycling jersey for over 2 and a half years.

Castelli perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey review.

The key to the castelli perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey is a variable construction that gears this model more towards spring riding. Like the gabba 2 the perfetto relies upon gore s windstopper x lite plus fabric for its technical qualities this time with a refinement of the surface treatment to improve water resistance without castelli says affecting breathability i hadn t used a gabba before now i do though own a sportful light wind jacket which is a riff on the same theme and the beading performance is. It s a lot like castelli s genre defining gabba but slightly dialled back. Castelli perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey.

Perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey the gabba jersey is an amazing bit of kit and is perfect for the spring classics so much so that the pros became spoiled after using it and they asked castelli if they could create a jersey similar to the gabba that would ideally be suited for slightly warmer conditions. The fit is exceptional leaving you feeling secure enclosed and streamlined which is one more reason you ll keep reaching for it. The perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey covers most of the conditions of the castelli gabba except wet racing and very cold yet it handles warmer temperatures better. Perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey.

It s designed for use in milder conditions by using a lighter version of gore. Confronting april showers with aplomb and offering you a lighter more breathable layer the perfetto light 2 short sleeve jersey is designed to provide less thermal protection making that warmer ride in. Watch this video to find out about when i wear it how it fits. Castelli perfetto light a lighter weight version of the iconic gabba is the castelli perfetto light as perfect as the name suggests.

A little less hardcore a little less warm and a bit more breathable. The castelli perfetto light 2 is an exceptionally good short sleeve jersey that offers windproofing and water resistance in a lightweight and newly updated package. The gabba jersey is an amazing bit of kit and is perfect for the spring classics so much so that the pros became spoiled after using it and they asked castelli if they could create a jersey similar to the gabba that would ideally be suited for slightly warmer conditions. Oliver bridgewood march 27 2017 1 36 pm.