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Castelli or Gore ?????????

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  • December 19, 2013 at 8:42 am #20363
    Stumps

    There has been a couple of articles already about jackets – windproof and waterproof.

    What i need some advice on is whether to go for a Castelli or Gore jacket. I’m getting some money for Christmas and my birthday so i’m going to splash out on a new jacket and cant decide which one to go for. I’ll probably have about £160.00 to spend.

    I already have an Altura waterproof so do i stick with that for rainy days although its not very packable and just get a windproof one ?

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  • December 28, 2013 at 10:38 pm #766185
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    Stratman

    stumps wrote:Stratman

    stumps wrote:
    Stratman wrote:
    I’ve enjoyed my Gabba in the few weeks I’ve had it, with a merino baselayer it’s been warm enough down to around 0C.

    On fit I find a medium fine, but I’m c 5’10” and 10.5st

    I quite fancy an espresso due as well, but I can’t really justify it

    When it comes to cycling gear you can always justify it…… :)

    Stumps – I did in the end, I didn’t hold out for long

    December 27, 2013 at 4:38 pm #766183
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    VeloPeo

    Oh and Castelli Cafe have
    Oh and Castelli Cafe have them on sale for £120 SS / £148 LS
    http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/castelli-gabba-ws-mens-jersey

    December 27, 2013 at 1:26 pm #766181
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    VeloPeo

    bashthebox wrote:Anyone know

    bashthebox wrote:
    Anyone know how the Gabba sizes up in the arms? Last time I tried one on, the shop only had a short sleeved medium, and a long sleeved large. The arms in the large long sleeve were about right, but the body in the medium was much better – nice and tight. I’m a 70kg 6’1″ lanky person.

    Personally I’ve gone with the short sleeved version and Nanoflex am warmers. Bit more versatile

    December 27, 2013 at 1:26 pm #766179
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    VeloPeo

    bashthebox wrote:Anyone know

    bashthebox wrote:
    Anyone know how the Gabba sizes up in the arms? Last time I tried one on, the shop only had a short sleeved medium, and a long sleeved large. The arms in the large long sleeve were about right, but the body in the medium was much better – nice and tight. I’m a 70kg 6’1″ lanky person.

    Personally I’ve gone with the short sleeved version and Nanoflex am warmers. Bit more versatile

    December 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm #766177
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    bashthebox

    Bloody Gabba must be so
    Bloody Gabba must be so popular – no one has it in any sales 🙁

    December 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm #766175
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    nadsta

    Stumps, I’ve been using a
    Stumps, I’ve been using a Gore Xenon SO since ’11 and have just bought a Castelli Gabba (LS) which I’ve used for about 10 training rides and commuting since the start of November. Just using Gabba with LS polyester Helly Henson base layer. The 2 jackets are made of the same windstopper material (I think) and are about the same price.

    Some comparative observations-

    Gabba-Slightly racier fit. Lighter. May just fit in a jersey pocket. Very bright in yellow. Above standard build quality. Can be cold to start with (unlined) then too hot despite vents under arms. Chilly round neck. Pro look if you get a black one!

    Xenon-Very slightly looser fit on arms, still quite racy through body. Exceptional warmth with strategically placed micro fleece backing, and venting under arms and also at end of sleeves (unlike Gabba), making it more stable temperature wise. You’re warmer when you start then don’t overheat. Better detailing-insulated neck, zip garage, zippered rear pocket. Neck edge has just started to delaminate but v minor and not a problem in use.

    I expect both jackets to be equally waterproof BUT my friends Gabba has lost its original repellency in 6 months. My Gore has had 2 winters constant use commuting and training everyday and I have never applied DWR yet its as water repellent as ever.

    If I could only have one jacket the Gore would win easily, it’s a miracle jacket and relatively my most usable piece of kit-quality up there or surpassing my Rapha Pro Team jacket/bib shorts & Assos bib shorts .

    Hope this helps.

    December 24, 2013 at 12:41 pm #766173
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    Stumps

    Stratman wrote:I’ve enjoyed

    Stratman wrote:
    I’ve enjoyed my Gabba in the few weeks I’ve had it, with a merino baselayer it’s been warm enough down to around 0C.

    On fit I find a medium fine, but I’m c 5’10” and 10.5st

    I quite fancy an espresso due as well, but I can’t really justify it

    When it comes to cycling gear you can always justify it…… 🙂

    December 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm #766171
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    Stratman

    I’ve enjoyed my Gabba in the
    I’ve enjoyed my Gabba in the few weeks I’ve had it, with a merino baselayer it’s been warm enough down to around 0C.

    On fit I find a medium fine, but I’m c 5’10” and 10.5st

    I quite fancy an espresso due as well, but I can’t really justify it

    December 23, 2013 at 8:18 pm #766169
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    MattT53

    I’m about the same height
    I’m about the same height (slightly heavier) and the arms on a medium ls gabba are fine for me.

    December 23, 2013 at 7:06 pm #766167
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    bashthebox

    Anyone know how the Gabba
    Anyone know how the Gabba sizes up in the arms? Last time I tried one on, the shop only had a short sleeved medium, and a long sleeved large. The arms in the large long sleeve were about right, but the body in the medium was much better – nice and tight. I’m a 70kg 6’1″ lanky person.

    December 23, 2013 at 9:27 am #766165
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    Stumps

    Thanks everyone for the
    Thanks everyone for the advice. After a great deal of thinking i’m going to go for the Castelli Gabba long sleeved and hope i can get it in one of the sales a bit cheaper.

    December 22, 2013 at 5:17 pm #766163
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    Clearboy

    I think you won’t go far
    I think you won’t go far wrong with Castelli. I have worn Assos, Rapha, Gore, Sportful, Santini and Endura. Castelli’s tailoring is fantastic for riding/race position whilst I would say Gore is a bit flappy in the wind but great for standing about in.

    Assos is OK but I have always had a problem with the seams, cut and price point – Swiss badged – Bulgarian made!

    Endura is OK although not the best quality materials. Santini is like an italian version of Endura!

    Castelli actually use Goretex in part of their construction for windproof jackets.
    And their Nanoflex technology is great!

    Be wary of Castellis sizing and go one up from what you normally size to e.g.: Large > Extra Large

    Wait for the Jan sales and you will get a great bargain and maximise your budget!

    December 21, 2013 at 12:06 am #766161
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    glynr36

    Castelli, can’t beat the
    Castelli, can’t beat the Gabba kit!

    December 20, 2013 at 4:04 pm #766159
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    William Black

    mrmo wrote:Castelli,

    mrmo wrote:
    Castelli, china….. mine says made in Croatia.

    Never said it was real 😉

    December 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm #766157
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    monty dog

    Much of the Castelli stuff is
    Much of the Castelli stuff is made from Gore fabrics, so it’s really down to the design and style of the jacket. Sportful own the Castelli brand.
    Chinese Castelli? Well if it goes with the knock-off Cervelo, fake Oakleys and bargain Chanel No.5 you bought for the missus down the pub….

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