[JaredP91]

I’ve been looking at the Castelli Gabba 3 RoS Jersey, which I appreciate is the gold standard for changeable weather clothing. However, I simply can’t justify/afford the £150 price tag. Are there any cheaper alternatives that do a similar job?

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[don simon fbpe]

It’s a Perfetto light, grey

It’s a Perfetto light, grey and black, size L and I guess £50 plus p&p. Never been worn and still with tags attatched.

[kinderje]

Sorry for jumping in the
Sorry for jumping in the conversation but what size have you got and what would you want for it. Cheers.

[Spangly Shiny]

Will do.

Will do.

[don simon fbpe]

I’ve just bought a Mistral as

I’ve just bought a Mistral as the Castelli waterproof (not Gabba) was pretty pathetic. The Mistral is an out and out hardshell waterproof and not an alternative to the Gabba which is a softshell.

That Gabba Mk1 will be the one to get for length. I think, much like the Galibier which comes up short, the latest Gabbas have become shorter over time. My Mk1 will be going in the reserves drawer after 6 odd years and being torn up after the accident. They’re well worth the money.

Just for reference, I bought the Galibier after reading a Road.cc article, as I tend to do for most kit that I buy.

[Secret_squirrel]

Another happy Mistral owner

Another happy Mistral owner here, with Mistral bib tights as well.  Used them both on Friday as it was brass monkeys.   £150 buys you the full set. Less if you check their eBay returns site.

The only observations (not complaints) I would make is the jersey is cut bib-short high at the front non-bib wearers might get a little draughty.  Also the rear pockets are quite high, but v deep as a result.

I cycled most of last winter in cold and rain with just the mistrals and a long sleeve merino base.  Toasty and Dry.

So all in all – in your face Gabba!

[TheBillder]

JaredP91 wrote:

JaredP91 wrote:

I actually own a Mistral jacket, fantastic bit of kit.

FTFY.

Wearing mine in the morning, forecast says 3 degrees at 0800 but 10 by noon. Should be comfortable throughout with just a base layer.

[JaredP91]

I actually own a Mistral
I actually own a Mistral jacket, fantastic bit of kit at the price.

[JaredP91]

I’d definitely be interested
I’d definitely be interested in that. If you can hold it until Monday (my pay day), I’ll happily take off your hands. I’ve just got a pair of Sportful No Rain arm warmers, so they will make the ideal pairing.

[Spangly Shiny]

 Jared, I have a Mk 1 Gabba

 Jared, I have a Mk 1 Gabba for sale in size XL (40-42″) used only a handful of times. I discovered that if it’s cold enough for a Gabba I want to go long sleeved.
£40 posted.

Sorry, I can’t figure out how to rotate the image.

[Nick T]

Gabba is the short sleeve,

Gabba is the short sleeve, Perfetto the long sleeve

[mostly]

Everywhere seems full price

Everywhere seems full price at the moment, have a look at galibier and their mistral jacket, for the money it’s excellent.

[don simon fbpe]

It’ll be too small for you

It’ll be too small for you too.

[JaredP91]

It’s all very confusing with
It’s all very confusing with the new name. By Castelli sizing, I’m probably a large/XL (40 inch, 34 inch waist).

[don simon fbpe]

I thought that I had read

I thought that I had read that the Perfetto is the new renamed and cheaper version of the Gabba.

I’ve got a Perfetto here that’s brand new and too small for me. what size are you?

I picked up my latest Gabba from one of the discount bike gear websites, worth looking around

I also would avoid Capo, unless they’ve improved their zips and pockets.

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