Castelli Gabba 2

If your struggling to get the Gabba2 jacket, try the Lusso Aqua repel jacket which beat it in test, for £40 less.

http://www.lusso.bike/product/aqua-repel-jacket/

Thanks, Jack. Was looking at one of these and got a little confused about the fit, but at 6'1", 15+ stone, anything but the XL would be overthinking it.

IIRC there's going to be a big Gabba rebranding happening soon, where the short-sleve will just be called the Gabba and everything else becomes the Perfetto range. 

Having said that, Just checked Castelli Cafe and all of the Gabba 2's are in stock. FTIW, I've found that the Gabba 2 material in my LS is stretcher than the old material in my SS, so if you're generally a Large go for a Large, the new one is less tght fitting than the Alpha too. 

Is the Gabba 2 much different from the first one?  I am 5'11" 11.4 stone and the large fits me nicely - maybe the medium would be ok as it stretches but the large is fine and a good length.  I also wear Castelli large jerseys but they are noticeably tighter.

Just tried on the large. It fitted...

Badly. It gave me moobs I didn't know I had. The super stretchiness did nothing for my nipples.

If I lost a few pounds I'd get into one easily, but since my racing days are long since passed and I'm comfortable being the shape I am, I'll stick with the xl. Might get the weights out to fill the shoulders better though...

BTW I'm 180cm/5'11" 90kg/14st 3lbs 41" Chest and have big legs.

If my chest was half an inch smaller it would have fitted pretty well, if very closely.

I have a Gabba 2 in size XL in red being returned to PBK.

Brand new unworn  - because the sizing guide is way off, nowhere near Castelli 'usual' sizing (of too small/neat/athletic)!

Neck is about 2 to 3 inches too large in circumference for a nice weather tight fit and the torso is way too long and loose for me...the rear pockets sit right on my arse, I'd prefer them on the small of my back. I fear the L would be almost a perfect fit except for the torso length.

I guess my search for a suitable type jersey (as I'm short arsed/stocky 160cm/40" chest) is to be continued.

I have AGU's (Planet X) wet weather version, in size large, good wind protection, but the water resistance (despite having taped shoulder seams) isn't what I would consider very good in lightish rain - I know there are limitations in heavy rain - but I would have expected more from this.

Also the AGU's pockets appear to be made for children's proportions/portions...I'm concerned that contents are bound to get lost over rougher ground...

Wiggle have the short sleeved version in most colours in both L & XL.

Currently £91.00 each.

I have to admit to having bought a ridiculous number over the last few weeks. So much so that I am seriously considering returning a couple in the name of moral decency.

Best price I managed was a drive blue for £68.

I found the sizing a bit strange by Castelli standards. I'm normally an XL in race fit Castelli, but I find the Gabba just a smidge on the relaxed fit side from what I expected.

Tweeks cycles have the new seasons Gabba2 in stock (as mine arrived yesterday).

What size are you looking for?

Have a size S women's version if you want it, worn once, didn't fit the missus 

http://road.cc/content/review/204449-gore-bike-wear-power-windstopper-so...

Dunno but I think all Nanoflex stuff has been out of stock for th summer and should be coming in to stock soon for the autumn/winter. At least I found that to be so with the arm warmers.