Casstelli Gabba jersey

eciclo

mentalalex wrote:

found it for £138 but they either don't have small or are not in stock!

Sucks! as i can't find it else where for the price for the long sleeve version

Try All4cycling.com - http://www.all4cycling.com/shop/advance ... ba&x=0&y=0

mentalalex

Ordered one lets hope its good as people say it is! and that its small enough!

rozzer32

How does the Gabba fit? I'm 73Kgs and 5ft 10 and I wear a size 3 in my bio racer club gear but not sure if I should go small or medium. My size 3 gear is a little big but not sure how bio racer compare to castelli.

Can anyone help?

sloppyschleckonds

Large

rozzer32

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

Large

Really? They come up that small? None of my cycling gear is a large :?

FatTed

I am 80Kg 5ft 10.5 I have XL Gabba Jersey, haven't tried on the Large, I have a large Espresso Due.

menthel

I am 5' 9" and 82kg and my XL is a little big but as it is designed as an outer layer I have no real trouble with that. Wore mine for my commute in today and it is just awesome! Waterproof, warm and more breathable than I expected. A touch warm whilst waiting at the lights but once in motion, that just disapppeared! Now, do I need the SS one too...

mpatts

rozzer32 wrote:

How does the Gabba fit? I'm 73Kgs and 5ft 10 and I wear a size 3 in my bio racer club gear but not sure if I should go small or medium. My size 3 gear is a little big but not sure how bio racer compare to castelli.

Can anyone help?

Castelli stuff is definitely 'italian fit' - I'm normally small, but in castelli I'm medium.

cougie

I'm 6 foot and 77 kilos and the large fits me well.

amaferanga

mpatts wrote:

rozzer32 wrote:

How does the Gabba fit? I'm 73Kgs and 5ft 10 and I wear a size 3 in my bio racer club gear but not sure if I should go small or medium. My size 3 gear is a little big but not sure how bio racer compare to castelli.

Can anyone help?

Castelli stuff is definitely 'italian fit' - I'm normally small, but in castelli I'm medium.

The Gabba isn't. I'm 5'8" and 68kg with 37" chest and the small is just right. Nothing worse than a baggy jersey....

jezzpalmer

amaferanga wrote:

mpatts wrote:

rozzer32 wrote:

How does the Gabba fit? I'm 73Kgs and 5ft 10 and I wear a size 3 in my bio racer club gear but not sure if I should go small or medium. My size 3 gear is a little big but not sure how bio racer compare to castelli.

Can anyone help?

Castelli stuff is definitely 'italian fit' - I'm normally small, but in castelli I'm medium.

The Gabba isn't. I'm 5'8" and 68kg with 37" chest and the small is just right. Nothing worse than a baggy jersey....

Mmm, was about to pull the trigger on a medium in wiggle (£148 for the long sleeve using paypal20 code), but being a few Kg less than you then it sounds like that a med would be too big; and no small in stock.

Calpol

cougie wrote:

I'm 6 foot and 77 kilos and the large fits me well.

Same here.
Large is a perfect fit.

Skerryman

Just wanted to get in on this and see how folks who got Gabba's on here are getting on with theirs. Seeing as Christmas is coming up I'm thinking of putting a word in with the missus.

I have a Santini Magic Jacket (think that's whats it's called) which was waterproof enough at the start but had it out for a wet spin Sunday and it didn't do much, seems a few washes haven't done it any favors.

Just wondering if ye think the Gabba is as good as it's supposed to be. I'd be aiming at using it as a winter jersey so I'm thinking either the long sleeve or convertible version. Any opinions on which might be a better option are appreciated.

Also I'm about 5'11" and 68kg (ish) so I'm thinking a Large would work, any opinions? I take a Large in Giordana jerseys not sure if Castelli is similar fit.

bendertherobot

Out for 2 hours in mine today in the rain. Bone dry underneath

vespario

Wore mine yesterday during a 4 hour ride in drizzle. Dry underneath. It is quite thin so you need to layer underneath. I have worn with a gilet as well when proper cold.

It is good but I think the that light, waterproof and breathable can not all be done. Good enough for pros and plenty good enough for me!

May not be quite the miracle top you are expecting. See if you can try one on so you can see how thin ( but warm) it is!

Skerryman

bendertherobot wrote:

Out for 2 hours in mine today in the rain. Bone dry underneath

did you go for the long sleeve option?

bendertherobot

Yes, though I am selling the ss version in the classifieds

Skerryman

vespario wrote:

Wore mine yesterday during a 4 hour ride in drizzle. Dry underneath. It is quite thin so you need to layer underneath. I have worn with a gilet as well when proper cold.

It is good but I think the that light, waterproof and breathable can not all be done. Good enough for pros and plenty good enough for me!

May not be quite the miracle top you are expecting. See if you can try one on so you can see how thin ( but warm) it is!

Sounds like similar conditions to what I was out in Sunday and I was soaked through after not too long. Not into big heavy or flappy jackets so I'm thinking the Gabba would hopefully suit my needs. I have a Craft Thermal baselayer that's light and plenty warm enough for under a jersey so I'm hoping that with the Gabba would keep me dry and warm enough.

Skerryman

bendertherobot wrote:

Yes, though I am selling the ss version in the classifieds

Did you just not get use for the SS version? Thought had crossed my mind about the ss version and Nanoflex armwarmers but in reality that's probably good for pro's racing in crap conditions, I'm really just looking for something to keep rain out (to a point) and relatively warm with good baselayer underneath.

brettjmcc

Skerryman wrote:

Did you just not get use for the SS version? Thought had crossed my mind about the ss version and Nanoflex armwarmers but in reality that's probably good for pro's racing in crap conditions, I'm really just looking for something to keep rain out (to a point) and relatively warm with good baselayer underneath.

I go the convertible version, so you have the best of both worlds (in my opinion anyway) it is a bit more money though

The red piece on the top of the arm is where the longer arm zips into, so you get a little bit more layering on the shoulder too


Untitled by Brett-GT40, on Flickr

bendertherobot

Skerryman wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Yes, though I am selling the ss version in the classifieds

Did you just not get use for the SS version? Thought had crossed my mind about the ss version and Nanoflex armwarmers but in reality that's probably good for pro's racing in crap conditions, I'm really just looking for something to keep rain out (to a point) and relatively warm with good baselayer underneath.

Yeah, but only coz I had both. The ss is very good

Skerryman

brettjmcc wrote:

I go the convertible version, so you have the best of both worlds (in my opinion anyway) it is a bit more money though

The red piece on the top of the arm is where the longer arm zips into, so you get a little bit more layering on the shoulder too

I was looking at the convertible one too, is it practical, or do you find yourself using it long sleeved most of the time? I'm guessing it's the same weight material etc. than the long sleeve/ ss versions just that you can whip the sleeves off?

LittlePlums

Watching this thread with interest as I'm about to buy one and am as yet undecided about the short sleeved/nano arm warmer combo, or a convertible. I have a Gore Phantom which I rate highly, although have only de-sleeved a couple of times, as generally only wear it when cold or it is already raining.

I'd also appreciate any comments on how a Gabba compares to the Gore Phantom.

carrock

Gabba far more breathable than a gore phantom. More waterproof and totally windproof. About the Same Insulation properties so will need a base layer underneath

LittlePlums

Thanks Carrock. In all but the coldest I have found the Phantom with a single base layer to be adequate because of the windproofy-ness, so pleased to hear the Gabba is as good or better.

I'm convinced, so just to choose convertible or short sleeves and arm warmers....

brettjmcc

Skerryman wrote:

I was looking at the convertible one too, is it practical, or do you find yourself using it long sleeved most of the time? I'm guessing it's the same weight material etc. than the long sleeve/ ss versions just that you can whip the sleeves off?

I'd say it's about 70:30 in truth. Yes on the sleeves, except on the convertible it is a full sleeve so you get a double layer of protection on the shoulder upper arm. Not havingtried a regular long sleeve, I would hazard a guess that the removable sleeves may be a bit looser to allow for them coming on and off.

Before my wife went back to work and I was commuting, it was great to have it in the morning and then take the sleeves off on the way home when it was a bit warmer. Have regularly taken them on and off on rides too, just takes some practice... I can now pedal on the flat and take the sleeves off, but need to stop to put them back on.

If you click on the picture to my Flickr, there is another one there with the sleeves on somewhere

vanleapo

I've had mine for a couple of weeks and done several rides in the cold & wet and think it's the best bit of kit I have ever bought.

Did a ride last week in heavy rain and the temperature averaged 1C according to the Garmin. Other parts of my body were suffering from the cold & wet, but my torso and arms were dry and warm.

I wear it with a good quality long sleeve base layer and it has perfect cycling fit.
I'm 5' 11" tall and weigh 71kg. I bought a medium. Though I would suggest if you are only a few kilos heavier then to go for a large.

Bought it from www.bikeinn.com it was the cheapest I could find.

Skerryman

vanleapo wrote:

I've had mine for a couple of weeks and done several rides in the cold & wet and think it's the best bit of kit I have ever bought.

Did a ride last week in heavy rain and the temperature averaged 1C according to the Garmin. Other parts of my body were suffering from the cold & wet, but my torso and arms were dry and warm.

I wear it with a good quality long sleeve base layer and it has perfect cycling fit.
I'm 5' 11" tall and weigh 71kg. I bought a medium. Though I would suggest if you are only a few kilos heavier then to go for a large.

Bought it from http://www.bikeinn.com it was the cheapest I could find.

Thanks for that. I'm actually a few kg lighter than you. According to the size chart, for my chest size (95cm) I'd take a medium. Few folks have been suggesting a Large as Castelli come up small. Would you recommend going by the size chart in the Gabba's case? Would rather a closer fit than it being too flappy but want the option of wearing something under it for colder rides. Thanks

brettjmcc

You'll be fine with a medium. I am a 40" chest and the large is ok on me, even loose in some areas

amaferanga

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/castelli- ... -1668.html

I followed the sizing guide on the above website and it appears to be accurate.