Castelli Nanoflex provides functional water resistance in a flexible format - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Castelli Nanoflex thermal bibs provide warmth plus some water deflection - James Huang/Future Publishing
Castelli Nanoflex leg warmers are not waterproof, but they do deflect light rain and road spray quite well - James Huang/Future Publishing
Castelli Nanoflex arm warmers are not waterproof, but they do deflect light rain and road spray quite well - James Huang/Future Publishing
The stitching on the Castelli Flanders short sleeve baselayer makes for a very specific, tight fit - James Huang/Future Publishing
The Castelli Flanders baselayer has mesh underarms - James Huang/Future Publishing
The Castelli Flanders longsleeve baselayer - James Huang/Future Publishing
Castelli winter hat uses a polypro liner for warmth and wicking. The ear flaps can tuck up inside the hat - James Huang/Future Publishing
Castelli's Nanoflex technology keeps out light rain and road spray without affecting the flexibility or breathability of thermal garments. BikeRadar test riders have used Castelli Nanoflex leg warmers for years now with good results, and we recently received some Nanoflex arm warmers and Nanoflex thermal bib shorts for test. Here is a quick look at the new pieces, plus some other warm gear for the cool days ahead.
Castelli nanoflex leg warmers are not waterproof, but they do deflect light rain and road spray quite well: - James Huang/Future Publishing
Castelli Nanoflex leg warmers don't look like anything special, but the water-deflecting properties make a difference
Castelli nanoflex thermal bibs provide warmth plus some water deflection: - James Huang/Future Publishing
We are curious to see how well the Nanoflex thermal bib shorts perform
The stitching on the castelli flanders short sleeve baselayer makes for a very specific, tight fit: the stitching on the castelli flanders short sleeve baselayer makes for a very specific, tight fit - James Huang/Future Publishing
The Flanders shortsleeve baselayer uses rib knitting on the torso, mesh under the arms and a thin polyester on the sleeves
Click through the photo gallery at above right for more details, and check back soon for reviews on some of these products.
Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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