Women's jacket Castelli Gabba R - Grey

Women's jacket Castelli Gabba R. The sixth generation of the Gabba elevates weather protection during races to a new level. A brand-new exclusive textile technology makes the Gabba R functionally waterproof and highly breathable, while its form-fitting cut makes it the most aerodynamic jacket we have ever tested. By far. Whether your goal is to cross the finish line first or to stay warm, dry, and comfortable, the Gabba R can effortlessly help you achieve both. After Years of development, Castelli has finally achieved a highly elastic, functionally waterproof, and highly breathable fabric that allows us to create the ultimate race jacket, with the fit and aerodynamics of a time trial skinsuit and the water protection of a rain cape. We proudly present the Gabba R. The "R" stands for Race. Clearly, aerodynamics is fundamental in creating a better race Gabba. Wind tunnel tests have demonstrated significant aerodynamic improvements. Through two separate wind tunnel tests, complemented by road testing, we found that in certain positions and speeds, the Gabba R will actually be faster than the Sanremo BTW Speed Suit Pre-Owned from the Soudal Quick-Step team. In a "normal" road position, the Gabba R allows you to ride about 1% faster at speeds from 37 to 50 km/h, while in a very aggressive, low position, it is only about 1% slower than the Sanremo BTW skinsuit. Since the creation of the original Gabba, the primary focus has been to keep riders comfortable, warm, and fast during training and racing, even in adverse weather conditions. However, the new Gabba R takes this concept to the next level by being "functionally waterproof," meaning it effectively keeps you dry from the outside. Let's delve deeper into this concept. The fabric has a hydrostatic resistance rating of over 5,000 mm. Although this may seem low compared to certain outdoor brands that aim to prevent any moisture ingress even under the pressure of a backpack or sitting on a wet surface, it is more than sufficient to repel even torrential rain. Increasing waterproofing often results in decreased breathability, but in our tests, we found that a 5,000 mm rating strikes the right balance. Designed for WorldTour racing, the Gabba R offers 100% stretch in every direction. Its form-fitting cut optimizes aerodynamics while maintaining comfort. In our tests, we found that the tight fit has the advantage that any moisture formed inside the jacket during intense efforts tends to keep the jacket warmer since it is held close to the body, producing less chill from moisture compared to what we experience with other jackets. If a rider prefers a more relaxed fit, especially for use in very cold temperatures over thermal layers, we recommend choosing one size larger Size, as Kasper Asgreen does for winter training in Denmark.

• Exclusive fabric Castelli with electrospun microporous hydrophilic polyurethane membrane.
  
• The outer membrane keeps the jacket lightweight and breathable by avoiding an additional outer layer that would trap moisture.
  
• The fabric weighs only 125 g/m2 and stretches at least twice its original size in every direction.
  
• The inner fabric lining is 78% polyester / 22% elastane to maintain extreme elasticity while enhancing breathability.
  
• The polyurethane membrane has been formulated to be more hydrophobic than standard polyurethane.
  
• Elastic wrist closure to keep water out.
  
• YKK® Vislon® waterproof zipper.
  
• 3 rear pockets.
  
• Extended rear panel with reflective strip.
  
• The membrane and the entire fabric are PFAS-free.
  
• Temperature range: 4°C - 18°C / 39°F - 64°F.
  
• Fit: Race.

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