What is the obsession with Castelli?

[speccy1]

Can anybody please enlighten me??

Everybody, but everybody seems to be plastered head to toe in the stuff, in my experience it`s overpriced, undersized, over-rated, and you can have any colour you like as long as it`s black. Hardly Exciting

What have I missed here? Am I no longer classed as a cyclist because I don`t wear it? I do slum it with Endura kit etc, perhaps I am pondlife, who knows

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Do you live near a lot of golf courses? Are you surrounded by newbie cyclists who like sportives?



On a more serious note, I don't think Castelli is much different to other brands in terms of price or fit, and the kit seems to wear well and be functional. Last time I looked Endura kit was a similar price.

 

[Broadside]

I've ridden for many years with usual decent riding gear like bibs up to £70 but that was a mental stretch for me. I recently got a Castelli Gabba short sleev Jersey as a present that I would not have necessarily bought for myself. But however, I love it.

Very adaptable, a great fit, good material etc. I can't speak for all of the Castelli kit but my experience is that it is good stuff. I don't care for the Scorpion logo but if the kit is well designed then I wouldnt hesitate to buy it in future.

 

[Jimidh]

I'm with Broadside on this my Gabba Long Sleeve Jersey is the dogs Bollocks.

Endura stuff is good though too but it's not cheap either.

 

[Roadrider48]

Castelli is good, but then you have Rapha.

 

[outlash]

Do you feel inadequate because you 'only' wear Endura?

Castelli is good, but then you have Rapha.

And then you have Assos....

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

Castelli can only be worn by the Pygmy tribes on New Guinea.

And that's just their 2XL stuff, the rest doesn't fit anyone.

Graham

 

[ianrauk]

It is very popular.
I only have one piece of Castelli gear, some bib shorts, and by golly they are very comfy.

 

[Hip Priest]

I've got a Castelli winter jacket and it's great. I'd buy more Castelli gear if I could afford it.

 

[subaqua]

somebody said they were made of cheese

i have to agree
http://www.castelli-uk.com/about-us.aspx

 

[Accy cyclist]

I have a Castelli pack away rain jacket but only because it was reduced to half price in a sale. If it's a popular brand and it's well reduced in price i'll buy it. If it's not reduced i won't bother.

 

[Kajjal]

I wear castelli bib tights in the winter as they fit me well and are warm enough. Bought them at half price in a sale. I do wear xxxl size which are the same size as xl in other brands.

 

[derrick]

Do you feel inadequate because you 'only' wear Endura?



And then you have Assos....

My Castelli bibs are better than my assos, But i won't be buying anymore Castelli, Since they switched there manufactures the quality of the stitching has gone down hill. I shall be looking for something new next time i need to buy bibs.

 

[Milkfloat]

I buy Castelli because I know it works. I have too many other brands of clothing dumped at the back of the wardrobe because of performance and fit issues. It is crazily expensive, so I only buy it when it is at least 45% discounted.

 

[HertzvanRental]

Take a look at La Passione.