Castelli Nanoflex gear - just in

Water-deflecting warmers, plus other cool-weather gear

Ben Delaney/Future Publishing

Published: November 1, 2013 at 12:00 am

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.