Castelli Espresso Gore-tex Infinium™ Windstopper® Gilet. The Castelli Espresso Gilet is your ultimate all-weather cycling companion. Featuring GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® on the front for complete wind protection and water resistance, it shields your core from the elements. A highly breathable, elastic back panel ensures optimal temperature regulation during intense efforts. Three rear pockets offer ample storage, a protective collar seals out drafts, and a YKK® Vislon® zipper allows easy ventilation. Integrated reflective accents enhance visibility in low light. Lightweight and compressible, this versatile vest is essential for crisp mornings, fast descents, and changing conditions, fitting like a jersey for unrestricted movement. Castelli Espresso Gilet: Your Essential All-Round Windproof Cycling VestMeet your new indispensable companion for cool-weather cycling. The Castelli Espresso Gilet is engineered for the rider who demands versatility and performance without compromising on comfort. Designed as the perfect all-rounder, this men´s vest provides essential core protection against unpredictable weather, making it the ideal layer for crisp morning starts, fast descents, and changing conditions throughout your ride. It masterfully balances protection, breathability, and a refined fit to become the one vest you´ll reach for time and time again.The standout benefit of the Espresso Gilet is its exceptional core protection, courtesy of the GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® fabric on the front. This advanced material provides a completely windproof barrier, effectively shielding your torso from chilling winds that can rapidly drain your energy and warmth. This thermal regulation is crucial for maintaining performance on long rides. Furthermore, the fabric´s water-resistant surface causes light rain and road spray to bead up and roll off, keeping you significantly drier and more comfortable when caught in a passing shower.While the front offers robust protection, the back of the gilet is engineered for superior breathability. A highly elastic and air-permeable panel allows excess heat and moisture to escape, preventing the clammy, overheating sensation that can occur during intense efforts or climbs. This intelligent combination of a protective front and a ventilated back creates a perfectly balanced microclimate, ensuring you stay comfortable across a wide range of temperatures and efforts. The inherent stretch of this back panel also contributes to a flawless, non-restrictive fit that moves with you on the bike.Functionality is at the forefront of the Espresso Gilet´s design. Unlike minimalist race vests, it features three full-size rear pockets, providing ample storage for nutrition, tools, and other essentials, just like a standard jersey. A high, protective collar seals out drafts from your neck, while a smooth-gliding YKK® Vislon® zipper allows for easy, one-handed ventilation adjustments on the move. For enhanced safety in low-light conditions, large reflective accents are integrated into the design, significantly increasing your visibility to others on the road during dawn, dusk, or overcast days. This compressible vest is lightweight enough to be easily folded down and stowed in a jersey pocket when the temperature rises, making it a practical and essential piece of kit.Technical Specifications* Primary Function: Windproof core protection and thermal regulation* Front Panel Technology: GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® for complete wind-blocking and water resistance* Back Panel Technology: Stretch woven fabric for enhanced breathability and moisture management* Visibility: Large reflective panels on the back* Recommended Temperature Range: 12°-20°C / 54°-68°F* Weight: 251g (Size L)Product Attributes:Compressible, Men, Reflective accents, Stretch, Synthetic, Thermal, Windproof. tradeinn Bikeinn