Castelli Gabba RoS Review: is it worth the iconic status?
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- @castellicycling have created an item that has already gained an iconic status. This is my review of the latest Gabba RoS.
Let me know your experience in the comments, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you again for watching,
Federico
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Great review. Love the comparison to other great designs/products. 👍👍👍
Great video, really liked the discussion of form and function too. I think it looks fantastic in that colour. Here in Spain I tend to use the Light version more often.
Thank you James!
Great review. You are very watchable Federico. Looking forward to the vid on your new Canyon!
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Nice review, will put it on the list for the future. I’ve just recently got a galibier tourmalet 3 as it got rave reviews and been happy with that so far 👍🏻
Thank you! I looked at the Galibier Tourmalet 3 just now, it looks very nicely made and designed. Maybe it is closer to a fully waterproof jacket, where the Gabba is closer to a rain resistant jersey in my opinion.
Good to see more quality kit in Brighter colours. Looks good. I want a bright orange warm weather quality Jersey. I like orange not only for visibility, but also orange sunscreen stains are hidden by the colour ! Australia
Excellent and informative as always ✊🏾 Thank you 🙏🏾
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Good review of the castelli Gabba.
Great review Fede thanks! Love the design references, and also the explanation of the name. On that point, maybe you should do a video on Italian words for cyclists? The Italian part of me dies a little every time I have to hear “a panini” or “cam-pag-know-low” etc… Let’s celebrate the beauty of the Italian language!
You are right, I should! Maybe while eating a bruscetta! Hahaha
Nice review Fede , as much as most people hate paying top dollar for cycling apparel ( myself included ) however I really understand the absolute worth of quality gear !!! The materials, cut and fit can really make the user experience first class . And I will continue to purchase quality apparel when I can . Keep up the good work 👍🏽
Thank you, coming from a true Castelli connoisseur like you!! 👍 👍
Hey Federico,
Rocking the orange, but thanks for support the black look as per our All Blacks here in NZ, Keep up the video's really interesting.
You are welcome 😂😂
Is there a more likeable RUclipsr? I don’t think so.
Another great video, Federico 👍🏻
Too kind, thank you!
Top video Federico. Nice to see you in colour so to speak.
Thank you 😄
Great review Federico, I'm in the market for some orange cycling kit. Cheers!
Thank you!
Nice Review! I agree too they are nice. But you should also try the Long Sleeve Perfetto Ros is also has all these features + the front zip vents which work really well. Castelli really does make nice things! 😉
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I had to wear the GABA black out again yesterday. It was kind of cold in the morning (45F) so I wore my favorite summer bibs with the Castelli gabba, but no base layer and nano flex sleeves. No winter gloves, no toe covers. Unfortunately, my hands froze and my feet froze, but my torso and chest were absolutely warm so I had a miserable ride. LOL except for where the Guilbeau was. Hahahaha
Wore the Gabba and Nano Flex this past Saturday. Ride started at 0800 and we were in middle 40s. It was perfecto .. had a thin baslelayer on as well. After about an hour, the sleeves were off.. temps were in 50s and i may have unzipped Gabba just a little but by end of ride.. temps about 60 at finish. Man I really liked this kit setup for cool starts
Glad I saw this video.
It's really a very versatile piece of kit!
Fratello.. I received my Gabba today. Bought the Black Out edition. It is belisimo.
I also have the arm warmers (Nano Flex 3G) to go with the jersey. We have another month and a half til mornings become hot and humid on a daily basis. The rest of Feb and March will have a few mornings where the Gabba and Arm Warmers will be perfect combination at the start.
Beautiful jersey
I have to confess I also have a black one, got it on sale. It really a unique jersey and perfect for cold drizzly conditions. I also use it always with nanoflex arm warmers.
I watched this video before purchasing mine. Wore it this morning and I was delighted when it rained at last (I have worn it several times previously but the rain didn't arrive). Riding along the prom next to beach, lashing it down, wind coming in off the sea 19 kph and I was dry and warm. Gabba and nano flex legs and knees performed perfectly. Gabba lives up to all the hype!
Yes, definitely you can tell it has been developed with those conditions in mind, really a purpose built item designed to perform!
@@fede1275 I got it for £84 from Sigma. What a bargain
@@paulrobson8 👍👍
Another excellent presentation Federico. Thank you. I ordered a red one this afternoon based on your review. If I get any grief from my wife I am just going to pass over your details !
We might need to hide somewhere then 😂😂
@@fede1275 I hope you have that table build now - we can both hide under it and avoid - The Wrath of Wives ...
@@monochromebluess it got worse, the table was not good, ended up dismantling it 😖. Need to find a new one, so more trouble potentially 😂
@@fede1275 Fede. Re the arm warmers. Have you a link or what name/version the castelli ones were. Need some appropriate arm warmers and I like the version you were wearing. Any help much appreciated. Maybe a video presentation on all types of arm and leg warmers might be useful to viewers in the future.
@@monochromebluess yes, you are right! I have the nanoflex arm warmers in the video, perfect with the Gabba as they are thicket and warmer. I also have the very light upf arm warmers for mild conditions. I am so bad 😖
Bought the original Gabba after the 2013 Milan San Remo, First ride was a race in a storm, Gabba did not keep me dry, but kept me warm, 30+ starters, 8 finished and got my best result at the time. One of my favourite pieces of kit ever. Still use it, in colder, damp conditions.
Next year, Castelli released Gabba 2 I bought a fluro yellow version for commuting/training, bad move first ride no mudguards thick stripe of road grime up my back, took a long time to clean and removed too much of the DWR coating in the process. So take care of your orange Gabba.
I now use Black Sheep Elements jerseys in the conditions I would of ridden a Gabba in. The original black Gabba now patched after crash still gets a rotation, the yellow does not.
Thank you for sharing your experience, didn't consider the rear stain possible issue. Will keep an eye on that!
I use mudguard so should be ok 👍
Great review...I have exactly the same gabba jacket in full stealth black-even the scorpions. Bought it in black friday discount from bikeinn..125€
Thank you, you know I soooo wanted the blackout model 😂. For once I conceded to a high viz colour.
@@fede1275 the orange is awesome...we need visibility..wise choice especially for London...
if id seen this before I would have got the short sleeve or convertible, but I have the long sleeve one, the arms are ok, but not as tight fitting as an arm warmer, more gym required! I will add a Gabba light as soon as I can, and will be set up for all! enjoyed this and the light review
ciao
Ciao, yes I think the nanoflex arm warmers works best with the Gabba with its short sleeves. Some gym never hurts though!
wish they made it in tall sizes
Nobody here says Castelli Gabba like you do Federico, i need to buy on just on the back of that intro! I have sportful equivalent, plus i hate black kit lol .
I have been practicing the accent for a long time 😂
Great review!
I can get the Gabba 86 quid, still not sure I need one given the fact I've got 3 Perfetto jerseys, 3 gilets, Gabba jacket and a Perfetto jacket? Although I must admit, I've fallen in love with the yellow limited edition Gabba jersey! 😍
Wow, serious collection!!
@@fede1275 Trust me, there's a lot more, alongside my Sportful gear! Certain items of Sportful 'trump' Castelli!
Mate, if you wore a bin bag, you'd make it look good 👌🏻
Thank you, you're too kind!
You are one Cool Cat. Great review.
I was been wondering what was the point of the Babba. You answered that really well. In south Louisiana this would be perfect.. we have many days in the winter that may start out in 40 but by noon we are pushing 70.
Castelli makes some incredibly well made and functional products.
One comment about sizing. I was a bit surprised you’re wearing an XL. Do you wear L in most other cycling brands? You appear to be very slim and Castelli may be sizing their products according to Italian sizing. In Italy their XL = US L. What is your weight?
I see you are over 6 ft. Maybe
It’s your height that puts you in XL. Your chest is 40 inches. Thats very slim for XL in US sizing.
Thank you! Yes, I wear L with most clothing and this is Europe sizing. In US I sizing am M. For Castelli only I need to go up a size, so XL in my case. I am 185cm tall, so it should be between 6 and 6.1. My chest is 42 and weight 190lb. The Gabba is perfect when a soft thermal jersey it too light and a soft shell jacket is too warm and there is a chance of drizzle. I always use the nanoflex arm warmers with it, I believe this combination is better than the long sleeve version Perfetto as it is more flexible on the arms.
Once you have a gabba you will never go back expensive but well worth it I've got a few
So you can have more than one then... Interesting!
@@fede1275 haha natural progression with the gabbas
@@petraweizal I will quote you if needed
Ciao Federico, grazie mille per il video, molto completo. Ho ordinato la gabba, i manicotti nanoflex e il gilet perfetto; dal video sembra tu non abbia necessità del perfetto a maniche lunghe. Se la gabba copre tra i 15 e i 5 gradi in base anche all'intimo usato, al di sotto dovrei andare direttamente con una alpha ros 2? La perfetto secondo te copre più o meno la stessa fascia della gabba? Ciao e grazie. (Sono a subiaco, fuori Roma quindi fra gl'appennini dove l'inverno si sente rispetto alla città).
Ciao, credo che il Perfetto a maniche lunghe e la Gabba abbiano la stessa tenuta termica, la differenza sono solo le maniche. Io penso che la Gabba con i manicotti sia piu comoda, visto che il nanoflex é piú flessibile sui gomiti. Per le mie uscite uso la Gabba sotto gli 8 gradi, se fa piú freddo o abbino un gilet antivento o un base layer piú pesante. Attorno allo zero ho una giacca softshell piú pesante, ma la uso poco. All a fine se spingi ti scaldi comunque!
@@fede1275 si, probabilmente conviene provare quando farà freddo fin dove posso arrivare con gabba, nanoflex e gilet perfetto. In caso vedrò se necessito di qualcosa di più 'estremo'. Grazie ✌️
@@dottorfox3689 io penso proprio che starai bene!
Btw.. did you notice if their is a “pump pocket” on the back? Castelli has added a spot for small portable pumps. Not sure what version (Gabba, Gabba 2) it is on.
Of course, love that and it also fits my new hybrid CO2 inflater
If you buy the zip off arm version of this top it also has side chest ventilation zips.
Just zip off the arms and you basically have the top you are reviewing but with the added advantage of the side zips
I have the top you are reviewing and also the zip off arm version. The zip off arm version is much better due to the side ventilation zips.
Also one other observation. I have the orange coloured top. It marks really easily and I’ve had mine for over 6months and getting marks out is difficult and it’s starting to look very grubby and worn very quickly.
Love the tops but it looks a mess in less than a year
Yes, the zip off version looks great as well, comes at a premium over the already expensive Gabba though. I understand that the orange colour can mark easily, the rain proof fabric seems porous and I can imagine stains easily. Will see. Maybe I should have got the black one!
@@fede1275 The fabric I can say is definitely not water proof. I would say a very small shower or light drizzle for a short period. The water does soak in and the water repellency doesn’t not last for very long.
It’s a lovely garment that is ideal in the cold wind and is form fitted.
Not sure about the fabric being better over normal windstopper fabrics. Mine now looks a dirty marked orange with stains.
I now use the jacket just for commuting duties, if I used it for weekend riding it just looks scruffy.
@@bikepackingadventure7913 I will keep in mind, definitely could do a long term review then!
Federico, can you please do a video on the best cycling glasses to wear, grazie!
I'm not familiar with other glasses brands, after a short period with a basic model, I always used only the Siroko K3 photocromic. I change to clear lenses in the winter. No experience with other brands yet.
@@fede1275 thank you so much!
hello, is the "savile blue" gabba really that dark blue or is it a brighter light blue with almost orange rather than red trimmings?
Ciao, I'm not sure of that colour, I only saw it online or in videos, not in the flesh.
For those that want a deeper dive into the development of this iconic cycling jacket: m.ruclips.net/video/Roouwq21QwQ/видео.html
Great video!!
would have been better if they played gabba music in video 😁
Hi Federico, how does this compare to the sportful fiandre ? Do you have experience with both ?
I don't know, I only tried a Sportful jersey and the sizing was not good for me, I haven't yet tried anything else from them.
On your recommendation……just ordered one £125 on Wiggle, same as yours.
I hope you like it, at that price is really good value in my opinion!
Federico
At last something bright!!!
I don't buy Castelli as it is not Italian-made, and is not available in a bigger size!
I have something that is better, is Italian-made, and available in several colours including bright orange.
A Parentini Mossa 2 jacket which is water & windproof, unlike the Gabba(past & present!).
I had to import from Italy, and wait for the 3XL to be made!
I also have a Santini Xtreme jacket which was only available in black, but I asked for an orange, and they
made for the next year, although not a really bright orange.
I had the last 4XL in stock, and got my Santini cycle clothing expert Dohn in Portland, Oregon, USA to get
it for me, then post from USA to me!
Even with this & customs, it was cheaper than UK prices, although UK did not sell a 4XL!
I also have top-end Spanish kit by Etxeondo(check out their awesome kit!), which was recommended to me
by Dohn who said they are the best fitting kit.
Unfortunately, They never make much 3XL, so you have to be quick, otherwise wait until next year!!!
Thank you for the info! Spanish kit look great, Exteondo, Gobik, Siroko they all seem very nice.
I’m about to buy 1 I’m 80kg not sure what size to buy L or XL don’t own any castelli garmets, what size is yours !?
I wear XL with Castelli, where I'm usually a L with other brands
between this one and the perfetto light, which one would you choose if only one? :)
For the temperatures here I might go for the Perfetto Light and add a gilet if needed maybe, hard to choose
@@fede1275 Okay thank you !
Anything made by Castelli is worth the price in my opinion.
Ciao da Roma! Vorrei prendere il "convertibile" (braccia staccabili), prezzo poco superiore. Che ne pensi? Meglio che usare i manicotti.
Ciao, in effetti mi sembra un'ottima soluzione, più di una persona me l'ha raccomandato nei commenti precedenti. L'unica cosa che dovresti provare è se non è troppo rigido sulle maniche, ma non penso.
@@fede1275 Ciao! Grazie per aver risposto. Ho letto che hai vissuto a Roma. Come sai qui il tempo è molto mite. Secondo te, smanicato e con un base layer più leggero possibile, può essere sfruttato per molti mesi o fa stare troppo caldi?
@@Giop ma io sono Romano di Roma 😄, mi sono trasferito è vero da 15 anni, ma sono nato nella Capitale! Guarda io vado al lavoro anche in inverno tutti i giorni e uso il (la?) Gabba quando la temperatura scende sotto i 6 gradi o giù di lì. Dipende molto dall'intensità del giro, se spingi forte alla fine non devi coprirti molto. Io ho anche il Perfetto Light che è molto versatile e puoi magari mettere un base layer più pesante. Ti ammiro che vai in bici a Roma e dintorni, io andavo in moto e macchina, mai un bici.
@@fede1275 Ho preso il convertibile (arancione, buono per visibilità) vista anche l'offerta molto buona in saldo a unoequaranta. Vedremo se va bene, magari lascerò un commento qui fra qualche mese. Ho notato due dettagli interressanti: il convertibile eredita le prese d'aria dal Perfetto, quindi senza maniche è come una Gabba con prese d'aria, un'opzione in più per modulare la ventilazione. Poi la zona ascella in tessuto nero più traspirante è ereditata dalla Gabba ed è più ampia del Perfetto non convertibile (l'hai fatto notare anche tu nel video del Perfetto che avresti preferito una zona più larga traspirante sottoascella). Per me la bici a Roma è fondamentale contro il caos del traffico. Non vedo problemi nell'usarla, anzi, e una gran bella città da girare in bici, da sensazione di libertà. A parte l'asfalto o sampietrini malridotti (una tortura), la sporcizia in aumento (detriti di vetri ai bordi delle strade possono tagliare copertoni) e la necessità di abbigliamento adeguato. Vediamo se in questo Castelli mi aiuta col Perfetto :)
@@Giop bene, fammi sapere come ti trovi!!
E segno pure questa.
Spero per te che tu faccia il venditore perché riusciresti a piazzare il ghiaccio agli eschimesi.
Grazie mille, e' sempre un bel complimento!!
A very nice piece of kit, pricey I am sure. I guess you pay for what you get. Does your wife complain about the price? Thanks
I'll tell you when she speaks to me again...😂