Castelli has expanded its Espresso collection, launching the new Espresso Thermal Bibshort and TRNSTN Bibtight alongside updated Espresso 2 Vest and LS Jersey models.
According to the Italian apparel specialist, the garments are engineered specifically for the northern hemisphere transition period between mid-summer and deep winter.
The Espresso Thermal Bibshort is designed for temperatures between 10–18°C. While maintaining the aesthetic of the standard Espresso 2 Bibshort, the inner construction features a brushed, thermal fabric for insulation. The front is tailored higher for additional coverage, with tapering behind the knee to prevent bunching. High fabric elasticity allows for a gripper-free leg ending. Specification details for the Espresso Thermal Bibshort include:
- Fit: Tailored
- Weight: 222g (men’s only)
- Sizes: XS–3XL
- Colours: Belgian Blue, Black, Shadow and Smoky Gray
- Price: €170 / US$210 / £185
For conditions ranging between 8–16°C, Castelli has introduced the Espresso TRNSTN Bibtight. The garment utilises the same Doppio fabric and Progetto X2 Air seat pad found in the Espresso 2 Bibshort, adapted into a full-length design. Specification details include:
- Fit: Tailored
- Weight: 212g (men’s), 245g (women’s)
- Sizes: XS–3XL (men’s), XS–3XL (women’s)
- Colours: Belgian Blue, Black, Clay and Paprika (men’s); Black and Clay (women’s)
- Price: €180 / US$210 / £190
The Espresso 2 LS Jersey and Espresso Thermal 2 Jersey have been updated with pocket reinforcement to prevent sagging. The Espresso 2 LS Jersey uses a summer-weight fabric suitable for 15–25°C, while the Espresso Thermal 2 Jersey incorporates a fleece-lined interior for temperatures between 12–18°C.
Specifications for the Espresso 2 LS Jersey:
- Fit: Tailored
- Weight: 163g (men’s), 115g (women’s)
- Sizes: XS–3XL (men’s), XXS–XL (women’s)
- Colours: Silver Moon and Garnet (men’s); Silver Moon and Winter Sky (women’s)
- Price: €140 / US$170 / £145
Specifications for the Espresso Thermal 2 Jersey:
- Fit: Tailored
- Weight: 256g (men’s), 216g (women’s)
- Sizes: XS–3XL (men’s), XS–XL (women’s)
- Colours: Black/White, Garnet, Ivory, Metallic Blue, Shadow and Twilight Blue (men’s); Black/White, Garnet, Night Shade and Steel Blue (women’s)
- Price: €160 / US$190 / £165
The Espresso 2 Vest serves as a windproof layer for temperatures between 12–20°C. The front panel features a stretch-woven fabric designed to block wind while allowing airflow, paired with a lightweight rear panel sourced from the standard Espresso 2 Jersey. The vest folds down to fit into a jersey pocket. Specifications include:
- Fit: Tailored
- Weight: 135g (men’s), 124g (women’s)
- Sizes: XS–3XL (men’s), XXS–XL (women’s)
- Colours: Black/White, Chestnut, Garnet, Ivory, Metallic Blue and Shadow (men’s); Black/White, Clay, Garnet, Ivory and Shadow (women’s)
- Price: €130 / US$155 / £135
Steve Smith, Global Brand Manager at Castelli, said “Our latest Espresso pieces have been designed to excel in the time of year we call Transition; too warm for peak summer, yet too cool for mid-winter.
“What makes them so effective is their adaptability–each garment comes into its own at a slightly different temperature range yet they all pair effortlessly with a host of base layers, jackets, and accessories right across the Transition season. Combined with our expanded palette of fresh new colours, riders now have total freedom to mix and match, and compile a wardrobe that looks as good as it performs, no matter how unpredictable the weather gets.”
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