Inside Castelli Cycling - The Making Of GCN’s Aero Jersey

[@gcn]

What did you think of this video? Did you know how much effort goes into producing a jersey? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@Jack-cy6vf]

Can You give me Shimano 105 shifters

[@anderslarsson6149]

Great vid! It crossed my mind how can smaller clubs get top quality jerseys like these, in small amounts? Do these major companies take on orders like that? Would be interesting to know more about. 😃🙏🏻

[@curtisf.r6233]

Cool video gcn! cool to see these factory tours videos and how stuff is made. Cheers🍻

[@indonesiaamerica7050]

All of the Castelli Climbers' series jerseys are equally fantastic. The Climbers 3 jerseys keep me from bothering to try the Aero series. Although if I see a really great new color I'm sure I'll try. Some day.

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

Cool video Ollie , good to see humans still being employed. Sadly I would not wear either Jersey, sorry.

[@workingguy-OU812]

Can I just write that it is awesome to see some GOOD pictures of Dan being successful and in his prime? Looking good back then, Dan-o.

[@DanCastelli78]

You talking to me?😜

[@emmajilavu5182]

The nerd in me is overjoyed at highly specific tech/history vidios like this one :D it would have been funny if Ollie pulled a Tom Scott impression when talking about zippers

[@jonburnell532]

The sublimation phase was fascinating, I didn't realise the colour was essentially a fancy transfer. I thought it was a dye in the fabric. Great video 👍

[@jaivora423]

Ollie is just great ! Shared info seamlessly & adds humour at the appropriate times !! Kudos to him !!

[@joegallo3731]

It’s fun watching these guys become such nerds about things! The 6.0 Aero jersey is an amazing piece of kit. It’s definitely high end with the high end price. I must be a nerd also because I have several of the 6.0 jerseys

[@johnandrews3568]

I love shorter sleeves... good times back then. Bring them back! Skin is aero!

[@azreenklose7976]

Take a drink everytime ,Ollie mentioned "Aero" .............now I' m drunk 😵😵😵😵

[@bill4543]

Or hydrated

[@hollridersanktgallen7618]

I‘m soooooo drunk too now......... too much aero🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@keithmccallum1054]

Too bad ....... Ollie's hair needs to be more "AERO" !!

[@gcn]

Have you had a few of Dan's 'mineral waters' then? 😂

[@hollridersanktgallen7618]

@@gcn you guys are awsome💪😍

[@davidkeddle4192]

I have always thought that Castelli clothing was overpriced, but now that I see what goes into the making of the product, I can understand why. Good video Olli.

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

Castelli kit is quite reasonable, GCN kit is overpriced.

[@mikecoxon9064]

Fantastic and insightful report yet again by Ollie😊👍 - keep them coming! Castillo kit is the go-to manufacturer for best mix of performance/value IMO. To clarify a lot of comments however - it ain't handmade in Italy....this site is the HQ/R&D facility. All the kit us minions use is mass produced in Moldova and Bosnia & Herzegovina currently. The early Aero 2.0 Ollie mentioned was factory produced in Hungary (still got one 👍). Doesn't detract from quality or performance but explains the price difference between Castelli and Assos I think (castelli every time even if cost neutral😁)

Thank you for the video, I looked into Castelli when they became GCN's partner and now pretty much all my cycling clothing is from them and I am super happy.

[@stefanopassiglia]

This was such an interesting video. Thanks. And I love Ollie's genuine passion for anything nerdy :)

[@mikemelbrooks]

I love aero, especially the mint ones!🍫

[@bill4543]

Have you tried the new caramel one?

[@GCNuser123]

@@bill4543 wot! sounds like a cadburys caramel

[@danielduvernay3207]

I think I just watched a 15 minute ad for a GCN jersey.

[@JanHolgerOlof]

ya think? ;)

[@shainexxxsescrimshaw7605]

Now go on Google and have a look at the price for 1 Jersey, it's ludicrous

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

@@shainexxxsescrimshaw7605 GCN prices are a little excessive, but to be fair they are caught between a rock and a hard place. Having small runs of custom kit made will always be at least 30-40% more expensive. And it's not like they try to hide the make or model of the jerseys. Their "core/fan" kit is pretty damn good and reasonably priced.

[@21citystar]

Never put a mini pump in your centre pocket, way too close to the spine in the event of a crash.

[@mazevx2451]

Had a crash while commuting with the bike and slipped several meters on my back, luckily for me I was wearing a backpack that protected me, if I had a pump there it would have been way worse.

[@Stephen-nq5kd]

Ollie, you're really good at this. Great episode.

[@GCNuser123]

thanks mate

[@sergiomascorro7234]

Amazing video, makes me appreciate my GCN aero kit even more, thanks guys!

[@DT54]

I love these factory tours please make more videos on them please

[@shahrim578]

Watching this while wearing a kit from AliExpress 😕😂

[@carlosmiguelcanga5344]

Cheers mate! Me too!

[@lightningslim]

.. And me! (I'm jolly well impressed by it too!) 😀

[@hugobci]

So do I... Bike and all the gear by ali

[@casper5204]

@@hugobci any seller you really recommend?

[@hugobci]

@@casper5204 gacyron (official store) for long lasting and bright lights, and for clothes, I have a good experience for the price using "new wave" (or NW) jerseys, but bought from various sellers.

[@paddylogan13]

I am a massive italophile, love cycling and Castelli. I couldn’t be more jealous.

[@GCNuser123]

such an amazing location this factory too. I really have to return when covid is over

[@pansatsujin]

Just mentioning that there's some neat tech in it will be enough to make me want to buy that jersey :) Long live R&D!

[@kamucho]

Loved seeing how these are made!

[@pknark]

Castelli is Art.

[@marlonm396]

This is such an amazing tour. Thank you!

[@joeviloria2494]

Wow. Thanks for this video. What a treat to see all those jerseys. In the mean time, I’ll keep on dreaming that I can fit into one of those aero jerseys.

[@rosabarettakok6412]

I feel like I’m watching an episode of Ollie in his version of “playground/ theme park”. Very entertaining. I’m going to Castelli website now. Great job presenting Ollie!

[@goodwincycles7197]

This video was filmed before Si got his castelli kit lol

[@flanners41]

Still have and use the original Aero Race in black....3/4 length zipper. Still looks and wears as new! Just ordered an Aero 6 will gauge the evolution....

[@richdavies6905]

How satisfying is it to watch them peel off the fabric and seeing the logos appear!! Just me? Ok :P

[@standardh_]

Great video. I love the process behind things and factory tours are always so fascinating. Loved the LOOK frame tour and this is awesome, as well. Keep things like this coming please!

[@troycollett8540]

I also have ineos castelli kit and even the lower spec kit is amazing

[@siquq]

Thanks for this: now I can convince my wife to agree to have us purchase Castelli.

[@paddylogan13]

Brilliant video. I know it’s an ad but it’s proper kid in a sweet shop and I loved it.

[@nicksyahrilstorror5183]

Bloody premium material😮❤

[@dominicsorby7933]

Ordered some bib tights, the aero 6.0 and a long sleeve castelli jersey, can't wear them for a few weeks as have an operation on the 12th then after a few weeks of recovery I'll be out in them!! Wishing for warmer weather

[@peterahlstedt2043]

Great to see production in Europe. They didn’t mention where fabric and other details is coming from.

[@joshuachia2328]

The aero 6.0 and 6.1 jerseys are my favourite 👍👍

[@vinnyjhawer7847]

I had no idea they made them by HAND!, That certainly explains the price, not to mention the fact it's made in Italy.

[@SzalonyKucharz]

Oh really? Mine was made in Moldova.

[@tehArcher]

my aero race 6 says made in Bosnia

[@vinnyjhawer7847]

@@tehArcher with their prices they better be making EVERYTHING by hand and in Italy. Bloody scandalous.

[@richaw2779]

Brilliant and informative presentation, and great story.. nice one Ollie 🚴🚴🚴

[@paddylogan13]

Not all zips are created equal. Absolutely. The zip on the Gabba/Perfetto is worth the money alone.

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

I would love to have a GCN Jersey ! Also very cool video ! Super neat to see how jerseys are made.

[@kzetting]

ANY manufacturing video would be nice. Informative and just plain interesting.

[@benjaminblabla]

Very interesting video!! And Ollie is a great presenter

[@kobenoyashi531]

Now we see why these jerseys and bibs are so expensive. Also, this is GCN's best presenter.

[@manfredmuench2657]

I agree with the first part anyway....

[@robertoheredia4355]

I really liked the Santini clothing, during the "first season"

[@leeoien3645]

Pretty interesting- for a 15 min Castelli/GCN commercial. Regardless, for the money, the GCN kit I can get on Zwift is a better deal! I rarely buy, for top dollar none the less, any article of clothing where the primary purpose seems to be me paying to be a walking (cycling) advertisement for the brand!

[@Technotranceism]

I like both jerseys really.

[@siquq]

Excellent video!

[@alexandersantiago9141]

Wazzup Fun Of GCN❤️

[@gioelepassoni1891]

This is such great content!

[@andreemurray7039]

Used to like castalli clothing but can't get on with the sizing

[@brittneyswanson8448]

"God I love aero" everything I needed to know about Ollie in one statement.

[@azullchannel7185]

GCN jersey looks neat!!

[@caroldefaria3534]

Love this jersey😍😍

[@davidgraham2586]

I’ve got a fair few items of Castelli clothing...why does none of it say made it Italy? I’ve just looked at my ROS perfetto jersey and it says made in Romania! Is the fabric made there and then finished off in Italy or is this factory just for the elite teams stuff?

[@davidoverfield1249]

Oil is geeking out....about everything. Who would get that excited in a warehouse

[@RJ_Wagga]

Great video on jerseys! Can you do one for bib shorts?

[@daharkkjw]

Super insightful !

[@shaunfreeman6056]

i would order one but i can't get access to the shop. server showing a 502 error!!!!

[@troycollett8540]

I have the kit and it’s awesome

[@harryallen457]

Incredible!

[@jacobjche]

What about the gravitator. It's a tiny black hole that contracts space in front of the bike and a white hole in the back that expands space behind it....

[@zerocooljpn]

zippers from YKK, and sewing machines from JUKI, both Japanese companies. Hey, if it's Japanese, I trust its quality. Castelli stuff is nice, but I also have problems with the sizing... and price, at least for the non-racing non-pro stuff. Maybe I should get one of those GCN jerseys.

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

Did you see the brand signs at the start of this vlog? Are Castelli, Sportful and Karpos all made by the same manufacturer? Never heard of Karpos before.

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

Karpos don't make much cycling stuff, just a couple of (swallows a bit if sick) mountain bike jerseys. Would be interested to know if Sportful and Castelli are made by the same folks though, they seem very reasonably priced.

[@Timtimzi]

@@Bikey_McBeardface sportful and castelli are sister companies

[@mazevx2451]

It's quite usual that a company is manufacturing products in different quality levels and selling them with a different name, maybe even made overseas and only design and QC at the headquarters.

[@donnamobile]

The Karpos brand makes technical clothing for hiking, trail running, climbing, ski mountaineering, etc.

[@willmo1725]

Finnaly i see how they are made. Are all jerseys colored by the sublimation system or do others do it diffrently, ie gore, assos, etc. ?

[@aseemtaneja8883]

Please do a GCN science tech.... Aero jersey vs normal cheap jersey... How much do we save?

[@emmanuelgadian6968]

I wish i have one on this Christmas 🙏🙏

[@tammystringer4044]

Love theses info videos.

[@abedfo88]

cool, ill look out for it on aliexpress haha.

[@meaphotographica]

I wish you guys has an option of dhl or fedex delivery. 12 pounds will be received by my local post that is a headache that I do not want to deal with.

[@TheMASDrummer]

Just ordered one

[@SimersTO]

I bought a blue/white Castelli kit hoping it serves me well

[@jm_sc]

Make a Dark version of GCNs jersey and im buying it!

[@willeverett9552]

How do the taller presenters fit into the tiny little Italian sizing?

[@tquindt1]

Ollie, how many souvenirs were you able to aquire at the factory?

[@zamricyclingchannel3604]

costum GCN very nice and confort i like it, thanks for video

[@lwittrock1]

Cool video!

[@robinterkzer8128]

Marvelous ! xxxxxxx

[@BrianMcDonald]

"That very rarely happens in England, but it does happen in nice places" 🤣

[@bendunbar8334]

This video made me realise the prices might actually be justified.

[@sugarrayhatton]

I dunno, I'd like to see a video of how a cheaper Jersey is made, I'd imagine it's pretty similar

[@stefanopassiglia]

@@sugarrayhatton the cheaper jerseys benefit of the R&D brands like Castelli invest on. What you get with the cheaper jerseys is technology few years old. Good indeed, but not state of the art.

[@m4punisher25]

The higher end tech jerseys and bibs are quite a step above I have Ali kits to castelli, Rapha, and PNS. You can def tell/feel the difference, in pockets, zipper, fit, and aerodynamics but also tech like wind proofing or swear wicking and breathability (which is important for ya extreme+ mild high and low temperature riding) But they all work well it just depends on what you need out of it. I’d say the biggest difference is chamois pads, longevity, and weather tech.

[@deltimmins4869]

Can someone tell me why the kit is so expensive.

[@garyhocking6947]

It is a beautiful kit, but the sizing is ridiculous. I'm a normal size guy, 1.84m tall, 84kg, and need a 2XL. What do bigger riders wear?

[@theantichrome9842]

No kidding. A large is too small to get on and an XL hangs past my ass.

[@nelvintoledo6132]

How to aply your company

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

Decided to take a shot every time Ollie said Aero...........Doctor says I might not make Christmas.

[@calada1212]

the zip was lighter yet stiffer, faster as it has less rolling resistance, more aero n better handling in crosswi....im sorry. thought im in the wheel section;p

[@southern_leyte8230]

Now I know how it's done

[@johnmac9995]

Is all that printed paper single use, or can one printer "back" do several jersey backs? Can that printed paper be recycled, or is this another hidden carbon footprint of cycling?

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

The print can be used multiple times, how many times depends on the design and the equipment used. The home/diy printers you get 1-3 prints depending on the design but with the industrial stuff its many times more, Just look how slow that printer is, if they had to print a new sheet for every couple of jerseys it wouldn't be cost or time effective. It also doesn't put loads of toxic dyes into the water table either.

[@johnmac9995]

@@Bikey_McBeardface that's good to know. These are the sorts of things that bug me. Thanks for the insight.

[@enuazeal]

great! you should do this also for Gabba :)

[@GCNuser123]

any excuse to go back there!

[@F87-b9c]

There isnt a piece of tech invented or will be in my life time that can make my belly aero

[@GCNuser123]

not strictly true - watch this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGW3lmCtp6iEqa8

[@keithmccallum1054]

Question is Castelli and Sportful the same company??

[@GCNuser123]

kinda like sister companies

[@tonyjones9442]

GCNs best presenter. Maybe he should branch out to general broadcasting too? Rather than restricting himself to cycling shows?

[@alfrednxazonke3999]

I like GCN one

[@steverupp1059]

I took the GCN one it´s much cooler then the Ineos :)

[@MaQuGo119]

I would buy one since GMBN XC kit is outdated AF

[@dorothyjoycebugoy5662]

One of my dream is to work of jersey factory..hehe..can i work here?hehe

[@stevecullen]

I love Castelli clothing. I still have a winter jersey which is 26 years old - nearly transparent and the roubaix liner is all but in the washing machine filter but still a favourite. The sizing is a bit crazy (jersey is XXXL or something and I'm 42'' chest...) and I agree with the comment below about styling - give me a solid colour or two and forget all the adverts and we're good to go. I don't think they've got it right every time (much like Rapha) but innovation takes a bit of bravery and willingness to not get things perfect every time - the Gabba is a case in point. Every company now has their version of the Gabba; an amazing garment and a true innovation for anyone who rides in the UK.

[@kittiponchantawongsatorn9032]

Cau send to Thailand?

[@sergio895]

Cyclists, we love anything that saves weight. Let's talk about disk brakes, crew.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Glad to see local production. I hope the raw fabric is not from china.

[@mazevx2451]

Italy is actually the biggest producer of high end/high performance sport fabrics. There are lists where you can follow the selling names of the fabrics to the original manufacturer wich is really boring but also can be really interesting to see who actually produced the fabric you are wearing.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@@mazevx2451 , That is nice. And I instantly believe whatever comes from china are the products of technology hacked through devices of these companies. (which was exposed last month, that they have been doing all over the world).

[@mazevx2451]

@@KetansaCreatesArt sure, the Chinese just started developing their own tech in some ranges, they needed to copy the rest, but actually Western companies do the same thing to each other. But if you buy quality gear from China you often really get a bang for your buck and the quality you need as a weekend warrior. It's a conflict of conscience

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@@mazevx2451 , Well I agree. I have some good quality chinese goods too. Along with business, their intention is to interfere in other countries issues, amplify them and destroy the peace. So I recommend more people encourage and promote local workmanship, fabrication and skills and business.

[@moritzalbr3887]

why is ollie never wearing a mask, even when in close proximity to other people?

[@tommyfreckmann6857]

Horst Frisch shut up.

[@moritzalbr3887]

Tommy Freckmann It's a valid question. All the other people are wearing a mask, why isn't Ollie? Was just wandering.

[@allanboult]

@@moritzalbr3887 Maybe it’s because he’s presenting the video? He looked to be far enough away from people to me...

[@supernoodles908]

@@moritzalbr3887 he's presenting and puts it on afterwards

[@base6535]

If masks work, then why worry about anyone wearing one? Snowflake "logic"