Castelli Aero Race 5.1 jersey review

If you are looking for some extra speed an aero jersey is a good place to start. The Casteli Aero Race 5.1 jersey is claimed to be the most aerodynamic jersey the Italian brand has ever made

Castelli Aero Race 5.1 jersey
Cycling Weekly Verdict

If you are after some extra speed and don't currently own an aero jersey, this is a great product.

Reasons to buy
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    Aero

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    Good Fit

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    Very Light

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    Pockets are spot on

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    Nice colours

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    Durable

Reasons to avoid
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    Even though Rapha is much more, £90 is still expensive for a jersey

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Castelli is considered to have been at the forefront of the aerodynamic clothing revolution, through its involvement with the Cervelo Test and Garmin teams. For 2016, the sixth iteration of its aero jersey, the Castelli Aero Race 5.1 jersey, is claimed to be slightly faster than the previous version with the main advancements coming in improved comfort and durability.

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