{"id":317752,"date":"2025-11-30T03:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T03:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/317752\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T03:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T03:12:21","slug":"i-used-the-long-sleeve-version-of-the-castelli-gabba-r-at-gravel-burn-and-it-saved-me-from-the-wet-and-cold-at-30-off-this-gabba-r-short-sleeve-black-friday-deal-is-a-no-brainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/317752\/","title":{"rendered":"I used the long-sleeve version of the Castelli Gabba R at Gravel Burn, and it saved me from the wet and cold – at 30% off, this Gabba R short-sleeve Black Friday deal is a no-brainer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yeah, I hear you. Africa is supposed to be hot, right? Especially over spring\/summer time, and it usually is, but the weather gods had other ideas at Gravel Burn<\/a> this year. With heavy rain and cold weather forecast for the entire Stage 1, riders had to get clever about which kit to use. <\/p>\n

As a South African living in the UK, I’ve become a maverick at preparing for all weather conditions and packed my Castelli<\/a> Gabba R jacket as a precaution – a move that paid off for me on Stage 1 of the seven-day gravel stage race<\/a>. The Castelli Gabba R drew crowds at the start, with many riders asking me where I got it and what kind of fabric it was made of. I felt confident in its credentials and knew it would shield me from the rain, keep me warm, and prevent me from overheating. I reckon it’s easily in the top three of the best waterproof cycling jackets<\/a> currently available.<\/p>\n

While the Gabba R deal I’ve found at Merlin Cycles<\/a> is the short-sleeve version, there’s nothing a pair of arm warmers or sleeves can’t solve – besides, the long-sleeve option uses a regular stretch fabric on the sleeves, so there’s nothing in it between the two garments. The specifications are bloody impressive: as I mentioned above, the microporous polyurethane membrane makes it both waterproof and extremely breathable, while being highly elastic and aerodynamic.<\/p>\n

The recommended temperature range of 4\u00b0C to 18\u00b0C makes it ideal for use throughout winter and the shoulder seasons, underscoring its incredible ventilation. There’s also a YKK Vislon waterproof zipper, three rear pockets, and an elongated drop tail for reflectivity and keeping your derriere dry.<\/p>\n

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While these Gabba R jerseys seem to be flying out of the door, there is still a decent spread of sizes available, including medium, large, XL, 2XL and 3XL at Merlin Cycles in the UK and medium and large sizes at Backcountry in the USA.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for deals on other cycling-related components, bikes, tyres, wheels, smart trainers, power meters and more, make sure you take a look at our main Black Friday bikes deals page<\/a>, where our in-house experts have collected more than 100 of the best offers. We also have the Black Friday Cycling Deals Live Hub<\/a>, where the team will be bringing minute-by-minute updates on what’s out there.<\/p>\n

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