Best Castelli Road Bike Gloves

Castelli has proven itself well capable of going wildly off-script when it comes to redesigning, reimagining, and revolutionizing inclement-weather cycling kit. The Scalda Glove is an example of the brand playing it relatively conservatively, with even the name being a simple expression of utility. (Scalda is Italian for the verb "heats.") Of course, "utility" means something completely different for Castelli than for almost any other brand, and the Scalda's utilitarian ability to shield against the elements while maintaining a slim, low-bulk fit means it is to most cycling gloves as a carbon race bike is to a tricycle. The Scalda's body is constructed from a tightly woven material called Ultra Fleece that's both water- and windproof. Ultra Fleece presents a nigh impermeable shell to the external elements, but the internal face is a soft, brushed, low-loft fleece that creates a barrier of trapped body heat between your skin and the shoulder-season chill. The body is trimmed with the usual Castelli fixings: silicone grip on the palm, conductive fingertips for touchscreen use, and low-profile stretch cuff that helps seal the elements out of both glove and sleeve. Castelli recommends a temperature range of 42-60 degrees Fahrenheit, which matches perfectly with the typical workload of late fall and early spring. Chances are good you've used a pair of wool or faux-wool knit gloves that occupied a similar temperature range, but the addition of element resistance with the Scalda means your rides won't be limited to days without the chance of precipitation.