Saunier Duval-Prodir riders will carry a bit less weight over the big climbs than other teams, since their innovative Castelli Superleggera jerseys weigh a mere 70 grams (in size L), less than half the weight of a traditional cycling jersey when dry.
And a soaked Superleggera jersey (due to perspiration or rain) weighs only 140 grams, compared to 400 grams for a standard team jersey. Castelli claims that a Superleggera jersey would provide a one-minute advantage over the course of a five-hour mountain stage.
Keep an eye on those jerseys in coming weeks.
Throw in some shorts and you can truly call them weight wienies.
Throw in some shorts and you can truly call them weight wienies.
Throw in some shorts and you probably will see them!
You can buy those jerseys - http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-717-1-superleggera-jersey.aspx
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