Castelli Nanoflex Leg Warmers

Castelli Nanoflex Leg Warmers

A staple part of any cyclist’s wardrobe is the humble leg warmer. One of the most versatile pieces of kit a rider will own. This is even more so with the Castelli Nanoflex Leg Warmers, the choice of Team Cannondale professional cyclists when the weather turns bad. They have used them in abysmal conditions where keeping the legs warm, dry and functioning at there best was of paramount importance.

Unlike standard leg warmers that absorb water, weighing you down, getting you cold and making you uncomfortable, the Nanoflex material is water resistant and keeps the worst of the weather at bay.

This leg warmer has another party trick in the dry, when it transforms into a Thermo-Flex product, keeping the rider warm and keeping the wind chill out with a very stretchy fabric.

The Nano name comes from the use of nanofilaments, that repel water and allows rain to run off the fabric rather than absorbing it.

Do not panic though, this is not a boil in the bag, sweaty garment. The Nanoflex material is still highly breathable, an ideal fabric whatever the temperature or whatever falls out of the sky.

Ankle zips make taking the leg warmers on and off a breeze and silicone grippers around the legs keep the warmers from slipping down.