Castelli Premio Evo Jersey Review 2026
What to Look For
Most triathletes race in a tri suit, but the bike leg of training — the long endurance rides, group sessions and hilly climbing days that make up the bulk of your saddle time — is usually done in a standard cycling jersey. Castelli’s Premio Evo sits at the top of the brand’s non-race jersey range, built around a distinctive stretch-woven fabric rather than the knitted jerseys most brands default to.
Key Features
- Recycled stretch-woven fabric — A dense but light, perforated fabric on the body panels with a distinctly different feel and drape to a typical knitted jersey, while still stretching enough for a race-ready fit.
- Sweat-wicking performance — The perforated weave is specifically noted for wicking moisture effectively on hot days, an underrated feature for long summer training rides.
- Collarless construction — Removes the traditional collar for a lighter, cooler feel around the neck, with subtle, near-invisible tonal branding rather than large logos.
- Sizing range — Men’s XS–XXL, women’s XS–XL.
Our Verdict
Reviewers consistently note that the woven fabric genuinely feels different to anything else in most cyclists’ jersey drawers — it’s a distinctive, premium material rather than marketing language. Where opinion splits is value: performance is very good, but whether it’s good enough to justify the price premium over other high-end jerseys depends on how much you personally value that exclusivity and fabric feel. For triathletes who do serious weekly bike volume and want a genuinely comfortable jersey for long rides in the heat, the wicking performance and collarless fit are worth the extra spend. If you’re kitting out for occasional rides rather than daily training, a mid-tier jersey will do the job for considerably less.
Priced at £172.00 on Tredz (RRP £230).
Buying Tips
- Castelli jerseys traditionally run slim — if you’re between sizes, sizing up is usually the safer call for a training jersey you’ll wear for hours at a time.
- The collarless design changes how the zip sits at the neck compared with a traditional collared jersey — worth trying on before committing if you’re used to a collar.
- Rotate two or three jerseys through a training week rather than relying on one — the fabric’s performance holds up better with less frequent washing per garment.
Care and Maintenance
Wash in cool water on a gentle cycle and avoid fabric softener, which clogs the perforated weave and reduces its wicking performance over time. Air dry rather than tumble dry to protect the stretch-woven fabric’s shape and elasticity. Turn the jersey inside out before washing to protect the printed branding and zip.
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