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Campagnolo Indio jersey and Neon bib shorts
€179, €199 | Lightweight and breathable Italian style
The Good
Comfortable and stylish jersey; great long distance pad in the shorts
The Bad
Bold print on the bib shorts won’t meet every taste
DRIVETRAIN INNOVATOR Campagnolo is a legend of Italian engineering. It has also been quietly producing quality riding kit for years now, covering everything from lightweight racewear to tough gravel kit and casual wear for men and women.
The Indio jersey is where classic style and technical fabrics meet, using a combination of a closely woven yet highly breathable and fast-wicking torso and lightweight, close-fitting mesh sleeves. This is set off nicely with a full-length zip and classic silver steel Campagnolo shield logo zip pull. The fit is close on the arms and a little more generous in the body, with sizing true to UK norms.
Three generous pockets on the rear and a slightly dropped tail complete what is a beautifully made, good-looking, high-performing jersey. Men’s and women’s versions come in a choice of colourways.
“The good-looking Indio jersey is where classic style and technical fabrics meet”
The men’s Neon bib short combines a heavy-duty fabric lined with anti-abrasion panels and a lighter, more breathable fabric on the flanks, which Campagnolo claims is more aerodynamic than standard Lycra.
The broad, seamless, raw-edged braces with X-shaped rear are very comfortable and don’t roll up. The 3D preformed pad has multi-density padding and a fast-wicking silk-soft surface. Its shape is spot on. The two-waystretch pad uses antibacterial fibres and feels like it’s moving with you as you pedal.
This all adds up to make these very comfortable with an unobtrusive fit. However, the large Campagnolo wing logos on each flank may not be to everyone’s taste. Indio bib shorts are available for women (¤139).
Perfect partner
Campagnolo Potassio socks
€19.90
The Potassios come in matching colourways to the Indio jersey. The mid-height, 24cm-tall socks are a stretchy, ribbed fabric that’s compressive and ensures snug, crease-free fitting. Midweight, they’re ideal for cool days, and the wicking material stays dry when you’re working hard.