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Castelli UPF 50 + Lite Arm Sleeves

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Reviewed 6/1/2023
by Stanley
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good arm coolers

These fit snug but are comfortable. No negatives.

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Reviewed 5/25/2023
by Anonymous
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Denver, CO
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Love these sleeves!

I use these sleeves on longer weekly rides. They save my arms from the heat and UV rays! Easy on, stay put, easy off.

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Reviewed 12/2/2022
by Dmurph
Austown Texas
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Sun sleeves

My dermatologist advised me to use sun sleeves to prevent any further skin damage to my over 60 yr old arms. I have tried a few products and these are quite nice. They are light, breathable and fit well. They are the best sun protection for my arms I have found.

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Reviewed 10/11/2021
by Seth
Idaho
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice arm sleeves

These are pretty much what I expected- fit true to Castelli size for me (normally wear medium jerseys in Castelli). These are comfortable on my skinnier arms in size medium (guys with regular size arms will probably want large or bigger). The material really does have a cool to the touch feeling and they're pretty thin. Used on a ride with temps in the upper 50s-lower 60s and they kept my arms just warm enough as well. The white gets dirty really easily but I will just wash by hand. I'm not sure how long they will hold up as the seams had some loose pieces already. But overall, they are nice for me and most importantly a good fit on my arms.

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Reviewed 6/22/2021
by Bike_Fanatic
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Livermore California
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Cooler that riding with no Sleeves - I Love Em

I love these sleeves. Cooler that riding with no Sleeves - I Love Em.

My Doctor told me to start taking better care of my self skin-cancer-wise.

I now ride with long sleeves and gloves (Yeti) all the time.

I don't like putting on sunscreen - Too lazy - These work great.

These sleeves turn all my old short sleeve jersey into long sleeves and look cool with the white color

I'm a Scorpio so the Castelli Scorpion graphic is cool.

They stay in place real well. I'm 5' 11" and 190 pounds.

I ordered Large - They worked - Time Trial type fit

I went up to Extra Large and I like the fit and length a bit better.

Those Euros must be tiny......

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Reviewed 12/5/2022
by Old NE Roadie
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Rhode Island
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Good sun protection

Bought these on sale for summer riding. Better than sun screen - easy on and off, don't sweat off, not too hot on summer days.

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Reviewed 5/30/2022
by Joe Bob
Texas
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Works great

These are thin and breath well when you�re moving. They do feel a bit uncomfortable when I�m still air and not moving, but that�s to be expected with skin tight arm sleeves. If they were loose and baggy, they would be more comfortable but less aerodynamic.

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Reviewed 10/8/2020
by bryanbooya
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Tustin, CA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Cooler than nothing

I bought these to spare my skin from both UV radiation and chemical sunscreen. My past experience with Castelli has been great, so despite not being the cheapest arm sleeves, I figure they'll be a better value in the long run. They definitely protect. They definitely fit and feel great, although you might want to size down if you're built like me with skinny arms. I'm 6'0" and Medium fits perfectly. The fabric is superb! I definitely feel cooler in the sun, partly because my skin isn't getting direct sunlight, but also because the evaporative cooling of the fabric is really good!

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Reviewed 8/30/2021
by CrankyNinja
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Minneapolis, MN
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Worked well, survived wash machine, and scorpions logos make you a biking ninja - what's not to like?

Bought these sleeves for a 3 day August summer ride with fairly intense sun (Wisconsin). Didn't use any sunscreen, and these worked great. My arms also felt cooler when riding, and bands gripped well without being uncomfortable. Be warned that the rad scorpion logos may cause your foes to quake, and fellow riders to seethe with jealousy!

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Reviewed 8/24/2021
by Anonymous
Washington, DC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice material.

Unfortunately medium is too large for my skinny arms. 5'10" 135lbs. Fit if I pull them up over my jersey sleeves, but that looks silly. I have an old pair that must have been size small that fit great. Will pass these new ones on to a friend and buy another size small set. Eliminates having to put on sun cream and just generally feels cooler when riding in the midday summer sun.

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Reviewed 8/25/2021
by Anonymous
Washington, DC
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Nice material.

Unfortunately medium is too large for my skinny arms. 5'-10" 135lbs. Fit if I pull them up over my jersey sleeves, but that looks silly. I have an old pair that must have been size small that fit great. Will pass these new ones on to a friend and buy another size small set. Eliminates having to put on sun cream and just generally feels cooler when riding in the midday summer sun.

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Reviewed 8/20/2021
by MTSPSU
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State College, PA
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just what I was looking for in arm coverage

I was looking for a lightweight set of arm warmers to use during early morning rides to curb against the cooler temperatures of the NE. I decided to buy these when BTD put them on sale and I'm glad I did as they are exactly what I was looking for. First ride was an early morning ride with temps in the high 50's. The Castelli arm sleeves kept me comfortable even after the temps rose into the mid-60s. So glad I purchased these from BTD.

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Reviewed 4/26/2022
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Cave Creek AZ
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
good fit but starting to fray after a months use

I have had this product for a little over a month the fit is excellent but they are already starting to fray

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Reviewed 6/30/2017
by erw
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coast of oregon
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2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Florence, Oregon 97439

Looks good, quality and fit rite on...

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Reviewed 3/4/2022
by Six-O
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SE Texas
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Nice sun sleeves

These sun sleeves better sun protection than my old lightweight Pearl Izumis and not as much as my new denser Pearl Izumi ones. They stay up nicely.

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Reviewed 8/6/2020
by N R
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Miami, FL
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great sun protection. I use this in South Florida for those long Saturday rides

Great sun protection. I use this in South Florida for those long Saturday rides. The quality is very nice. I handwash them after use to try and extend their life. So far I have used them on about 10 rides and no signs of any defects or poor stitching. Very happy

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Reviewed 4/9/2020
by Anonymous
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Wichita, KS
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Better than sun screen

These were purchased to eliminate the need to use sun screen on longer rides.

I am 5'11 with a small frame and average length arms for my height. The large sleeves are the proper length and have a loose fit. They have gripper elastic to help keep them up via friction with the jersey sleeves. So far it is working but time will tell whether the size is a problem or not.

I don't notice them making my arms feel warm while riding but do notice the heat when stopped. One thing you can do is wet them and then you have cooling unless it is really humid.

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Reviewed 5/2/2021
by Anonymous
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good product

Fit well

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Reviewed 1/20/2019
by Jeff
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Kenai, Alaska
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Better than sun block

I've had my arms burnt badly on several IM triathlons since the sunblock eventually sweated off, either on the bike or run. These solved the problem. They weren't buky or bothersome and transitioned to my jersey. I didn't notice them, and I didn't get burnt (in South America during their summer).

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Reviewed 7/5/2018
by SunCityTXBiker
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Texas
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Remains Cool and Blocks the Sun

Though more expensive than competitors, the material is a better quality. It is not hot even in direct sunlight and over 90 degrees. Much better than a thick layer of suntan lotion that may not work and allow direct sun making it feel hotter.

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