The Secondapelle RC Glove is an extra-lightweight, no frills, all-performance glove that feels like a protective layer of skin on your hand. Castelli's goal was to make a fully functional and practical glove that appears minimal in all respects. We can see this becoming a go-to summer piece for many riders.

The heart of the glove is the AX Suede palm with strategic perforations, no-stitch padding, and tacky sublimated grip material at the thumb crotch and outer palm. The back of the glove is a soft, 4-way stretch fabric that wicks away moisture and is comfortable on the skin. There is no obvious pull-tab to the glove, but once you see the extended collar of the suede palm, you will realize that this feature is actually integrated into the palm design, carefully stitched to keep it durable without bulk . Our take is that this glove favors riders who prefer less padding and desire more road feel. Many every day riders fall into this category, and if you are running carbon bars, or an aluminum bar with a good wrap, you'd be surprised at how comfortable a minimally padded glove will feel, and immediately notice an improvement in your tactile connection to the bike. This is especially important to assertive cyclists who corner and descend with a desire to hold speed safely. The Secondapelle RC Glove delivers feel and comfort, without sacrificing performance or protection.