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Assos vs Castelli:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Assos and Castelli were level in searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 190 versus 200 branded searches, at 8.3% and 8.7% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about long sleeve jersey brands, Castelli appeared in three of the four answers and Assos in none.

Among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Castelli, about 5% more searches than Assos

Castelli 200 searchesAssos 190 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Castelli, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Assos in 0

Castelli in 3 of 4Assos in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Castelli, the only one of the two named

Castelli first in 2Assos never named

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Top long sleeve jersey brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Castelli was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Assos did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Fox Racing1st
  2. Troy Lee Designs2nd
  3. Tineli3rd
  4. Castelli4th
  5. Rapha5th
  6. Assos–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Tineli3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Castelli3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Rapha2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Troy Lee Designs2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Fox Racing2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Assos0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about long sleeve jersey brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which long sleeve jersey brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Castelli
    2. 2Tineli
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Fox Racing
    2. 2Troy Lee Designs
    3. 3Rapha
    4. 4Castelli
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best long sleeve jersey brand in New Zealand for cool weather rides?”

    1. 1Tineli
    2. 2Castelli
    3. 3Rapha
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best cycling jersey”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “long sleeve cycling jersey nz”

    1. 1Fox Racing
    2. 2Troy Lee Designs
    3. 3Tineli

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Assos or Castelli more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Assos and Castelli by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six long sleeve jersey brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Assos and Castelli among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Castelli, Assos. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRaphaTroy Lee DesignsTineliCastelliAssosFox Racing
Oct 202531.7%31.3%17%10.4%7%2.6%
Nov 202532.7%27.4%18.3%8.7%9.9%3%
Dec 202529.9%30.8%16.7%8.1%10.3%4.3%
Jan 202637.4%30.3%13.4%8%8%2.9%
Feb 202632.6%30.9%13.7%9.4%10.3%3%
Mar 202630.4%35.2%12.8%9.2%9.6%2.8%
Apr 202632.7%29.4%13.1%11.8%9.8%3.3%
May 202636.4%26.8%11.9%13.8%9.7%1.5%
Jun 202634%30.6%11.1%12.8%8.1%3.4%
Jul 202636.5%26.9%14.6%11%8.7%2.3%
Aug 202633.9%30.5%13.6%9.3%10.2%2.5%
Sep 202634.9%31.4%14%8.7%8.3%2.6%

How has the Assos and Castelli comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Assos took it in November 2025, Castelli took it in April 2026, Assos took it in August 2026, Castelli took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Assos’ share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand moved from 7% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 160 to 190.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Castelli’s share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand moved from 10.4% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 240 to 200.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand long sleeve jersey brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Assos lost share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand, from 10.2% to 8.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Castelli lost share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 8.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Assos’ and Castelli’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Assos

2 branded search terms

  • assos
  • assos cycling

Castelli

2 branded search terms

  • castelli
  • castelli cycling

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