Castelli vs Rapha:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rapha had more branded searches than Castelli among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand. Rapha had about 800 branded searches, while Castelli had 200. Rapha made up 34.9% of all long sleeve jersey brand searches we track, and Castelli accounted for 8.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about long sleeve jersey brands, Castelli appeared in three of the four answers and Rapha in two. Castelli and Rapha were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Rapha, about 4 searches for every 1 for Castelli
Who does AI mention more?
Castelli, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Rapha in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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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. Rapha was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Castelli and Rapha were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fox Racing1st
Troy Lee Designs2nd
Tineli3rd- Castelli4th
- Rapha5th
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
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which long sleeve jersey brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best long sleeve jersey brand in New Zealand for cool weather rides?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cycling jersey”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“long sleeve cycling jersey nz”
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 Castelli or Rapha more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Castelli and Rapha 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.
Share of searches by month for Rapha, Castelli. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rapha | Troy Lee Designs | Tineli | Castelli | Assos | Fox Racing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 31.3% | 17% | 10.4% | 7% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 27.4% | 18.3% | 8.7% | 9.9% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.9% | 30.8% | 16.7% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.4% | 30.3% | 13.4% | 8% | 8% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.6% | 30.9% | 13.7% | 9.4% | 10.3% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 35.2% | 12.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 29.4% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 26.8% | 11.9% | 13.8% | 9.7% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 34% | 30.6% | 11.1% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.5% | 26.9% | 14.6% | 11% | 8.7% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 30.5% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.9% | 31.4% | 14% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% |
How has the Castelli and Rapha comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rapha was ahead of Castelli in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapha’s share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand moved from 31.7% to 34.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 730 to 800.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand long sleeve jersey brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rapha gained share of searches among long sleeve jersey brands in New Zealand, from 33.9% to 34.9%.
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 Castelli’s and Rapha’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.
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