The Entrata Bib Tights would have been considered a top-end tight a few seasons ago such are their excellent function, comfort and performance. Using Thermoflex, the benchmark thermal material for warmth and flexibility, these tights will lock in warmth during all but the coldest of riding days. The upper body and bib straps use mesh to guarantee optimal breathability - and it makes it easy to tailor warmth via your choice of base layer. A reduction in seams throughout boosts comfort too. With their drive to deliver you functional cycling kit, Castelli doesn't overlook the details that can make a huge difference to comfort and performance. Ankle zippers make them easy to get on and off, a particularly welcome feature at the end of a long ride. Reflective details provide visibility when you're doing your training after dark. And then there's the Kiss Air2 seat pad - so good even some Castelli pro riders cite it as a favourite. Kiss Air2 seat pad The Kiss Air2 seat pad incorporates as many of the features and comfort as the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless and super soft, brushed microfibre top maximizes comfort and fit. It's flexible to move with you and a bacteriostatic treatment helps stop saddle sores and infection. Dual-density and infinitely variable thickness foam give you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad - maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter.
For the Insider Bib Shorts, Castelli have used their inferno fabric, this lightweight material is quick to draw moisture off the skin, avoiding discomfort from sweat build-up and it won't get wetted out either so avoids cold clamminess as you cool down. Continuing the lightweight theme the shorts feature the Giro Air leg grippers, raw-cut edges and vertical silicone grippers hold firm without exerting too much pressure. Hard intervals efforts will have you breathing deeply but thanks to the extra-stretchy Doppio waistband you'll always feel unrestricted. The shorter timescales of indoor training don't call for the thickest of pads, instead, the slimmer and lighter Kiss Air2 seat pad keeps comfort levels high but optimises breathability and moisture control, ideal for all your harder interval sessions. If you're short of time or don't relish battling traffic and cold dark evenings, then why not pull on your Insider Bib Shorts and enjoy a hard indoor training session to keep your fitness building during winter - while the legs are screaming you'll still enjoy perfect Castelli comfort.
The Explore Velocissimo Bib Tights are designed with all-over thermal leg protection, the Thermoflex fabric featuring a cosy and soft brushed inner face to lock in your body heat. Once you're pedalling you'll also enjoy the excellent flexibility and support the tights offer. Flexibility and warmth mean your hard-working muscles are kept supple for efficient riding come colder weather. Castelli have also tailored the tights with fewer seams, leading to less chance of irritation and improving your overall cycling comfort. Meanwhile, to the upper body, a mesh bib section allows your skin to breathe and lets you tailor upper body warmth to just how you like it with your base layer choice. At the heart of the tights is a superbly comfortable Castelli's Kiss Air seat pad. Kiss Air 2 Seat Pad The Kiss Air 2 Seat Pad aims to incorporate as many of the features and comfort as the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. 1. Seamless skin care layer: A super-soft, brushed microfibre top that maximizes comfort and fit. Seamlessly engineered to eliminate chafing and abrasion. Flexible to move with you. Bacteriostatic treatment to avoid saddle sores and infection. 2. Continuously variable thickness: Dual density and infinitely variable thickness give you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad. Maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter. 3. Anatomic shape: Comfort is further enhanced by creating a perfect interface to your body during every pedal stroke. Offering fantastic performance at a keen price point, the Explore Thermal Bib Tights will encourage you to get out on your bike and enjoy those crisp, cold days of winter.
Probably the ideal choice for the majority of your winter cycling, the Velocissimo 5 Bib Tights mixes functional fabrics to fend off cooler temperatures and panels that resist damp roads. Most of the tight are made in Castelli’s Thermoflex fabric. This may not be their warmest fabric, but in cool weather, it’s ideal to take a chill off while offering fantastic stretch and a soft feel against the skin. When you don’t need a deep winter tight it’s ideal. From just below the knee, you’ll find Nano-flex deployed. This stretch-woven fabric, with a fleece back, is both warm and offers water-repellent performance to keep road spray off. The high level of stretch ensures a smooth fit and the raw ankle edge, without zippers, keeps the fit firm and streamlined but still easy to pull on and off. Meanwhile, the mesh bib section upper maintains excellent sweat management. KISS Air² Seat Pad The KISS Air² seat pad has been designed specifically for male riders, providing high-performance comfort across all conditions. Next to the skin, a super-soft stretch microfibre offers brilliant comfort. And with seamless construction, chafing and abrasion are all but eliminated. Next, infinitely variable thickness padding offers outstanding support. Maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter.
Winter Winners Winter is where you’ll build your fitness towards the highs of summer form and for those of you who race, hopefully, the summer race wins. And if you’ve got some long base miles on your training plan, the Women’s Polare 3 Bib Tights ensure you can get outdoors and tick off the session in comfort, despite plunging winter temperatures. This is made possibly firstly via the GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front panels. This totally windproof material faces into the cold, preventing the heat sapping effects of windchill, locking in all the heat you generate when riding. Meanwhile, all-weather protection is also boosted thanks to the Nano Flex 3G on the bum and the back of the lower legs. This water-repellent fabric provides splash and spray protection when roads are wet. Castelli also uses their Thermoflex across the back of thighs. This fleece-backed stretch material insulates you against the cold while also providing the renowned Castelli fit. With its excellent stretch, it allows you to enjoy a smooth unrestricted pedal stroke too. Bib straps are kept minimal, offering excellent moisture management and letting you choose suitable base layers to suit conditions and your own preference/natural warmth. And for those of you training at night, large reflective inserts to the front and back of the legs grab attention when pedalling. KISS Air² Donna Seat Pad The KISS Air² seat pad has been designed specifically for female riders, providing high-performance comfort across all conditions. Next to the skin, a super-soft stretch microfibre offers brilliant comfort. And with seamless construction, chafing and abrasion are all but eliminated. Next, infinitely variable thickness padding offers outstanding support. Maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter.
Seamless ‘Less is More’ Performance As soon as you pull the Women’s Premio Black Bib Shorts on you’ll immediately notice these are unlike other shorts you’ll have worn. They take a less is more approach to design, with fewer seams and fewer panels than is usual for cycling shorts. This is made possible by an engineered fabric that seamlessly changes in characteristic to suit each part of the body. With no need to stitch panels together, comfort is enhanced and gives the shorts a sleek and sophisticated look. Gradient Stretch At the pelvis, both compression and support are high, holding the seat pad firmly in place. The fabric is also thicker to avoid any transparency issues. Meanwhile, the fabric becomes lighter as it moves down the thighs. This gives a significant boost to mobility and moisture management, ideal as you inject some pace and intensity during your ride. And the four-way stretch provides just the right amount of muscle support. Raw cut endings and rubberised yarns keep the legs securely and smoothly in place too. We then move to the upper body and the bib straps. Once again premium fabrics feature, offering just the right level of hold to secure the shorts without cutting into your shoulders. A perforated back regulates body temperature while bonded edges make sure you don’t notice the thickness of a stitched edge. Women’s Progetto X2 Air Seamless Seat Pad The first contact point against the skin is the super-soft upper skin-care material. It's now seamless and even softer than previous generation pads. The next layer, Castelli’s infinitely variable thickness padding, imparts just the right level of support where you need it - thicker under the sit bones and thinner on the sides and under the perineum. The results are outstanding comfort with reduced bulk. Lastly, to really push home superior comfort levels, perforated viscous padding is added under the highly sensitive ischial and perineum pressure areas, offering luxurious support when you're on the saddle for hours on end. Laser-etched logos and a subtle finish ensure the Women's Premio's looks are as premium as their comfort. With obsessive attention to detail, these are Castelli’s most refined cycling shorts yet.
Seamless Performance As soon as you pull the Premio Black Bib Shorts on you’ll immediately notice these are unlike other shorts you’ll have worn. They lack the multiple seams of normal shorts and have fewer panels than is usual. This is made possible by an innovative engineered fabric that seamlessly changes in characteristic to suit each part of the body. With no need to stitch panels together, comfort is enhanced and gives the shorts a sleek, sophisticated look. Gradient Stretch At the pelvis, both compression and support are high, holding the seat pad firmly in place. The fabric is also thicker to avoid any transparency issues. Meanwhile, the fabric becomes lighter as it moves down the thighs. This gives a significant boost to mobility and moisture management, ideal as you inject some pace and intensity during your ride. And the four-way stretch provides just the right amount of muscle support. Raw cut endings and rubberised yarns keep the legs securely and smoothly in place too. We then move to the upper body and the bib straps. Once again premium fabrics feature, offering just the right level of hold to secure the shorts without cutting into your shoulders. A perforated back regulates body temperature while bonded edges make sure you don’t notice the thickness of a stitched edge. Progetto X2 Air Seamless Seat Pad The first contact point against the skin is the super-soft upper skin-care material. It's now seamless and even softer than previous generation pads. The next layer, Castelli’s infinitely variable thickness padding, imparts just the right level of support where you need it - thicker under the sit bones and thinner on the sides and under the perineum. The results are outstanding comfort with reduced bulk. Lastly, to really push home superior comfort levels, perforated viscous padding is added under the highly sensitive ischial and perineum pressure areas, offering luxurious support when you're on the saddle for hours on end. Laser-etched logos and a subtle finish ensure the Premio Shorts' looks are as premium as their comfort. With an obsessive attention to detail, these are Castelli’s most refined cycling shorts yet.
Premium Performance. Minus a Premium Price. Bringing together as much technology as possible from their premium cycling shorts, but without the premium cost, the Competizione Kit Cycling Bib Shorts are perfectly at home in the cut and thrust of a race but also brilliantly comfortable for all those times when you're not pining a number on. From their Free Aero Race 4 shorts come both the low-drag Vortex BLC textured fabric on the legs and the Giro4 leg grippers, complete with a raw-edge finish for a wonderfully smooth and comfortable fit and slippery aerodynamics. Mesh straps to the bib section guarantee excellent breathability and flatlock stitching ensure chafing is a thing of the past. Not only benefitting from Castelli's fabric know-how, but the Competizione also get a signature Castelli fit. Supportive of your muscles and with the perfect degree of flexibility, they're ever so comfortable from the moment you pull them on. The cost to performance ratio is simply unbeatable. KISS Air2 Seat Pad When you're on the bike you'll also enjoy superb on-the-saddle comfort from Castelli's KISS Air2 seat pad. Next to the skin, you'll enjoy the luxury of Castelli's softest ever surface fabric, delivering immediate comfort. Seamless construction and stretch fit all but eliminate chafing as you push the watts. Next comes the dual-density, variable thickness padding. This sees maximum density and thickness across the ischial zone, reduced thickness around the perineum and then minimum thickness at the edges. This is all wrapped up in an anatomically shaped pad for optimal comfort for any distance.
Come spring and summer and ever-longer hours of daylight, there comes the chance to get out and enjoy riding more and more. And when you're riding further, faster and building summer fitness, the Women's Velocissima 3 Cycling Bib Shorts keep you pedalling comfortably. The premium Endurance Evolution fabric used in their construction gives the perfect balance of muscle support and pedalling flexibility. The matte finish also adds a premium look and feel. At the ends of the legs, raw-cut edges give a smooth finish, avoiding excess pressure and bulges, while silicone grippers hold the shorts nicely in place. To the upper body, wide, flexible bib straps can be worn crisscrossed to the front or back, depending on what you find most comfortable. And with that high stretch, you can also take nature breaks without the need to remove the bibs. Kiss Air2 Donna Seat Pad Created specifically for female cyclists, the Kiss Air2 Donna Seat Pad incorporates many features of the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. Now with an even softer next-to-skin layer and with seamless construction, the Kiss Air2 eliminates chafing and features a bacteriostatic treatment to avoid saddle sores and infection. Next, the dual-density and infinitely variable thickness give you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad. Thicker, and now more supportive where needed, slimmer where it's not. And with an anatomic shape, pedalling flexibility is in no way compromised.
The concept for the Women's Free Aero RC Bib Shorts is simple; use a premium seat pad, offer a refined fit with perfect muscle support and then remove everything else that’s not absolutely necessary. Whether you pin on a race number or not, the Women's Free Aero RC are Castelli's most refined race short yet, with a fit and features that make them perfect for any cyclist. Less is More The focus of any cycling short is of course comfort, and here Castelli have taken a less is more approach. Compared to previous Free shorts there are now fewer panels, down from 10 to 5, and hence fewer seams. Highly supportive Forza 2 fabric is used to offer just the right amount of support and compression too. This all combines to give a brilliantly refined and sculpted fit, a wonderful sense of freedom during your pedal stroke and far less chance of chafing. This minimalist approach also extends to the leg grippers - or rather the lack of grippers. Instead, there are raw cut edges that feel fantastic. This has been made possible by extensive testing (28 prototypes), to get the fit and feel just right, and the support of compressive fabric. This gives an unrivalled sense of freedom and comfort that is unmatched. No more harsh elastic or irritating silicone. Refined Bib Straps When it comes to the upper body, again Castelli have sought to minimise the construction, removing bulk, boosting comfort and improving airflow. Open-weave bib straps let air in while also letting moisture evaporate away quickly. To the back, a reinforcing yoke ensures your straps remain flat and in place, while the mesh back is kept narrow, again to improve airflow to the body and prevent overheating. At the lower back, the bib forms a convenient storage pocket too. Women’s Progetto X² Air Donna Seat Pad The top-end Women’s Progetto X2 Air Donna seat pad is now better than ever. Castelli has improved the shape of the back and improved the method of stitching it in place. The result is it now sits flatter and offers greater comfort. The X2 retains its awesome ventilating perforations, keeping you cooler and drier on endurance rides. The design allows air and moisture to flow directly to the surface fabric for quick evaporation maintaining dryness. A 3-layer component construction also features two densities of foam plus gel pads to provide progressive damping. A super-soft and stretchy next-to-skin layer, with an antibacterial finish, completes this premium pad.
As with any Castelli bib short, the Free Unlimited Cycling Bib Shorts are all about comfort and flexibility. And it doesn't get more comfortable than the Progetto X² Air seamless seat pad inside. With a super-soft stretchy top layer, copious ventilation and supportive padding, it excels over longer distances. Engineered for Adventure Flexibility comes by the way of the Forza 2 fabric. 32% Lycra® content offers just the right degree of compression and muscle support while allowing smooth and powerful pedalling. At the bottom of the legs, a raw-cut edge and the compressive Forza ensures a perfect fit without the need of a gripper. Less weight and more comfort. With abrasion-resistant Dyneema® side protection, you can lean into loose gravel turns with more confidence too – it could be the difference between a hole in shorts and road rash or dusting yourself down and carrying on riding. To the upper body, minimalist bib-straps see material stripped away, saving weight and boosting ventilation. Across the lower back, 2 mesh pockets provide storage space, while the legs also get pockets, made in light and fast-wicking materials so you don't notice they're there. This lets you forgo a traditional pocketed cycling jersey and go ride in a performance cycling tee. Progetto X² Air Seat Pad The pro-level Progetto X2 Air seat pad utilises ventilating perforations to keep you cooler and drier on endurance rides. The design allows air and moisture to flow directly to the surface fabric for quick evaporation maintaining dryness. The seat pad is constructed in 3 layer components, each dedicated to a specific purpose to create the most comfortable seat pad available.
The concept for the Free Aero RC Bib Shorts is simple; use a premium seat pad, offer a refined fit with perfect muscle support and then remove everything else that’s not absolutely necessary. Whether you pin on a race number or not, the Free Aero RC are Castelli's most refined race short yet, with a fit and features that make them perfect for any cyclist. Less is More The focus of any cycling short is of course comfort, and here Castelli have taken a less is more approach. Compared to previous Free shorts there are now fewer panels, down from 10 to 5, and hence fewer seams. Highly supportive Forza 2 fabric is used to offer just the right amount of support and compression too. This all combines to give a brilliantly refined and sculpted fit, a wonderful sense of freedom during your pedal stroke and far less chance of chafing. This minimalist approach also extends to the leg grippers - or rather the lack of grippers. Instead, there are raw cut edges that feel fantastic. This has been made possible by extensive testing (28 prototypes), to get the fit and feel just right, and the support of compressive fabric. This gives an unrivalled sense of freedom and comfort that is unmatched. No more harsh elastic or irritating silicone. Refined Bib Straps When it comes to the upper body, again Castelli have sought to minimise the construction, removing bulk, boosting comfort and improving airflow. Open-weave bib straps let air in while also letting moisture evaporate away quickly. To the back, a reinforcing yoke ensures your straps remain flat and in place, while the mesh back is kept narrow, again to improve airflow to the body and prevent overheating. At the lower back, the bib forms a convenient storage pocket too. Progetto X² Air Seat Pad The top-end Progetto X2 Air Seatpad is now better than ever. Castelli has improved the shape of the back and improved the method of stitching it in place. The result is it now sits flatter and offers greater comfort. The X2 retains its awesome ventilating perforations, keeping you cooler and drier on endurance rides. The design allows air and moisture to flow directly to the surface fabric for quick evaporation maintaining dryness. A 3 layer component construction also features two densities of foam plus gel pads to provide progressive damping. A super-soft and stretchy next-to-skin layer, with an antibacterial finish, completes this premium pad.