Overhauled for 2020, this game changing road bibshort with award-winning multiple pad width technology now boasts a 'perfect fit' with lumbar support and power straps.Key Features: High quality Italian power Lycra® fabric with coldblack® technology dramatically reducing heat buildup and providing UPF50, Updated 700 series pad with improved foam construction and a micro-polyester face fabric for unrivalled comfort. Computer cut “Continuously Variable Profile” (CVP) stretch technology with antibacterial finish and available in 3 pad width options, Ergonomic, pre-shaped multi panel construction, New bib construction combining wide elastic straps and supportive high wicking rear panel, High power, lumbar support panel, Raw edge hem bands with inner silicone print.
The Castelli Free Protect Race Bibshort was developed after Chris Froome requested a set of bibshorts that would offer greater protection in the early stages of grand tours, when every rider is vying for a place at the front of the peloton and crashes are a frequent occurrence.Castelli found inspiration for the bibshorts from an old trick used by track riders. Knowing that Lycra sliding on Lycra is the best way to prevent or reduce road rash on your hip, track cyclists would wear two pairs of shorts. Castelli has taken this idea and put an extra layer of Lycra over the hip and thigh panel meaning that you get the same fabric-on-fabric shear force that you get from wearing two pairs of shorts.The extra panel adds minimal weight and is made from a layer of Castelli’s Vortex fabric. An internal layer of stretch woven fabric furthers protection and is reinforced with a ripstop grid made from Dyneema – the same yarn used for rock climbing ropes, reinforcement in sails for the America Cup, and bullet proof vests – helping prevent the inner layer from ripping.The Castelli Free Protect Race Bibshort uses the construction and components as Castelli’s tried and tested Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort that has been tested and developed over millions of kilometres in the pro peloton. A mesh bib helps you stay cool and the Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad features generous padding making all-day rides no problem.The Castelli Free Protect Race Bibshort was made for the pros but every cyclist knows the risk of sliding out. Whether riding on gravel or smashing your local crits the added protection of the Castelli Free Protect Race Bibshort will give you the peace of mind needed to focus fully on your riding.Key Features:Double-layer side panels for extra protection in case of a fall,Ideal for gravel riding and crit racing,Developed in response to a request from Chris Froome for bibshorts that offered greater protection against road rash,Smooth layer of Vortex fabric backed by a stretch woven fabric that features a Dyneema ripstop grid,Mesh bib construction to help you keep cool,Same construction as Castelli’s top race shorts, the Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort,Flat-lock stitching,Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad,Temperature comfort range of 15° – 32°C,Weight 203g (Large).
Our flagship WorldTour bib shorts for racing dedicated training and cyclists who appreciate how meticulous engineering and refined equipment can help athletes achieve higher performance. The “TARGA” classification indicates a foundational redesign of our EQUIPE RS S9 platform. The reengineering process increased performance and comfort shed unnecessary bulk and grams and decreased drying time—which ensures perspiration doesn’t add mid-ride weight by lingering in textiles. Assos also incorporated a panel of Ossidia material across the lower abdomen adding stretch to better accommodate aggressive bike positions expand with deep breathing during hard efforts and relieve pressure for taller cyclists seeking an aerodynamic second-skin fit.
The Premio Black Women’s Bib Shorts are engineered to deliver premium long-distance comfort, strategically using the latest fabric technology to create a short that delivers big on comfort, support, speed and durability.The first thing that is notable about the Premio is what is missing: the seams and panels. This is because Castelli has created a new fabric that is woven to match the needs of various parts of the body, offering unrivalled comfort and support. The lower leg has a raw-cut ending with silicone backed yarn to keep the shorts in place, while the four-way stretch fabric in the thigh provides just the right amount of muscle support.The premium fabric extends into the back and is perforated for ventilation. Around the pelvis the fabric is slightly thicker to offer compression, keeping Castelli’s top-of-the-line women’s specific Progetto X2 seat pad in place and avoiding any transparency issues.Key FeaturesPremium bib shorts for all-conditions,Gradient stretch woven fabric for support where you need it,Woven fabric that weighs 30% less than comparable knit fabrics,Perforated back bib panel and lie-flat bib straps,Integrated gripper elastic at the leg endings,Laser-etched logos,Women’s specific Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad,14° – 38°C / 57° – 100°F,Weight: 253g (Small).