Castelli Superleggera Bib ShortsCastelli have always been pioneers of cycling shorts for very hot weather. The Castelli Superleggera Bib Shorts are their very latest development, pushing fabric technology further than ever to deliver the best in lightweight hot-weather performance.Scorching PerformanceCastelli have worked from the ground up, looking at new ways to make the Superleggera Bib Shorts as light as possible, highly breathable and yet maintaining durability. To this end, they start with a unique woven fabric rather than standard knit. It's some 50% lighter than usual cycling shorts fabric and yet offers excellent muscle support and non-transparency. The woven nature also allows Castelli to grade the weight seamlessly from the top to to the leg ends - the lower part of the leg weighs a mere 90 g/m² compared to the usual 220 g/m² of standard cycling shorts. This lack of weight contributes to more comfort as temperatures rise. The shorts also absorb less moisture for greater comfort and less on-the-bike weight. At just 114grams they're very light anyway but because they absorb 30% less moisture, they remain light even as you sweat. When you're heading uphill every little bit of weight saved counts. While being barely-there light the fabric is durable and abrasion-resistant against the saddle too - though something this light won't like you hitting the tarmac so ride safe and rubber side down. The bib section of the shorts is borrowed from the Free Aero Race 4 Bib shorts for perfect support, comfort and moisture management while stretch-woven grippers keep the shorts locked in place over the thighs.Progetto X2 Air Seamless Seat PadLet's look at the Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad in more detail and see just why it's so incredibly comfortable. The first contact point against the skin, the upper skin-care material, is now seamless and even softer than previous versions letting you enjoy smooth and chafe-free pedalling. 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 result is intense 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. Features:Materials: 71% Polyamide, 29% ElastaneGradient stretch woven fabric for minimal weight with optimum supportUltralight fabric to reduce weight by up to 50% while improving durabilityMinimalist stripe mesh bib to minimize weight and keep you coolIntegrated gripper elastic with exposed Lycra® to hold leg in placeEmbossed logos and stretch silicone scorpion heat transfersProgetto X2 Air Seamless seat padWeight: 141g (Large)Suggested Temperature range: 20 to 40 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Superleggera Bib ShortsCastelli have always been pioneers of cycling shorts for very hot weather. The Castelli Superleggera Bib Shorts are their very latest development, pushing fabric technology further than ever to deliver the best in lightweight hot-weather performance.Scorching PerformanceCastelli have worked from the ground up, looking at new ways to make the Superleggera Bib Shorts as light as possible, highly breathable and yet maintaining durability. To this end, they start with a unique woven fabric rather than standard knit. It's some 50% lighter than usual cycling shorts fabric and yet offers excellent muscle support and non-transparency. The woven nature also allows Castelli to grade the weight seamlessly from the top to to the leg ends - the lower part of the leg weighs a mere 90 g/m² compared to the usual 220 g/m² of standard cycling shorts. This lack of weight contributes to more comfort as temperatures rise. The shorts also absorb less moisture for greater comfort and less on-the-bike weight. At just 114grams they're very light anyway but because they absorb 30% less moisture, they remain light even as you sweat. When you're heading uphill every little bit of weight saved counts. While being barely-there light the fabric is durable and abrasion-resistant against the saddle too - though something this light won't like you hitting the tarmac so ride safe and rubber side down. The bib section of the shorts is borrowed from the Free Aero Race 4 Bib shorts for perfect support, comfort and moisture management while stretch-woven grippers keep the shorts locked in place over the thighs.Progetto X2 Air Seamless Seat PadLet's look at the Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad in more detail and see just why it's so incredibly comfortable. The first contact point against the skin, the upper skin-care material, is now seamless and even softer than previous versions letting you enjoy smooth and chafe-free pedalling. 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 result is intense 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. Features:Materials: 71% Polyamide, 29% ElastaneGradient stretch woven fabric for minimal weight with optimum supportUltralight fabric to reduce weight by up to 50% while improving durabilityMinimalist stripe mesh bib to minimize weight and keep you coolIntegrated gripper elastic with exposed Lycra® to hold leg in placeEmbossed logos and stretch silicone scorpion heat transfersProgetto X2 Air Seamless seat padWeight: 141g (Large)Suggested Temperature range: 20 to 40 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Entrata Bib ShortsIf you're moving from cycling shorter distances to taking on longer challenges then the Castelli Entrata Bib Shorts are a great move up from your entry-level cycling shorts. Castelli knows a thing or two about making bib shorts, being the first to introduce Lycra® cycling shorts, anatomical seat pads and flat leg grippers. The Entrata Bib Shorts benefit from such heritage and know-how to give you shorts that provide exceptional levels of comfort and a perfect fit, even at a more entry-level price point. The Pro Dry matte Lycra® imparts just the right level of muscle compression while remaining beautifully flexible for easy pedalling. Cut in an 8-panel design, they also hug and hold in all the right places for comfort as you cycle further and faster.To the upper body, the mesh bib section wicks away sweat to leave you dry, while the Giro3 leg grippers hold the shorts in place without excessive pressure. They're made to last too, with the logos and reflective details stitched in so no peeling even after many seasons of use. Perfect.KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Entrata, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortPro Dry matte Lycra® for good compression and moisture management8-panel construction for perfect fitRear reflective panels on lower legGiro3 engineered flat leg bandMesh bib straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Entrata Bib ShortsIf you're moving from cycling shorter distances to taking on longer challenges then the Castelli Entrata Bib Shorts are a great move up from your entry-level cycling shorts. Castelli knows a thing or two about making bib shorts, being the first to introduce Lycra® cycling shorts, anatomical seat pads and flat leg grippers. The Entrata Bib Shorts benefit from such heritage and know-how to give you shorts that provide exceptional levels of comfort and a perfect fit, even at a more entry-level price point. The Pro Dry matte Lycra® imparts just the right level of muscle compression while remaining beautifully flexible for easy pedalling. Cut in an 8-panel design, they also hug and hold in all the right places for comfort as you cycle further and faster.To the upper body, the mesh bib section wicks away sweat to leave you dry, while the Giro3 leg grippers hold the shorts in place without excessive pressure. They're made to last too, with the logos and reflective details stitched in so no peeling even after many seasons of use. Perfect.KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Entrata, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortPro Dry matte Lycra® for good compression and moisture management8-panel construction for perfect fitRear reflective panels on lower legGiro3 engineered flat leg bandMesh bib straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Entrata Bib ShortsIf you're moving from cycling shorter distances to taking on longer challenges then the Castelli Entrata Bib Shorts are a great move up from your entry-level cycling shorts. Castelli knows a thing or two about making bib shorts, being the first to introduce Lycra® cycling shorts, anatomical seat pads and flat leg grippers. The Entrata Bib Shorts benefit from such heritage and know-how to give you shorts that provide exceptional levels of comfort and a perfect fit, even at a more entry-level price point. The Pro Dry matte Lycra® imparts just the right level of muscle compression while remaining beautifully flexible for easy pedalling. Cut in an 8-panel design, they also hug and hold in all the right places for comfort as you cycle further and faster.To the upper body, the mesh bib section wicks away sweat to leave you dry, while the Giro3 leg grippers hold the shorts in place without excessive pressure. They're made to last too, with the logos and reflective details stitched in so no peeling even after many seasons of use. Perfect.KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Entrata, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortPro Dry matte Lycra® for good compression and moisture management8-panel construction for perfect fitRear reflective panels on lower legGiro3 engineered flat leg bandMesh bib straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Entrata Bib ShortsIf you're moving from cycling shorter distances to taking on longer challenges then the Castelli Entrata Bib Shorts are a great move up from your entry-level cycling shorts. Castelli knows a thing or two about making bib shorts, being the first to introduce Lycra® cycling shorts, anatomical seat pads and flat leg grippers. The Entrata Bib Shorts benefit from such heritage and know-how to give you shorts that provide exceptional levels of comfort and a perfect fit, even at a more entry-level price point. The Pro Dry matte Lycra® imparts just the right level of muscle compression while remaining beautifully flexible for easy pedalling. Cut in an 8-panel design, they also hug and hold in all the right places for comfort as you cycle further and faster.To the upper body, the mesh bib section wicks away sweat to leave you dry, while the Giro3 leg grippers hold the shorts in place without excessive pressure. They're made to last too, with the logos and reflective details stitched in so no peeling even after many seasons of use. Perfect.KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Entrata, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortPro Dry matte Lycra® for good compression and moisture management8-panel construction for perfect fitRear reflective panels on lower legGiro3 engineered flat leg bandMesh bib straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Competizione Bib ShortsThe Castelli Competizione Bib Shorts bring technology and performance from their top-end race shorts and deliver it to you at a great value price. If you love to race, put in many hours of training a week and yet your budget may not quite stretch to one of Castelli's top race shorts, the Competizione Bib Shorts are here to ensure you enjoy the same premium fit and feel when you're on the bike. For aerodynamics, they feature the very same low-drag Vortex BLC textured fabric on the legs as found on the Free Aero Race 4 Bib Shorts. The Aero 4s also give the Competizione their Giro4 leg grippers, providing a smooth, raw-edge finish for outstanding comfort and hold with minimal pressure. Lastly, the mesh bib section ensures sweat has an easy escape route and fresh air can circulate easily, leaving you feeling fresh as the pace and intensity of your ride increases. Not only benefitting from Castelli's fabric know-how, but the Competizione also get a signature Castelli fit. Supportive of the 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 unbeatable. KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Competizione, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortAffinity Pro Lycra® fabric on inside of leg for outstanding stretchand reboundVortex BLC textured fabric on legs for better aerodynamicsGiro4 leg gripper with raw edge for comfort and silicone stripes for gripFlat-lock stitchingReflective detailing on backMesh straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Competizione Bib ShortsThe Castelli Competizione Bib Shorts bring technology and performance from their top-end race shorts and deliver it to you at a great value price. If you love to race, put in many hours of training a week and yet your budget may not quite stretch to one of Castelli's top race shorts, the Competizione Bib Shorts are here to ensure you enjoy the same premium fit and feel when you're on the bike. For aerodynamics, they feature the very same low-drag Vortex BLC textured fabric on the legs as found on the Free Aero Race 4 Bib Shorts. The Aero 4s also give the Competizione their Giro4 leg grippers, providing a smooth, raw-edge finish for outstanding comfort and hold with minimal pressure. Lastly, the mesh bib section ensures sweat has an easy escape route and fresh air can circulate easily, leaving you feeling fresh as the pace and intensity of your ride increases. Not only benefitting from Castelli's fabric know-how, but the Competizione also get a signature Castelli fit. Supportive of the 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 unbeatable. KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Competizione, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortAffinity Pro Lycra® fabric on inside of leg for outstanding stretchand reboundVortex BLC textured fabric on legs for better aerodynamicsGiro4 leg gripper with raw edge for comfort and silicone stripes for gripFlat-lock stitchingReflective detailing on backMesh straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Competizione Bib ShortsThe Castelli Competizione Bib Shorts bring technology and performance from their top-end race shorts and deliver it to you at a great value price. If you love to race, put in many hours of training a week and yet your budget may not quite stretch to one of Castelli's top race shorts, the Competizione Bib Shorts are here to ensure you enjoy the same premium fit and feel when you're on the bike. For aerodynamics, they feature the very same low-drag Vortex BLC textured fabric on the legs as found on the Free Aero Race 4 Bib Shorts. The Aero 4s also give the Competizione their Giro4 leg grippers, providing a smooth, raw-edge finish for outstanding comfort and hold with minimal pressure. Lastly, the mesh bib section ensures sweat has an easy escape route and fresh air can circulate easily, leaving you feeling fresh as the pace and intensity of your ride increases. Not only benefitting from Castelli's fabric know-how, but the Competizione also get a signature Castelli fit. Supportive of the 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 unbeatable. KISS Air2 Seat PadFor the Competizione, Castelli makes use of their Kiss Air seat pad, featuring many of the advances found in their range-topping Progetto X2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. A seamless top layer, that's highly flexible and bacteriostatic avoids saddle sores and infection. Meanwhile, the dual-density, variable thickness foams work to cushion and support just where you need it most, removing bulk where you don't need it.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortAffinity Pro Lycra® fabric on inside of leg for outstanding stretchand reboundVortex BLC textured fabric on legs for better aerodynamicsGiro4 leg gripper with raw edge for comfort and silicone stripes for gripFlat-lock stitchingReflective detailing on backMesh straps for comfort and breathabilitySuggested Temperature range: 15 to 35 degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Insider BibshortThe Castelli Insider Bibshorts are designed specifically for all your sharply focused indoor training sessions, with a lightweight pad and quick-wicking materials to deal with the heat and sweat of a tough interval or threshold session. To deal with the heat and sweat of indoor training the Insider Bibshort, Castelli make them from their Inferno fabric. Not only is Inferno light in weight it's also very quick to wick away sweat and it's resistant to wetting out so once you're into your cool-down phase you won't begin to feel cold and clammy. The flexible Doppio waistband fits beautifully and its flexibility makes deep breathing unrestricted while the Giro Air leg grippers, with their raw-cut edges and vertical silicone grippers, hold firmly in place with minimal bulk and pressure. 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyester, 20% ElastaneAnatomically constructed for exceptional fit and comfort in Pro Dry Soft fabricDoppio waistband for extra stretch around the stomach areaKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortRaw-cut leg ending with silicone vertical gripper keeps short leg in place without pressureFlat-lock stitchingReflective heat-transfer viz strips for visibilityWeight 172 gramsBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Insider BibshortThe Castelli Insider Bibshorts are designed specifically for all your sharply focused indoor training sessions, with a lightweight pad and quick-wicking materials to deal with the heat and sweat of a tough interval or threshold session. To deal with the heat and sweat of indoor training the Insider Bibshort, Castelli make them from their Inferno fabric. Not only is Inferno light in weight it's also very quick to wick away sweat and it's resistant to wetting out so once you're into your cool-down phase you won't begin to feel cold and clammy. The flexible Doppio waistband fits beautifully and its flexibility makes deep breathing unrestricted while the Giro Air leg grippers, with their raw-cut edges and vertical silicone grippers, hold firmly in place with minimal bulk and pressure. 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyester, 20% ElastaneAnatomically constructed for exceptional fit and comfort in Pro Dry Soft fabricDoppio waistband for extra stretch around the stomach areaKISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfortRaw-cut leg ending with silicone vertical gripper keeps short leg in place without pressureFlat-lock stitchingReflective heat-transfer viz strips for visibilityWeight 172 gramsBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Castelli Tutto Nano BibshortIf you prefer the flexibility of wearing shorts when cycling during the cooler months of the year, with leg and knee warmers adding flexibility to your kit, then Castelli's warm and water-repellent Tutto Nano Bibshorts are just the ticket. The Wonders of NanotechnologyPivotal to the all-round protection offered by the Tutto Nano Bibshorts is their use of warm and water-resistant Nano Flex 3G fabric. This amazing material makes use of a nanotechnology microfilament mechanical water repellent finish combined with a short-chain chemical DWR finish to ensure water is prevented from soaking in for longer, keeping you more comfortable when wet weather strikes. Its excellent thermal performance will also lock in heat while a reduction in seams adds to their ability to resist water ingress. While the lower body and thighs are protected, the mesh bibs to the top prevent a build-up of perspiration, regulating your temperature so you don't overheat and feel uncomfortable when the speed increases or you hit the steep uphill roads. Kiss Air2 Seat PadThe Tutto Nano features the ever-reliable Kiss Air2 seat pad, incorporating many of the comfort-focused features of Castelli's top-of-the-range chamois. In any cycling garment, comfort is paramount and the anatomical shape of the Kiss Air2 pad ensures maximum comfort, no matter how long you're on the bike. Dual-density foam is used to provide variable thickness - padding where it's needed and less where it isn't, to maximise your freedom of movement on and off the bike. Finally, a brushed microfibre top layer, with superior softness and an anti-bacterial treatment eliminates chafing and saddle sores.Whatever the weather has in store for you the Tutto Nano Bibshorts are Castelli's answer to that spring and autumn conundrum of what to wear for a day of riding that sees almost every season make an appearance.Features:Materials: 85% Polyamide, 15% ElastaneNew Nano Flex 3G fabric is exceptionally warm and soft yet with even better rain protectionReduced seaming for improved comfort and fitMesh bib straps don't hold moistureKISS Air2 seat pad for long-distance comfortReflective insert on leg endingEmbossed logos for durabilitySuggested Temperature Range: 4 to 16 Degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.