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.
The Endurance 3 Cycling Bib Shorts elevate traditional cycling shorts to a whole new level of long-ride comfort. Starting with the fabric, this is Castelli’s Endurance Evolution material. Incredibly soft against the skin, it’s also excellent at dealing quickly with moisture while also providing your hard-working muscles with compressive support. At the end of the legs, the renowned GIRO³ leg grippers hold the shorts beautifully in place. When it comes to the fit, Castelli always excels. The Endurance 3s are no different. Seams are carefully placed around the hips to create the perfect fit on the bike. And the careful tailoring ensures you’ll enjoy excellent freedom of movement as you pedal. Progetto X2 Air Seat Pad Inside the shorts, you’ll find Castelli’s premier Progetto X2 Air seat pad. This exceptional seat pad has an incredibly soft and seamless upper face material, delivering superb comfort. 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 intense comfort with reduced bulk.
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.
Stepping away from plain cycling gloves, the Competizione 2 Cycling Gloves bring some bold colours and sublimated graphical finishes to your glove game. But beyond the distinctive looks, they also perform brilliantly too. A synthetic palm, featuring the Castelli Damping System and medium-density padding, provides a secure grip and soaks up the micro-vibrations felt through the handlebars. The grip is also enhanced with a silicone grip pattern on the palm. A smooth no-sew wrist brings streamlined comfort and makes it easy to pull your gloves on and off before and after a ride. Castelli Damping System As cyclists, we can occasionally suffer numbness and discomfort in the hands, simply from prolonged periods of gripping the bars. The Castelli Damping System seeks to address this issue by carefully positioning a combination of cushioning foams and protection in key zones across the palm, providing damping from road vibration and increasing control and comfort.
With the chill of winter fast receding and the promise of milder weather and longer days of late spring, early summer, the Women's Women's Velocissima 3 Knicker 3/4 Cycling Tights come into their own. They offer enough leg coverage to take the edge off a chilly day but light fabrics are just fine for warmer weather too. 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 to your tights. Moving to the waist, this is a dual-layer construction. Not only does this give brilliant support, keeping your tights in place, but the excellent flexibility also allows easy movement and space for deep breaths too. 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.
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.
Heat. Altitude. No Problem. The design of the Climber's 3.0 SL Cycling Jersey was a direct result of the needs of pro riders needing a jersey for racing in the high mountains and heat of summer races. While few of us regularly experience the rigours of racing those soaring peaks and hot mountain passes, the products created off the back of them benefit us all. The first thing to note is the weight or rather lack of it. A size large comes in at a featherweight 106 grams and the open fabrics ensure as much cooling airflow as possible, at both low and high speeds. Quick-drying fabrics prevent discomfort from sweat build-up and has the advantage of preventing you from feeling the chill from cold sweat windchill when plunging down the descents. Even on damp days, it doesn’t soak up moisture, so much so the pros often use this jersey even when it’s wet. Ready to Race The fit is also very much race-focused. In fact, the patterning is taken from the super-smooth Aero Race Jersey, delivering aerodynamically efficient performance alongside its lack of weight. Elbow-length sleeves, with raw-cut edges, and airflow shoulders both reduce drag too. And for bright sunny days on the bike, the back blocks more than 90% of UV rays. Even if you’re not racing or tackling the searing heat and steep slopes of the Alps this summer, you’ll still love and benefit from how cool, streamlined and light this jersey is. Light. Dry. Fast. Bring on summer cycling.
Castelli Special Collection As we look forward to cooler temperatures and less predictable weather, it's time to delve into the Castelli special collection of winter cycling kit. With a focus on performance and style, these pieces give you warmth and comfort alongside exclusive designs that stand out amongst the rest. Winning Winter Warmth The Women's Graffiti Thermal Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey benefits from the use of Castelli's super-cosy Warmer fabric. The soft fleecy interior is incredibly comfortable and retains body heat for all-ride warmth. It also has great moisture control, preventing clamminess as you dig deep and put in some harder efforts. And if you do find yourself overheating, a smooth-sliding full-length YKK® Vislon® zipper makes ventilation control easy. As you'd expect of a Castelli, all the details are perfectly in place too. To the back of the jersey, the 3 dropped pockets offer ample space for all your cool-weather cycling essentials, from multi-tool to spare tube to an emergency rain jacket or gilet. Reflective trim keeps you visible as daylight fades and gripper elastic at the waist keeps the fit smooth. For cycling in cooler weather, this is a jersey you can trust, and in the coldest of conditions, it makes a brilliant mid-layer insulator too.
The key to the comfort and snug fit of the Prologo 15 Cycling Socks is the combination of 200-needle construction and Meryl® Skinlife yarns. The extra-stretch of the 200-needle construction gives a wonderfully smooth fit inside your cycling shoes. And when the going gets sweaty, the Meryl® Skinlife yarns are quick to wick away sweat while also being infused with antimicrobial silver ions for freshness. Reinforced heels and toes boost durability and the Piqué ankle knit and Castelli logo gives them a timeless finish.
While the Entrata V Cycling Gloves are entry-level, they have all the details you need for a comfortable grip of the bars. The durable synthetic palm features medium-density padding to absorb vibration and pressure. The back of the gloves deal with any sweat build-up quickly and efficiently and there’s a nose wipe on thumb too. CDS – Castelli Damping System The Castelli Damping System has been designed to address the numbness and discomfort you can experience when gripping the handlebars for extended periods of time. Key zones of the hand benefit from a combination of protective materials and cushioning foam/gels, reducing the impact of road vibrations on the hand. Control and comfort are optimised across almost any road surface.
The Endurance 3 Cycling Bib Shorts elevates traditional cycling shorts to a whole new level of long-ride comfort. Starting with the fabric, this is Castelli’s Endurance Evolution material. Incredibly soft against the skin, it’s also excellent at dealing quickly with moisture while also providing your hard-working muscles with compressive support. At the end of the legs, the renowned GIRO³ leg grippers hold the shorts beautifully in place. When it comes to the fit, Castelli always excels. The Endurance 3s are no different. Seams are carefully placed around the hips to create the perfect fit on the bike. And the careful tailoring ensures you’ll enjoy excellent freedom of movement as you pedal. Mesh bib straps to the upper body hold the shorts in place and allow for improved airflow and breathability. Progetto X2 Air Seat Pad Inside the shorts, you’ll find Castelli’s premier Progetto X2 Air seat pad. This exceptional seat pad has an incredibly soft and seamless upper face material, delivering superb comfort. 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 intense comfort with reduced bulk.