Performance Perfected After 12 years of evolution and huge kilometres of on the road testing, where exactly have the Castelli design team squeezed out even greater comfort and performance from the already exemplary Women's Free Aero Race shorts? Well, the heart of any great shorts is the seat pad and for this year the women's specific Progetto X2 Air Donna is more flexible than ever with a new seamless top layer giving you a pad that is virtually unnoticeable and it's possibly the softest pad you'll ever use. New GIRO4 leg grippers get enhanced stretch and yet are grippier than previous versions so the pressure is spread wider but without any loss of traction on the thighs. While these improvements are subtle, they all add up to a major step up in comfort, providing support on both the longest and shortest rides. Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna Women's Seat Pad Let's look at the Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna 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. Pro Performance The Women's Free Aero Race 4 shorts are designed with a focus on race performance which has naturally led to a short that is minimalist in its construction, boasts slippery aerodynamics and yet is incredibly comfortable for both long races and tough training sessions. Updated seams improve the fit and they now sit on the body even better giving you unrivalled freedom of movement. When it comes to comfort on race day and your longest of training days we think you'll soon discover why these shorts are loved by the Pros.
The Free Aero RC Short is our top race short, which also means that it's insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number. It's fair to say that we've been working on this short for the past 15 years. That's how long it's been since the original Free Aero Race Bibshort was first introduced, initially as our top-of-the-line race short. Since then it has won three Tours de France, three Giri d'Italia, one Vuelta and San Remo, but it also became the best-selling product in the history of Castelli because, simply put, this is the short that does everything well. The concept is quite simple: start with the best pad we know how to make, surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression, and then remove everything else that's not absolutely necessary. You feel Free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the short portion has just 5 panels compared to 10 in the previous generation. You feel Free because of further refinements to the Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad. The two densities of foam plus the gel pads provide progressive damping, while the separate Skin Care Layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin. You feel Free thanks to the most minimal bibs you've ever seen in a short, including open-weave straps for maximum airflow. But we reinforced the yoke so the straps stay in place and made the mesh back narrow for coverage that is minimal yet just enough to hold the shorts in place. And the bib elegantly frames a convenient pocket at the center back. You feel Free because this is the first high-end short that doesn't need any sort of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep the leg in place. Getting this right meant 28 prototypes and our most extensive test program ever, and it results in the most comfortable leg ending we've ever made. The Forza 2 fabric has 32% Lycra® with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression. There's reflective piping on the back. And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability. What It Is The perfect mix of comfort and speed. Engineered for top-level racing, which also makes it supremely comfortable for every ride and rider. Product Features High-compression 215 g Forza 2 fabric with 32% Lycra® content provides exceptional muscle support and compression Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad is soft against the skin but well padded for long-distance comfort 5-panel construction for reduced seams and less chafing Stitched scorpion logo patch and embossed Castelli wordmark for durability Reflective piping on back of legs Raw-cut edge at waist for extra stretch and comfort Raw-cut leg ending engineered to stay put without silicone grippers 15°-35°C / 59°95°F Weight:184g
Castelli Women's Free Aero Race 4 BibshortBetter than ever before, even if you didn’t think that was possible, the Women's Free Aero Race 4 Bibshorts from Castelli build on 12 years of extraordinary evolution to deliver exactly what you need on the road. The presence of the seamless Progetto X2 Air within the sumptuous chamois (detailed below) makes for a more comfortable and more freeing experience in the saddle than ever before, while the fourth generation of the legendary GIRO leg grippers hold on as tight as ever, but with the pressure spread over a wider area for a smooth and comfortable fit at all times.Built for the pros, made for youCastelli’s professional riders’ love for this bibshort is one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry, and that includes those riding for Team Sky. And as they hit over 30,000km every year between them, they’re the perfect play-testers, allowing the brand to make the necessary tweaks that make the Free Aero range so popular. As a result that are precisely zero compromises made when it comes to both speed and comfort, as shown by the aerodynamic and support Doppio V construction in the front.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:Material: 62% Polyamide (Nylon), 32% Elastane (Spandex)Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performanceForza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra® content for perfect fitStripe mesh engineered minimalist bib construction keeps you coolGIRO4 leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger areaDoppio V construction in front for increased support and comfortFlat-lock stitchingProgetto X2 Air Seamless seat padSuggested temperature range: 15 to 35 Degrees CBuy Castelli Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles. The World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Five Ten Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling ShoesThe Five Ten Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling Shoes use a Primeplue Parley recycled ocean plastic upper to give you pro-level shoes with fabulous grip with an eco-conscious heart. If you're taking on more challenging trails, hitting gaps, drops and rock-strewn chutes, you need laser-like focus and confidence-inspiring pedal grip. It's here the Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling Shoes come into their own. At the heart of the Pro is the super-sticky Stealth® S1 rubber outsole. This legendary sole has a well-deserved reputation for pedal grip and trail feel. In combination with the classic Dotty tread pattern, you'll enjoy the renowned traction and class-beating feel that Five Ten is famous for. Off the bike too, the sole keeps you sure-footed across slippery terrain. Perfect for sessioning trail features.A compression moulded EVA midsole also provides cushioning and support across rougher trails. And a Poron® toe box gives protection to the toes from rock strikes, stumps and sudden mid-corner dabs.Elsewhere, the fast-drying synthetic Primeblue upper delivers all-weather performance for damp and mucky conditions and gives you quick turnaround between rides. Perfect for all-mountain and enduro riding the Freerider Pro is incredibly versatile for all riding disciplines and still doesn't look out of place in the bar afterwards.Trail riders, enduro racers or the bike park rat who clocks endless laps all summer will all find a fantastic shoe for flat pedal use in the Pro. Ride foot out flat out in full confidence out on the trails. Primeblue SustainabilityTackling plastic waste is a vitally important environmental issue and since 2012 adidas have been pushing to remove the use of virgin plastics in sportswear. adidas Primeblue is the result; a high-performance material derived in part from Parley Ocean Plastic - upcycled plastics intercepted on beaches, coastal communities and shorelines, removing pollution from our oceans. Features:Synthetic upper, 50% Recycled Ocean plastic- fast-drying weather friendlyOrtholite sockliner - long-lasting cushioning with anti-microbial protectionStealth® S1 rubber outsole for unbeatable gripClassic Dotty™ treadImpact-resistant Poron toe box for added toe protectionCompression moulded EVA midsole for long term cushioningWeight: 780gBuy Five Ten Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Five Ten Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling ShoesThe Five Ten Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling Shoes use a Primeplue Parley recycled ocean plastic upper to give you pro-level shoes with fabulous grip with an eco-conscious heart. If you're taking on more challenging trails, hitting gaps, drops and rock-strewn chutes, you need laser-like focus and confidence-inspiring pedal grip. It's here the Women's Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling Shoes come into their own. At the heart of the Pro is the super-sticky Stealth® S1 rubber outsole. This legendary sole has a well-deserved reputation for pedal grip and trail feel. In combination with the classic Dotty tread pattern, you'll enjoy the renowned traction and class-beating feel that Five Ten is famous for. Off the bike too, the sole keeps you sure-footed across slippery terrain. Perfect for sessioning trail features.A compression moulded EVA midsole also provides cushioning and support across rougher trails. And a Poron® toe box gives protection to the toes from rock strikes, stumps and sudden mid-corner dabs.Elsewhere, the fast-drying synthetic Primeblue upper delivers all-weather performance for damp and mucky conditions and gives you quick turnaround between rides. Perfect for all-mountain and enduro riding the Freerider Pro is incredibly versatile for all riding disciplines and still doesn't look out of place in the bar afterwards.Trail riders, enduro racers or the bike park rat who clocks endless laps all summer will all find a fantastic shoe for flat pedal use in the Pro. Ride foot out flat out in full confidence out on the trails. Primeblue SustainabilityTackling plastic waste is a vitally important environmental issue and since 2012 adidas have been pushing to remove the use of virgin plastics in sportswear. adidas Primeblue is the result; a high-performance material derived in part from Parley Ocean Plastic - upcycled plastics intercepted on beaches, coastal communities and shorelines, removing pollution from our oceans. Features:Synthetic upper, 50% Recycled Ocean plastic- fast-drying weather friendlyOrtholite sockliner - long-lasting cushioning with anti-microbial protectionStealth® S1 rubber outsole for unbeatable gripClassic Dotty™ treadImpact-resistant Poron toe box for added toe protectionCompression moulded EVA midsole for long term cushioningWeight: 780gBuy Five Ten Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Designed to go the distance, the Terrex Free Hiker Gore-Tex® Shoes are soft and comfortable with an adidas Primeknit upper for a sock-like construction that perfectly cradles the foot in comfort without constriction. Boost™ technology in the sole also offers long-lasting cushioning, with greater energy return for the more you give into each step on rocky, rugged terrains. With a performance GORE-TEX membrane, the Free Hiker keeps water away while letting your feet breathe in all conditions while the mid-cuff design and ankle gaiter prevents gravel and dust entering. Additional features include abrasion resistant welding's and a sole with maximum traction for both wet and dry conditions.
Performance Perfected After 12 years of evolution and huge kilometres of on the road testing, where exactly have the Castelli design team squeezed out even greater comfort and performance from the already exemplary Women's Free Aero Race Bibshort? Well, the heart of any great shorts is the seat pad and for this year the women's specific Progetto X2 Air Donna is more flexible than ever with a new seamless top layer giving you a pad that is virtually unnoticeable and it's possibly the softest pad you'll ever use. New GIRO4 leg grippers get enhanced stretch and yet are grippier than previous versions so the pressure is spread wider but without any loss of traction on the thighs. Lastly, the Stripe Mesh straps are lighter in weight, more breathable and yet offer enhanced support, in all honesty, you'll barely notice they're there, but that's the whole point. While these improvements are subtle, they all add up to a major step up in comfort, providing support on both the longest and shortest rides. Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna Women's Seat Pad Let's look at the Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna 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. Pro Performance The Women's Free Aero Race 4 bib shorts are designed with a focus on race performance which has naturally led to a short that is minimalist in its construction, boasts slippery aerodynamics and yet is incredibly comfortable for both long races and tough training sessions. Updated seams improve the fit and they now sit on the body even better giving you unrivalled freedom of movement. When it comes to comfort on race day and your longest of training days we think you'll soon discover why these shorts are loved by the Pros.
When it comes to a secure grip of your pedals, you can't beat the Freerider Pro Primeblue MTB Cycling Shoes. From flying big gap jumps, shooting aggressive singletrack and taking on steep rocky chutes, they'll keep you confident and planted on the pedals as you tackle the most challenging of trails. Pro by name pro by nature. The key to their performance starts with the outstanding Marathon rubber outsole and classic Dotty™ tread pattern. Together they keep you firmly planted on flat pedals with an unshakeable and confidence-inspiring grip. This level of traction allows you to commit to the toughest of trails and pick out the fastest lines with laser-sharp focus. While the outsole keeps you locked down, the synthetic Primeblue upper is both comfortable and tough, keeping feet happy for a day on the hill. An impact-resistant toe-box laughs in the face of rock and root strikes while the compression moulded EVA midsole gets the balance of shock absorption and stiffness just right. The result is enhanced comfort and pedal feel. Should the weather turn wet the tough outer is water-resistant and quick-drying so you can continue to enjoy the ride day in, day out. Whether it's muddy and wet or dry and dusty, the Freeriders give unwavering grip, perfect cushioning and burly durability to last the long-haul, inspiring you to push your riding limits further and faster every time you ride. Primeblue Sustainability Tackling plastic waste is a vitally important environmental issue and since 2012 adidas have been pushing to remove the use of virgin plastics in sportswear. adidas Primeblue is the result; a high-performance material derived in part from Parley Ocean Plastic - upcycled plastics intercepted on beaches, coastal communities and shorelines, removing pollution from our oceans.
Specifically designed for use with E8000 / E6000 systems for rear wheel use only, this disc rotor offers smooth and dependable performance on every ride. It uses a revolutionary stainless steel and alloy three-layer sandwich construction, which allows heat build-up to be reduced quickly through its aluminium core. This also allows it to achieve surface temperature drops of around 50 deg C. When used with Ice Tech pads surface temperatures can drop from around 400 to 300 deg C, this provides great improvements in performance all round. - FREEZA rotors allow the alloy core to extend out from the braking surface as a fin to provide added cooling - Ice Tech rotors achieve long pad life, less noise and less fade due to improved heat dispersion - Rotor houses the magnet necessary for speed sensor function on Shimano STEPS equipped E-bikes allowing frame clearance for wider tyres - Rotors are durable lightweight and rigid, using the proven Shimano Centre Lock system giving increased strength and security with an easy set-up - Precision cut and drilled braking surface improves pad clearing in muddy conditions while aiding cooling under high load
Shimano STEPS RT-EM910 Ice-Tech Freeza DiscSpecifically designed for use with E8000 / E6000 systems for rear wheel use only, this disc rotor offers smooth and dependable performance on every ride. It uses a revolutionary stainless steel and alloy three-layer sandwich construction, which allows heat build-up to be reduced quickly through its aluminium core. This also allows it to achieve surface temperature drops of around 50 deg C. When used with Ice Tech pads surface temperatures can drop from around 400 to 300 deg C, this provides great improvements in performance all round.Features:Material: Steel, Alloy, Steel sandwich styleSpider Material: AluminiumBraking Surface: PolishedUse: E-MTBCompatibility: Compatible with E8000 / E6000 systems and for rear wheel use onlyCentrelock: YesTechnologies:FREEZA rotors allow the alloy core to extend out from the braking surface as a fin to provide added cooling.Ice Tech rotors achieve long pad life, less noise and less fade due to improved heat dispersion.Rotor houses the magnet necessary for speed sensor function on Shimano STEPS equipped E-bikes allowing frame clearance for wider tyres.Rotors are durable lightweight and rigid, using the proven Shimano Centre Lock system giving increased strength and security with an easy set-up.Precision cut and drilled braking surface improves pad clearing in muddy conditions while aiding cooling under high load.A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
The Free Aero RC W Short is our top race short, which also means that its insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number. Its fair to say that weve been working on this short for the past 15 years. Thats how long its been since the original Free Aero Race Bibshort was first introduced, initially as our top-of-the-line race short. The various versions of the Free have dressed all our pro womens teams over this time, and it also became the best-selling womens short in the history of Castelli because, simply put, this is the short that does everything well. The concept is quite simple: start with the best pad we know how to make, surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression, and then remove everything else thats not absolutely necessary. |You feel Free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the short has just 5 panels compared to 10 in the previous generation. You feel Free because of further refinements to the Progetto X2 Air Donna seamless seat pad. The two densities of foam plus the gel pads provide progressive damping, while the separate Skin Care Layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin. You feel Free because this is the first high-end short that doesnt need any sort of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep the leg in place. Getting this right meant 28 prototypes and our most extensive test program ever, and it results in the most comfortable leg ending weve ever made. The Forza 2 fabric has 32% Lycra® with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression. Theres reflective piping on the back. And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability. What It Is The perfect mix of comfort and speed. Engineered for top-level racing, which also makes it supremely comfortable for every ride and rider. Product Features High-compression 215 g Forza 2 fabric with 32% Lycra® content provides exceptional muscle support and compression Women’s-specific Progetto X2 Air Donna seamless seat pad is soft against the skin but well padded for long-distance comfort 5-panel construction for reduced seams and less chafing Stitched scorpion logo patch and embossed Castelli wordmark for durability Reflective piping on back of legs Raw-cut edge at waist for extra stretch and comfort Raw-cut leg ending engineered to stay put without silicone grippers 15°-35°C / 59°-95°F
Designed for female riders, the Free Aero Race 4 W Bibshort represents a significant evolution from earlier models of Castellis best-selling shorts and holding the Free Aero Race 4s's place as the ultimate race shorts. Dimpling on the legs stops air attaching to the fabric so that air comes off cleanly and allows for better print quality too. The leg gripper features a lie-flat raw-cut edge with vertical silicone stripes to keep it in place without restricting stretch and leg movement. The bib shorts' panelling has improved fit for support while making the shorts look even cleaner. Castelli has re-engineered the bib straps with a lighter, more breathable material so they stay cooler, lie flatter and are more durable. The shorts use Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna women's-specific seat pad, with the softest fabric youve ever felt. Key Features Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra content for a perfect fit Stripe mesh engineered lie-flat bib strap construction keeps you cool Giro4 leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over a larger area Doppio V construction in front for increased comfort Flat-lock stitching Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna women's specific seat pad 15-35C / 59-95F Weight: 156g