You know Castelli can make a great bike short. This one doesn’t disappoint, thanks to the amazing fit, the quick-drying Instadry fabric that gives compressive muscle support, and the renowned KISS Tri seat pad. New GIRO⁴ leg grippers hold the longer legs in place without riding up. For the swim, we’ve made the shorts smoother through the water, and the back pocket will lie flat to avoid catching water. The SnapLock closure clips to your Castelli top to keep it from riding up. On the run, the short basically disappears. The KISS Tri seat pad is thin enough you don’t really notice it. This short is so comfortable you’ll be using it for training rides as well as racing.
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.
The concept for the Free Aero RC 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. At the waist the raw-cut edges offer a fabulously smooth and flexible fit, letting you breathe easily and yet maintain a perfect fit. 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.
While the Unlimited Ultimate Liner Bib Shorts may be hidden under baggy shorts, Castelli have still applied the exact same level of performance and detail as for their race shorts. At the heart of the shorts is their renowned Progetto X² Air seamless seat pad. With dual-density foam and gel pads providing support and damping, it's as good for rough trails as it is for smooth roads. Thanks to a carefully designed hip area, using compressive Force fabric, as you move, manoeuvre and pedal, the pad remains firmly in place, preventing chafing. Seeing as these bibs are to be used under baggies, the legs are kept light and airy to maintain comfort. Perforated fabrics and the gauze-like GIRO Air elastic grippers allow for cooling airflow and for your skin to breathe. Meanwhile the upper is also minimalist in design. Open-knit bib straps let the air flow about the body easily while the back is kept narrow to reduce coverage. A back yoke keeps the straps in the right place and prevents bunching. The final flourish is the inclusion of 3 storage pockets. These can be found to the back, sitting just above the waist height of your baggy shorts. An ideal place to stash essentials when you're wearing a loose-fitting t-shirt/cycling jersey.
The Women's Endurance Bib Shorts elevate traditional cycling shorts to a whole new level of long-distance cycling 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. A soft elastic waist lies flat and high-stretch bib straps give impressive comfort too. Women's Progetto X2 Air Donna Seat Pad Inside the shorts, you’ll find Castelli’s premier Progetto X2 Air Donna seat pad, specifically made for female cyclists. 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.
The concept for the Women's Omloop Nano Bib Shorts is simple, to give you a pair of shorts with excellent thermal properties for colder weather, some extra protection from wind and rain while staying as flexible as your favourite summer cycling shorts. To achieve this Castelli use their brilliant Nano Flex 3G fabric. This high-performance fabric features a brushed inner face to trap warmth while to the outside, it repels water using a nanotechnology system. Nano Flex is also very flexible, so won't hinder your smooth pedalling. Castelli have also reduced the number of seams compared to a standard short. This gives a twofold advantage - firstly fewer seams reduce areas water can seep inside - and secondly, eliminates areas that can chafe, thus boosting comfort. Mesh bib straps allow your skin to breathe and allow you to tailor warmth via your base layer choice. Kiss Air2 Donna Seat pad Inside the shorts, you'll be pleased to find Castelli's Kiss Air2 Donna 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 Once you try the Women's Omloop Nano Bib Shorts you'll quickly understand why they're such a hit for racing and training in cold, damp weather. Warmth, weather-protection and flexibility working in perfect harmony.
Weighing in at an astonishingly light 101g, the Women’s Free Tri Shorts from Castelli keep your speed high with plenty of support and comfort. It’s constructed for a wonderful anatomic cut to fit the curves of your body, with a breathable seat pad for the cycling section that almost completely disappears during the run section of the event. That’s on top of flat-lock stitching that won’t chafe, even on the most intense Iron Man, and soft gripper elastic for a distraction-free experience. In the water, the Instadry Speed fabric avoids absorbing half the sea as you swim, promoting a faster performance than ever before.
Just because the Women's Unlimited DT Liner Bib Shorts are hidden under your baggies doesn’t mean that Castelli have taken any short-cuts on delivering you all-day cycling comfort. At their heart sits the premium Women’s specific Progetto X² Air Donna seamless seat pad. With a super-soft and stretchy Skin Care Layer, it gives instant comfort. Meanwhile, a Cushioning Layer, featuring both dual-density foam and gel padding, offers progressive support and vibration damping. Comfort is also enhanced by the use of compressive Force fabric around the hips. This not only offers excellent flexibility, and is superbly breathable, but it also ensures the seat pad holds the ideal position. A light and airy leg construction prevents overheating, and the gauze-like Giro Air elastic grippers are unobtrusive and comfortable. They also make it easy to adjust the leg length to your preference. Last, but by no means least, Castelli’s drop-tail bib design lets you take a natural break without removing the straps. They’re free-floating too, so you can choose to cross them in front or back.
Even with an electric fan on full blast, the efforts of a tough training session on the turbo trainer will soon have you building a sweat. This is why the Women’s Insider Shorts have been designed to be as light as possible and to be as breathable as possible, with no superfluous details needed. Castelli makes use of lightweight 195 g/m² Lycra® for the body. This keeps bulk down, flexibility up and the excellent breathability needed to deal with your efforts. There are also mesh side panels, allowing for the cooling effect of extra airflow to come into play. The raw-cut leg endings continue the minimalist theme, offering a smooth and comfortable fit without excess bulk. Inside the shorts, the Women’s specific Progetto X² Air Skin seat pad is ideally suited to indoor training, with excellent moisture control and a super-soft next to skin layer.
The key to the cool-weather performance of the Pro Thermal Mid Short Sleeve Jersey is in its use of mid-weight Warmer X-Stretch brushed fabric. It’s still got a fleece inner face for warmth, but Castelli have lightened it up a bit to make sure you don’t overheat when injecting some pace. It’s a brilliant jersey for spring and autumn and its performance can be extended across a wide range of conditions with a vest and arm warmers. Thanks to its excellent breathability, the Pro Thermal also allows sweat to escape easily. And with more stretch, thanks to extra elastane, and a race fit, it allows for a speed-focused streamlined fit while not feeling too tight. As a pro-performance garment, Castelli have kept details functional and focused. The YKK® Vislon® zipper slides easily, letting you boost airflow as and when needed. The drop-pocket construction allows you to load up and yet the jersey remains in a secure and stable position. There’s also a reflective stripe on the centre pocket, enhancing visibility after dark.
Even with an electric fan on full blast, the efforts of a tough training session on the turbo trainer will soon have you building a sweat. This is why the Insider 2 Bib Shorts have been designed to be as light as possible and to be as breathable as possible, with no superfluous details needed. Castelli makes use of lightweight 195 g/m² Lycra® for the body. This keeps bulk down, flexibility up and the excellent breathability needed to deal with your efforts. There are also mesh side panels, allowing for the cooling effect of extra airflow to come into play. Bib straps are kept minimalist, with an open-knit design aiding breathability. The raw-cut leg endings continue the minimalist theme, offering a smooth and comfortable fit without excess bulk. Inside the shorts, the Progetto X² Air Skin seat pad is ideally suited to indoor training, with excellent moisture control and a super-soft next to skin layer.
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.