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Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/27/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastHighlands Ranch, CONot for tall guys but a quality productI am 6' tall and 160 lbs. Based on the comments from others about it being sized smaller than other manufacturer's bibs, I ordered a large and the fit from the waist down is perfect. This is the only size large of any cycling kit I have in my closet. However, there must be no 6" Italians because I almost need a shoe horn to get the straps over the shoulders. They could be 2 inches longer and still hold the bibs tight. This is the only reason I didn't give the bibs a 5 star rating. The chamois is comfortable on 5 plus hour rides. The leg grippers hold leg warmers in place for hours. The material and stitching quality are top notch.
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I am 6' tall and 160 lbs. Based on the comments from others about it being sized smaller than other manufacturer's bibs, I ordered a large and the fit from the waist down is perfect. This is the only size large of any cycling kit I have in my closet. However, there must be no 6" Italians because I almost need a shoe horn to get the straps over the shoulders. They could be 2 inches longer and still hold the bibs tight. This is the only reason I didn't give the bibs a 5 star rating. The chamois is comfortable on 5 plus hour rides. The leg grippers hold leg warmers in place for hours. The material and stitching quality are top notch.
Review by CHReviewed 7/20/2021by CHCycling EnthusiastVancouver, WA2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great bib for the priceFor me, these bibs are a very good mid-week <40 mile bib. The pad is very good, not bulky, but dense. The Legs have decent compression and the upper is actually roomy for a Castelli product. The grippers are excellent. I did go up one size. I'm 5'9". 160lbs, and went with large.
The straps aren't too wide, and lay flat with a little fussing, but are on par for this price point, . These are a good value and I will probably buy them again.
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For me, these bibs are a very good mid-week <40 mile bib. The pad is very good, not bulky, but dense. The Legs have decent compression and the upper is actually roomy for a Castelli product. The grippers are excellent. I did go up one size. I'm 5'9". 160lbs, and went with large.
The straps aren't too wide, and lay flat with a little fussing, but are on par for this price point, . These are a good value and I will probably buy them again.
Review by FL. Roadi. Reviewed 6/7/2021by FL. Roadi. Cycling EnthusiastFlorida HOT1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Super comfy excellent leg grippers. I love that these bibs fit like a second skin! The pad is fantastic, very comfy for my rides. Pre COVID some of my rides could be 3.5 hours and this chamois is great. If I could I'd give them 4.5 stars. I wear size 34 to 35 pants and I need size 2XL. The bottom of each leg has a cuff that seems to be a different material and it fits a little loose right above my knee, however they don't ride up my thigh at all due to the generous grippers! These bibs are replacing two year old Castelli bibs that held up great.
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I love that these bibs fit like a second skin! The pad is fantastic, very comfy for my rides. Pre COVID some of my rides could be 3.5 hours and this chamois is great. If I could I'd give them 4.5 stars. I wear size 34 to 35 pants and I need size 2XL. The bottom of each leg has a cuff that seems to be a different material and it fits a little loose right above my knee, however they don't ride up my thigh at all due to the generous grippers! These bibs are replacing two year old Castelli bibs that held up great.
Review by FrankReviewed 12/1/2022by FrankCycling EnthusiastDallas OR1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Back to the futureI've been a Castelli guy for years, always going for the Progetto chamois over the Kiss chamois. I decided to try the new version of the Kiss chamois in the Competizione bibs. These are now my go to bibs. I really like the smaller footprint of this chamois. No bunching at all and plenty of padding. If you're having issues with chamois that bunch up on you, try these bibs. Reasonably priced too.
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I've been a Castelli guy for years, always going for the Progetto chamois over the Kiss chamois. I decided to try the new version of the Kiss chamois in the Competizione bibs. These are now my go to bibs. I really like the smaller footprint of this chamois. No bunching at all and plenty of padding. If you're having issues with chamois that bunch up on you, try these bibs. Reasonably priced too.
Review by AntMan67Reviewed 10/21/2020by AntMan67Cycling EnthusiastHouston Texas1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Outstanding bib shortI have worn these bibs 2-3 times a week (25-70 mile rides) for about 3 months and they are as comfortable now as new, look as great as new, and held up great as new. Refer to the sizing chart for fit. Price is not cheap but they are worth the cost.
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I have worn these bibs 2-3 times a week (25-70 mile rides) for about 3 months and they are as comfortable now as new, look as great as new, and held up great as new. Refer to the sizing chart for fit. Price is not cheap but they are worth the cost.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/13/2020by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Great fitfinish and leg grippers that hold!For starters I'm 6' and weight 160lbs, I ordered a medium and it fits great, its a good snug fit, not like a skin suit second skin but you dont want bibs to be loose, so these fit me just right. With that said I really like the Kiss chamois, Ive had a few Castelli bibs that used that chamois and never had an issue with it. The overall feel, fit and finish were fine, no issues but ive only had them for a few weeks so their durability cant really be reviewed yet. I find the leg grippers to be excellent, Ive gone through a few different brands and most would slide up while riding but these have stayed in place like they were glued.
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For starters I'm 6' and weight 160lbs, I ordered a medium and it fits great, its a good snug fit, not like a skin suit second skin but you dont want bibs to be loose, so these fit me just right. With that said I really like the Kiss chamois, Ive had a few Castelli bibs that used that chamois and never had an issue with it. The overall feel, fit and finish were fine, no issues but ive only had them for a few weeks so their durability cant really be reviewed yet. I find the leg grippers to be excellent, Ive gone through a few different brands and most would slide up while riding but these have stayed in place like they were glued.
Review by Warrenh Reviewed 6/11/2020by Warrenh Daily CommuterNYC4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Perfect for long ridesI was in the market for a bib short that would be comfortable on rides of 2 hours or more and I found them in these. They do run a bit tight which I found to not be a bad thing as your muscles will require extra support that compression provides. I wear a medium and didnt find them uncomfortable at all. The support they give to my lower back is perfect. The build quality is perfect and worth every penny youll pay. YOU SHOULD size upwards if you want a more relaxed fit. As always Bike Tires Direct provides great product and service. Thanks
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I was in the market for a bib short that would be comfortable on rides of 2 hours or more and I found them in these. They do run a bit tight which I found to not be a bad thing as your muscles will require extra support that compression provides. I wear a medium and didnt find them uncomfortable at all. The support they give to my lower back is perfect. The build quality is perfect and worth every penny youll pay. YOU SHOULD size upwards if you want a more relaxed fit. As always Bike Tires Direct provides great product and service. Thanks
Review by SpikeReviewed 1/13/2022by Spikenorh carolina1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Bib ItThird pair and satisfied. Ride 100-120 miles per week. I am 6�0 and weigh 145 lbs. waist is 34 inches and hips are 39 inches circumference. Large works for my size. Snug at first but since it has loosen.
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Third pair and satisfied. Ride 100-120 miles per week. I am 6�0 and weigh 145 lbs. waist is 34 inches and hips are 39 inches circumference. Large works for my size. Snug at first but since it has loosen.
Review by BSPReviewed 9/10/2021by BSPCycling EnthusiastHouston, TXFantastic and reasonably priced bibshortWell made bibshort with great compression and padding.
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Well made bibshort with great compression and padding.
Review by [email protected]Reviewed 8/5/2021Walla walla, washington2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Favorite shorts ever but need larger sizeThe bibs are fantastic, the chamois is a 7+ hour pad, and I really like the different fabrics in each section. However I am between a medium and large size depending on bibs manufacturer. Castelli I had to order XL and they fit great.
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The bibs are fantastic, the chamois is a 7+ hour pad, and I really like the different fabrics in each section. However I am between a medium and large size depending on bibs manufacturer. Castelli I had to order XL and they fit great.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/5/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSouth west Washington Excellent fit and quality. My new favorite bibI use my Castelli bibs for combination on road and off. They are extremely comfortable.
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I use my Castelli bibs for combination on road and off. They are extremely comfortable.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/1/2020by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great fit/finish and leg grippers that hold!Ive been a fan of Castelli bibs but have strayed the last few years trying other brands. When it was time to replace my worn out bibs I looked into Castelli again and found these on sale. I already knew I liked the Kiss chamois and the undated leg grippers are outstanding. They hold tight and stay in place, everything a gripper should do. Im 6' 160lbs and ordered a medium and they fit perfect
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Ive been a fan of Castelli bibs but have strayed the last few years trying other brands. When it was time to replace my worn out bibs I looked into Castelli again and found these on sale. I already knew I liked the Kiss chamois and the undated leg grippers are outstanding. They hold tight and stay in place, everything a gripper should do. Im 6' 160lbs and ordered a medium and they fit perfect
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/1/2021by AnonymousCompetitive RacerOcala, FlIwas looking for a bid short like thisSo far one of the best bidshorts that I have used I just did 100 Miles and it feels just right
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So far one of the best bidshorts that I have used I just did 100 Miles and it feels just right
Review by bigdumbguyReviewed 4/12/2021by bigdumbguyDaily CommuterEugene, ORReally nice bibsHigh quality construction and excellent fit. These are still a bit expensive but are a good value since they are comfortable, even on long rides.
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High quality construction and excellent fit. These are still a bit expensive but are a good value since they are comfortable, even on long rides.
Review by CyclistonabudgetReviewed 11/7/2020by CyclistonabudgetCycling EnthusiastFloridaCastelli Makes Great Shorts. BikeTiresDirect brings them to you at a great value.Excellent shorts. Very comfortable. One drawback is that they run a little small.
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Excellent shorts. Very comfortable. One drawback is that they run a little small.
Review by Moab ManReviewed 10/15/2020by Moab ManCycling EnthusiastMarin/MoabPerfectoMy old bibs were shot. Bought these and the fit and comfort are exceptional. After 1 ride I bought a second pair.
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My old bibs were shot. Bought these and the fit and comfort are exceptional. After 1 ride I bought a second pair.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/7/2020by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great bibs They fit great if you order 1 size up
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They fit great if you order 1 size up
Review by MartinReviewed 12/16/2021by MartinCompetitive RacerLancaster, PennsylvaniaSo far so goodI have worn many different Castelli bibs over the years and prefer the Kiss chamois to all others no matter the cost. I have worn the Velocissimo bibs since they were released but sadly are now discontinued. However, the Competizione seems to be an updated version of the Velocissimo. Same great chamois same great fit! To be clear I am 5'7" 140lbs and wear a small. I my opinion the size chart from Castelli are spot on! Castelli bibs and jerseys for that matter are an athletic fit for compression and performance. If you want loose riding apparel wear baggies and trail jerseys.
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I have worn many different Castelli bibs over the years and prefer the Kiss chamois to all others no matter the cost. I have worn the Velocissimo bibs since they were released but sadly are now discontinued. However, the Competizione seems to be an updated version of the Velocissimo. Same great chamois same great fit! To be clear I am 5'7" 140lbs and wear a small. I my opinion the size chart from Castelli are spot on! Castelli bibs and jerseys for that matter are an athletic fit for compression and performance. If you want loose riding apparel wear baggies and trail jerseys.
Review by ButcherReviewed 9/25/2020by ButcherNew England3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Killer summer bib5'9",stocky, 178 lbs
Ordered XL. Somewhat tight but right.
Only early issue was shoulder straps a bit snug, but after couple rides I submitted.
Overall:
Good, if not great chamois
Fabric is prime for hot weather!
About as thin as it comes.
Aesthetically good looking.
Enjoy the leg gripper detail.
- own 2, need more.
My go-to.
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5'9",stocky, 178 lbs
Ordered XL. Somewhat tight but right.
Only early issue was shoulder straps a bit snug, but after couple rides I submitted.
Overall:
Good, if not great chamois
Fabric is prime for hot weather!
About as thin as it comes.
Aesthetically good looking.
Enjoy the leg gripper detail.
- own 2, need more.
My go-to.
Review by Joan meyerReviewed 6/26/2020by Joan meyernorth bay5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.The most comfortable chamois because it floats along with you as you ride Buy one size larger than you normally wear
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Buy one size larger than you normally wear