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Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/25/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastAshland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Not roomy.I've got this Castelli bib short, some mid-tier Pearl Izumi bibs, and recently received an Assos pair (Mille summer GTS.) As expected, the fit is tight, so I (6-2, 190 lbs) ordered an XL pair, which fit nicely. I like (almost) everything. The design and materials are excellent, the pad is a bit thin, but has nice progressive density, so it provides good support. Overall, I really like it, but it could be better. The straps are very narrow and don�t always stay flat. That said, they are very soft and light, so I don't really notice them. They feel good, but might bother people who are very particular. The most significant issues are in the sensitive areas
The area for the genitals is very tight. This isn't related to size. When we ride, blood goes to the legs. The pressure of the shorts further squishes everything. I find it uncomfortable on about 75% of my rides. Similarly, the pad is tight at the perineum. I have saddles with cutouts, but if the pad is too thick and stiff to take advantage of the cutout, it limits how aggressive you can sit on the saddle. By comparison, my new Assos shorts provide more room up front and also have a cutout in the pad.
But the Castelli shorts have some wins over the Assos pair. I get zero rubbing of stitches or edges with the Castelli bibs. The Assos bibs have a couple of potential chafing or bother for me. So the search continues. If I could get the Castelli bibs with a cutout in the pad and a bit more room up front, it would be perfect.
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I've got this Castelli bib short, some mid-tier Pearl Izumi bibs, and recently received an Assos pair (Mille summer GTS.) As expected, the fit is tight, so I (6-2, 190 lbs) ordered an XL pair, which fit nicely. I like (almost) everything. The design and materials are excellent, the pad is a bit thin, but has nice progressive density, so it provides good support. Overall, I really like it, but it could be better. The straps are very narrow and don�t always stay flat. That said, they are very soft and light, so I don't really notice them. They feel good, but might bother people who are very particular. The most significant issues are in the sensitive areas
The area for the genitals is very tight. This isn't related to size. When we ride, blood goes to the legs. The pressure of the shorts further squishes everything. I find it uncomfortable on about 75% of my rides. Similarly, the pad is tight at the perineum. I have saddles with cutouts, but if the pad is too thick and stiff to take advantage of the cutout, it limits how aggressive you can sit on the saddle. By comparison, my new Assos shorts provide more room up front and also have a cutout in the pad.
But the Castelli shorts have some wins over the Assos pair. I get zero rubbing of stitches or edges with the Castelli bibs. The Assos bibs have a couple of potential chafing or bother for me. So the search continues. If I could get the Castelli bibs with a cutout in the pad and a bit more room up front, it would be perfect.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/12/2021by Anonymouscanton, ohioNo regretsLooking to take the next step in cycling clothing to support longer rides, the Free Aero Bibshorts have been the best choice. I wear these now on most every ride. Make sure to measure before ordering. They tend to be a bit smaller than other brands so pay attention to the size chart.
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Looking to take the next step in cycling clothing to support longer rides, the Free Aero Bibshorts have been the best choice. I wear these now on most every ride. Make sure to measure before ordering. They tend to be a bit smaller than other brands so pay attention to the size chart.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/26/2020by AnonymousSebring FLBest IMHOAfter years of resisting bibs because there's no ez way to relieve yourself I tried these. Outstanding fit, finish, feel, and ease of relief! Love these bibs and all Castelli products. I ride about 150 miles a week with regular centuries.
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After years of resisting bibs because there's no ez way to relieve yourself I tried these. Outstanding fit, finish, feel, and ease of relief! Love these bibs and all Castelli products. I ride about 150 miles a week with regular centuries.
Review by SFRonHReviewed 10/30/2020by SFRonHCycling EnthusiastSan Francisco, CAGood quality nice bib shortsThese bib shorts are consistent with other Castelli bib shorts. This model tends to fit a bit tight, in a good way. The color was advertised as blue, but the product is actually gray. It's an attractive short. Castelli tweaks the designs often--about every year?--so this is another tweak, and perfectly good.
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These bib shorts are consistent with other Castelli bib shorts. This model tends to fit a bit tight, in a good way. The color was advertised as blue, but the product is actually gray. It's an attractive short. Castelli tweaks the designs often--about every year?--so this is another tweak, and perfectly good.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/16/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastTop level bibsVery high level of quality and overall comfort, fit for me is outstanding. Only complaint is the straps kind of roll up very thin and are uncomfortable unless you take the extra minute or so to flatten them out before your ride. Also, they do run quite small, best to size up.
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Very high level of quality and overall comfort, fit for me is outstanding. Only complaint is the straps kind of roll up very thin and are uncomfortable unless you take the extra minute or so to flatten them out before your ride. Also, they do run quite small, best to size up.
Review by Timmy BReviewed 8/13/2020by Timmy BmidwestNice bib short butThese are my favorite bibs, I ride them on centuries all the time. They are mostly comfortable except for the fit around the bits and pieces. Like I said I ride these all the time on long rides, great pad too, it�s just a little tight in the front.
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These are my favorite bibs, I ride them on centuries all the time. They are mostly comfortable except for the fit around the bits and pieces. Like I said I ride these all the time on long rides, great pad too, it�s just a little tight in the front.
Review by DrerleReviewed 6/25/2020by DrerleNew Jersey3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Beautifully made shortsHigh quality shorts that prioritize low weight over durability. These shorts are gossamer thin. I poked a small hole in a leg that I had the tailor fix for $20..
The pads seem to extent more laterally than Im used to.
Next time I may select a lower level pair of Castelli bibs for thicker more durable material.
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High quality shorts that prioritize low weight over durability. These shorts are gossamer thin. I poked a small hole in a leg that I had the tailor fix for $20..
The pads seem to extent more laterally than Im used to.
Next time I may select a lower level pair of Castelli bibs for thicker more durable material.
Review by JessReviewed 6/21/2020by JessHouston2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent bibsFantastic bibs, every bit the quality and comfort of Assos at a fraction of the price. Only caveat is they run small. Im 59 155lbs and Im a large.
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Fantastic bibs, every bit the quality and comfort of Assos at a fraction of the price. Only caveat is they run small. Im 59 155lbs and Im a large.
Review by TimReviewed 9/30/2021by TimSand LakeGreat product
Great product most comfortable I've owned for 3 to 6 hour rides love Castelli
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Great product most comfortable I've owned for 3 to 6 hour rides love Castelli
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/20/2021by Anonymous55416my favorite kitfit well and are comfortable.
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fit well and are comfortable.
Review by BluesteelguyReviewed 8/23/2021by BluesteelguyCycling EnthusiastVermontBest Bibs i have ever owned. I have been pedaling for over 40 years, since the days when a Chamois was just that a piece of Chamois cloth. These have the most advanced chamois i know of. Comfortable and shock absorbing. They wick were well too. You will feel dry at the end of a 70 mile ride.. the bibs are quit well fitted no bunching at all.
Well worth the cost. You will thank yourself.
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I have been pedaling for over 40 years, since the days when a Chamois was just that a piece of Chamois cloth. These have the most advanced chamois i know of. Comfortable and shock absorbing. They wick were well too. You will feel dry at the end of a 70 mile ride.. the bibs are quit well fitted no bunching at all.
Well worth the cost. You will thank yourself.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/14/2021by AnonymousBibsGreat fit and feel. Comfortable and breathable.
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Great fit and feel. Comfortable and breathable.
Review by Eddie Reviewed 9/2/2021by Eddie Cycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA Castelli bibshorts have been my go to shorts for years. I have always like the way these shorts fit but, they are little pricey.
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I have always like the way these shorts fit but, they are little pricey.
Review by PBA_BikerReviewed 11/14/2020by PBA_BikerCycling EnthusiastHampton Roads, VAExtremely comfortable for long ridesI wore these bibs for the first time on a 82 mile ride, and was very please with the comfort.
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I wore these bibs for the first time on a 82 mile ride, and was very please with the comfort.