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Castelli Mens Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort Kit Version

CastelliMen's Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort Kit Version(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/25/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Ashland, OR
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1 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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/12/2021
by Anonymous
canton, ohio
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No regrets

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/26/2020
by Anonymous
Sebring FL
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Best IMHO

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.

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Review by SFRonH

Reviewed 10/30/2020
by SFRonH
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
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Good quality nice bib shorts

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/16/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Top level bibs

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.

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Review by Timmy B

Reviewed 8/13/2020
by Timmy B
midwest
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Nice bib short but

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.

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Review by Drerle

Reviewed 6/25/2020
by Drerle
New Jersey
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Beautifully made shorts

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.

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Review by Jess

Reviewed 6/21/2020
by Jess
Houston
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent bibs

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.

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Review by Tim

Reviewed 9/30/2021
by Tim
Sand Lake
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Great product

Great product most comfortable I've owned for 3 to 6 hour rides love Castelli

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/20/2021
by Anonymous
55416
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my favorite kit

fit well and are comfortable.

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Review by Bluesteelguy

Reviewed 8/23/2021
by Bluesteelguy
Cycling Enthusiast
Vermont
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Best 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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/14/2021
by Anonymous
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Bibs

Great fit and feel. Comfortable and breathable.

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Review by Eddie

Reviewed 9/2/2021
by Eddie
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle, WA
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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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Review by PBA_Biker

Reviewed 11/14/2020
by PBA_Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Hampton Roads, VA
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Extremely comfortable for long rides

I wore these bibs for the first time on a 82 mile ride, and was very please with the comfort.

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