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Accessible, Dependable Castelli Performance
Castelli designed the Competizione Bibshort to incorporate as much technology as possible for their top of the line pro-level race shorts at an accessible pricepoint.
The main Vortex textured fabric and GIRO4 leg gripper comes straight from their top Free Aero 4 bibshort, while the KISS Air2 seat pad has most of the comfort qualities of their top-end chamois but with a much better value. The Castelli Competizione Bibshort brings the best of Castelli's know-how in building comfort performance shorts into an accessible and dependable product.
Features:
- KISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfort
- Affinity Pro Lycra fabric on inside of leg for outstanding stretch and rebound
- Vortex BLC textured fabric on legs for comfort
- Silicone stripes for grip
- Flat-lock stitching for added comfort
- Reflective detailing provides added visibility
- Mesh straps for comfort
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Size Chart
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Chest | 36¼" | 37¾" | 39½" | 41¼" | 43¼" | 45¼" |
| Waist | 31½" | 33" | 34½" | 36½" | 38½" | 40½" |
| Hips | 37" | 38½" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" |
| Inseam | 32¼" | 32.67" | 33" | 33½" | 33.85" | 34¼" |
Specifications
Style Type: Bibs | |
Savile Blue/Gunmetal Gray - Small | Mfg PartNum: L4320458D2414-2 |
Savile Blue/Gunmetal Gray - Medium | Mfg PartNum: L4320458D2414-3 |
Savile Blue/Gunmetal Gray - Large | Mfg PartNum: L4320458D2414-4 |
Savile Blue/Gunmetal Gray - X-Large | Mfg PartNum: L4320458D2414-5 |
Savile Blue/Gunmetal Gray - 2X-Large | Mfg PartNum: L4320458D2414-6 |
Reviews
Just ordered my second pair, very comfortable for any occasion, I have several cycling bibs from Castelli pretty much any cycling clothes you purchase from Castelli is a home run. Make sure you go a size up with this company. But if you need to return Westernbikeworks is awesome about making sure you are a happy customer.
Scott B
I wanted to try a new brand of bib and I was not disappointed. The fit is tight, but it is a race bib. I based my size off of other brands I wear and I might have gotten the next size up. That said, the bib doesn't bind, give solid compression, and is cool for the Florida summer
Loved these. Recommended by a friend. Road 545 miles in 10-days during an event and they held up great! Hand washed every night (in clothing bags, and hang dried) and they feel brand new.
I have several pairs of bibshorts, including three pairs of Competizione. For most rides I go for these. Comfortable on my normal 2-3 hour rides, and comfortable for the occasional metric century. The pad is the best! Perhaps a bit pricey, but watch for the sales.
A note about the fit. Follow the size chart. I'm 5'-10", about 190 lbs. I get XL. The fit is snug, but they are for cycling! The straps seem short to get up to the shoulders, but they disappear while riding.
As others have said, the fit is snug. I am 6' and 164 lbs and the shoulder straps for the large are just long enough, but nothing to spare. If you were long waisted, I would definitely size up. I find the chamois more comfortable on long rides than their higher priced version, which I also own. On a ride, these bibs basically disappear. They are very comfortable and great on hot rides.
Castelli bike shorts are the best I have worn. These bib shorts are very comfortable. they provide great compression. 2 hours in the saddle and no chafing, no slipping, and pad give the right seat protection. The Castelli fabric is soft. I have other Castelli shorts and they all are my favorite. These won't disappoint.
I am 5' 8" and a pretty fit 175 lbs or so (not a super lean bicyclists build but not fat either), I bought an XL and it fits great. My absolute favorite thing about these bibshorts is the Kiss Air2 pad, it is so comfy, I wish I would've purchased these years ago. Much comfier than the Pearl Izumi bottoms I've been riding for the last 10 or so year. I've been riding these shorts in HOT weather and find they are pretty breezy without showing everyone else your stuff. I also read where another reviewer had a painful experience due to the location of the straps. I fortunately have not experience this, but the review did cause me to notice the placement of the straps on these shorts is more inboard than the Velocissimo bibtights that I also really like. I'll be buying more Castelli bottoms because of the comfort factor.
First, the elephant in the room... sizing. Conventional wisdom is that Castelli runs small and that you should size up, but let me offer an alternative--read the size chart! I purchased the size indicated according to the measurements in the size chart and these fit perfectly. As to the bibs themselves, the chamois is super comfortable and I really like the compression and lightweight fabric. Longest ride in these so far is 100km, and they could have gone further. Really the only problem is that now I want to upgrade my old entry-level bibs because these are so much better!
I have learned that buying something of the quality of Castelli is the way to go if you ride a lot. I love these shorts the fit is perfect for me. I am 160 pounds and 5'8" a medium is a good snug fit.
