
User submitted reviews
Review by Anonymous
My second pair of these bib shorts as I really liked the first. A pretty great value in fit and finish, and the chamois is super comfortable. Leg grippers are very grippy and stay in place. True to size as far as I can tell- got medium and I'm 5-10 and 160.
Review by Martin
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 Butcher
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 meyer
Buy one size larger than you normally wear
Review by Anonymous
Straps are tight over the shoulders.
Review by Anonymous
Straps are tight over the shoulders.
Review by Bluesteelguy
If you want to feel like a Pro this is your kit. I cant afford enough of these to ride daily so its a real treat when they come up in my rotation.
Review by Joan meyer
Buy one size larger than you normally wear
Review by Anonymous
Great quality
Review by ROB
I usually wear XL but since loosing weight decided to get large. Took a ride to get them broken in but fits nicely and the camo is great.
Review by G Halliday
Im 5'-7" 180 and bought the large. They fit nicely and are good bibs for long rides. Chamois is comfortable and seems to stay in place while riding. I always think less is more for a well designed chamois and these are on the edge of what is actually needed, but comfy for the long haul none the less.
Review by Trucker
Really have found these to be excellent bibs. The Kiss pad really works for me . No extra padding that often leads to discomfort over time. KISS is a nice smooth pad with the right amount of padding for 50 mile plus rides.
Review by Too close to 60
All the features at a reasonable price. I prefer the Kiss chamois. Having done 24 100+ mile rides so far this year, one being 175 I have no complaints. Overall have held up well. If I get two seasons out of them I happy with that.
Review by Anonymous
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 Lamar
Castelli bib shorts really never disappoint. I use these on all my training rides and haven't had any problems.
Review by Gary
This bib fits true to the size chart. At 5'9 and 170 lbs I wear a large. Fabric is nice but the real benefit is the kissair chamois, best on the market
Review by CH
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.
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 AntMan67
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 Anonymous
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.