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Review by Darryl E.As expected, love Castelli print designs but fittingsizing is always an issueby Darryl E.San Diego, CACastelli, as I have been an avid fan of their products, reading reviews, thorough research, and following sizing charts, it indicates otherwise but it always fits either either 1 or 2 sizes small. The occasional Euro fit comes to up as an explanation but for those (who take the time to read this) its always the better option to fit in shop I normally buy large but this specific one fits small. I know for sure Im not an XL and surely not a XXL... either way if on sale like WesternBikeworks usually has great discounts its still worth the buy...!!
Reviewed 6/27/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Darryl E. was helpful/No, review by Darryl E. was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Castelli, as I have been an avid fan of their products, reading reviews, thorough research, and following sizing charts, it indicates otherwise but it always fits either either 1 or 2 sizes small. The occasional Euro fit comes to up as an explanation but for those (who take the time to read this) its always the better option to fit in shop I normally buy large but this specific one fits small. I know for sure Im not an XL and surely not a XXL... either way if on sale like WesternBikeworks usually has great discounts its still worth the buy...!!
Review by williamcCastelli KISS Loveby williamcCompetitive RacerCamas, WALove, love, love these shorts. I was slightly skeptical of the KISS chamois, as I was used to the Progetto x2 pad. But, as usual, I am pleasantly surprised at the ability of the Castelli bibs to hold all my bits snug enough without cutting circulation. I routinely ride 25-40 miles in these shorts and I will definitely purchase another pair. I am a sprinter build, massive thighs, trim, 190 lbs. 6'1 and the Large fit like a glove. And of course, these were on a brilliant sale.
Reviewed 8/26/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by williamc was helpful/No, review by williamc was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Love, love, love these shorts. I was slightly skeptical of the KISS chamois, as I was used to the Progetto x2 pad. But, as usual, I am pleasantly surprised at the ability of the Castelli bibs to hold all my bits snug enough without cutting circulation. I routinely ride 25-40 miles in these shorts and I will definitely purchase another pair. I am a sprinter build, massive thighs, trim, 190 lbs. 6'1 and the Large fit like a glove. And of course, these were on a brilliant sale.
Review by TLWalkergoes on easy, smooth and feels good after 2 hours or more of ridingby TLWalkerCycling EnthusiastCharlotte, NCFits well, does not wrinkle or pinch or bunch anywhere especially when pedaling hard or just coasting. feels great after riding for hours, bib straps do not bunch or crimp. Chamois feels good and does not irritate the skin after hours of riding.
Reviewed 7/13/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by TLWalker was helpful/No, review by TLWalker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Fits well, does not wrinkle or pinch or bunch anywhere especially when pedaling hard or just coasting. feels great after riding for hours, bib straps do not bunch or crimp. Chamois feels good and does not irritate the skin after hours of riding.
Review by AnonymousGreat fit and very comfortable paddingby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastDallas, TXGot this a few weeks ago and finally used this past weekend. With temps soaring in TX, the fit and comfort of this really helps! Sizing runs smaller so get one size up. Overall, a great buy
Reviewed 6/19/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Got this a few weeks ago and finally used this past weekend. With temps soaring in TX, the fit and comfort of this really helps! Sizing runs smaller so get one size up. Overall, a great buy
Review by Martin TAwesome entry shortsby Martin TCycling EnthusiastIrvine, CaBest bang for the buck. I use this on my smart trainer and outside. I can easily ride 50 miles without any discomfort. This is what I use as my regular daily training shorts. I own 4 pairs.
Reviewed 5/21/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Martin T was helpful/No, review by Martin T was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Best bang for the buck. I use this on my smart trainer and outside. I can easily ride 50 miles without any discomfort. This is what I use as my regular daily training shorts. I own 4 pairs.
Review by AnonymousFits well.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastI like this pair of big shorts. I'd give it a full five if the legs were just an inch or two longer though.
Reviewed 5/22/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I like this pair of big shorts. I'd give it a full five if the legs were just an inch or two longer though.
Review by SteveGreat bibs!by SteveAlaskaThe chamois on these bibs is the best out there. The seams are very smooth.
Reviewed 4/3/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Steve was helpful/No, review by Steve was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The chamois on these bibs is the best out there. The seams are very smooth.
Review by Ryan WWWZGreat bibsby Ryan WWWZPortland1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I thought they might be a bit too tight when I tried them on. After my first ride I was sold! Fit is great, they stay quite cool, and the chamois is a delight. The logo on the thigh is wearing off as is one of the reflector hits. A bummer but still great bibs!
Reviewed 8/3/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ryan WWWZ was helpful/No, review by Ryan WWWZ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I thought they might be a bit too tight when I tried them on. After my first ride I was sold! Fit is great, they stay quite cool, and the chamois is a delight. The logo on the thigh is wearing off as is one of the reflector hits. A bummer but still great bibs!
Review by AnonymousVery nice product, already used for couple of rides and very comfortable and nice.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastRedmond WA1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.It is a great product, I would glad to suggest to other who are looking for mid range biking shorts.
Reviewed 5/15/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It is a great product, I would glad to suggest to other who are looking for mid range biking shorts.
Review by ChanGreat way to step into Castelli and up your bibs gameby ChanCycling EnthusiastCincinnati, OHCastelli represents one of the premium bib/jersey brands on this site and the higher pricing in this case translates to better materials and more focus on performance-fit, aero and temp/moisture management benefits. You don't pick this brand to go longer-you pick them because when you are working on the bike, you don't want the distraction of discomfort whether that's in a 30 minute crit or a double metric century.
These specific bibs are a great way to introduce Castelli into the wardrobe, and since Castelli fit is generally more snug than other brands, a less expensive way to figure the sizing out. The brand is definitely race fit, which means for athletic builds they will feel comfortably compressive, but for less athletic body types this translates to tight and you'd either have to upsize for a bit looser fit giving up some of the benefits.
The main difference between this bib and their higher end offerings is the chamois. Highly personal preference, but I find the chamois very good, no friction or discomfort, and have zero issues on base mile rides of 2-4 hours. While I'm sure they'd be fine for all-day rides, I'd generally go for something a little beefier down under.
Reviewed 5/9/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Chan was helpful/No, review by Chan was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Castelli represents one of the premium bib/jersey brands on this site and the higher pricing in this case translates to better materials and more focus on performance-fit, aero and temp/moisture management benefits. You don't pick this brand to go longer-you pick them because when you are working on the bike, you don't want the distraction of discomfort whether that's in a 30 minute crit or a double metric century.
These specific bibs are a great way to introduce Castelli into the wardrobe, and since Castelli fit is generally more snug than other brands, a less expensive way to figure the sizing out. The brand is definitely race fit, which means for athletic builds they will feel comfortably compressive, but for less athletic body types this translates to tight and you'd either have to upsize for a bit looser fit giving up some of the benefits.
The main difference between this bib and their higher end offerings is the chamois. Highly personal preference, but I find the chamois very good, no friction or discomfort, and have zero issues on base mile rides of 2-4 hours. While I'm sure they'd be fine for all-day rides, I'd generally go for something a little beefier down under.
Review by CJbot my second pair after a one year ride. Love themby CJCycling EnthusiastDenver, CO The bibs are very comfortable than the norm. Especially when I consistently ride between 3 1/2 to 5 hour.
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by CJ was helpful/No, review by CJ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The bibs are very comfortable than the norm. Especially when I consistently ride between 3 1/2 to 5 hour.
Review by oletabikerGOOD PRODUCTby oletabikerCycling EnthusiastS FloridaMy 1st pair of Castelli bibs, nicely made, good material, great fit, and compression, and the chamois is not too bulky, I'd say just right! the logos are rubberized, and will probably peel off after a few washes. Overall a great value on a well made piece of gear
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by oletabiker was helpful/No, review by oletabiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My 1st pair of Castelli bibs, nicely made, good material, great fit, and compression, and the chamois is not too bulky, I'd say just right! the logos are rubberized, and will probably peel off after a few washes. Overall a great value on a well made piece of gear
Review by WVrunnerGood Value, With One Fit Issueby WVrunnerCycling EnthusiastVienna, WVSpotted this at a pretty good price, and like others, guessed wrong on the size. Made a swap for one size larger to fit my hips and quads (5'9 and 140 lbs, wound up with a large). It's a good fit with excellent overall muscle support....EXCEPT for the verrrry small area where my male parts are supposed to go. I'm not singing soprano but this might be a real problem on longer rides.
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by WVrunner was helpful/No, review by WVrunner was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Spotted this at a pretty good price, and like others, guessed wrong on the size. Made a swap for one size larger to fit my hips and quads (5'9 and 140 lbs, wound up with a large). It's a good fit with excellent overall muscle support....EXCEPT for the verrrry small area where my male parts are supposed to go. I'm not singing soprano but this might be a real problem on longer rides.
Review by oletabikerGOOD PRODUCTby oletabikerCycling EnthusiastS FloridaMy 1st pair of Castelli bibs, nicely made, good material, great fit, and compression, and the chamois is not too bulky, I'd say just right! the logos are rubberized, and will probably peel off after a few washes. Overall a great value on a well made piece of gear
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by oletabiker was helpful/No, review by oletabiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My 1st pair of Castelli bibs, nicely made, good material, great fit, and compression, and the chamois is not too bulky, I'd say just right! the logos are rubberized, and will probably peel off after a few washes. Overall a great value on a well made piece of gear
Review by RayThe size are little small for the size but will do. Always go next size on Castelli stuff.by RayTacomaA little tight and small for its size.
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Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ray was helpful/No, review by Ray was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A little tight and small for its size.
Your service always the best.
Cheers
Review by RayThe size are little small for the size but will do. Always go next size on Castelli stuff.by RayTacomaA little tight and small for its size.
Your service is always the best.
Cheers
Reviewed 5/14/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ray was helpful/No, review by Ray was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A little tight and small for its size.
Your service is always the best.
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Review by AnonymousIrritating chamois for longer distancesby AnonymousDaily CommuterHouston, TXAt $50, these are certainly serviceable for a weekend warrior or the occasional short ride. I owned these for a few months and used them a few times a week as backup bibs, usually on 1 hr. rides, and they worked just fine. My main bibs became threadbare right around the time quarantine hit, so these became my go-to bibs. As I took longer rides, I noticed a substantial amount if irritation around the seams of the chamois. I initially thought this may be related to nothing more than longer days in the saddle, but as soon as I switched back to (another pair) of my standard go-to bibs, the irritation subsided. I now only use them for short rides or quick indoor sessions.
Also, as noted in the description, these definitely run a bit small, so consider purchasing a size larger than usual.
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
At $50, these are certainly serviceable for a weekend warrior or the occasional short ride. I owned these for a few months and used them a few times a week as backup bibs, usually on 1 hr. rides, and they worked just fine. My main bibs became threadbare right around the time quarantine hit, so these became my go-to bibs. As I took longer rides, I noticed a substantial amount if irritation around the seams of the chamois. I initially thought this may be related to nothing more than longer days in the saddle, but as soon as I switched back to (another pair) of my standard go-to bibs, the irritation subsided. I now only use them for short rides or quick indoor sessions.
Also, as noted in the description, these definitely run a bit small, so consider purchasing a size larger than usual.
Review by SacramentoSloggerSorely disappointedby SacramentoSloggerCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CAI'm much more of the type of person to relish submitting a raving review of approval (cough, POC Octal!, cough), but this time, nope!
When people say Castelli sizes their stuff smaller than average they ain't kidding!. I should have returned these things the first time I squeezed into them, but figured who wants pre-owned bibs? Then, trying to make the best of it, I rode in them ... one time ... 32 painful miles, only to feel like a vice grip was doing its worst to my tender bits. When I got home, I made good on my promise to myself and ceremoniously tossed them (and my money, goodbye).
There may, MAY have been redeeming value to these things if I had gotten one or two sizes larger, but who'd figure a guy who's 5' 8 and isn't morbidly obese would need a size XXL?
Sorry Castelli, I've liked some of your other stuff, but this one was a giant fail in my book.
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SacramentoSlogger was helpful/No, review by SacramentoSlogger was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I'm much more of the type of person to relish submitting a raving review of approval (cough, POC Octal!, cough), but this time, nope!
When people say Castelli sizes their stuff smaller than average they ain't kidding!. I should have returned these things the first time I squeezed into them, but figured who wants pre-owned bibs? Then, trying to make the best of it, I rode in them ... one time ... 32 painful miles, only to feel like a vice grip was doing its worst to my tender bits. When I got home, I made good on my promise to myself and ceremoniously tossed them (and my money, goodbye).
There may, MAY have been redeeming value to these things if I had gotten one or two sizes larger, but who'd figure a guy who's 5' 8 and isn't morbidly obese would need a size XXL?
Sorry Castelli, I've liked some of your other stuff, but this one was a giant fail in my book.
Review by AnonymousNot the CASTELLI you know.by AnonymousCasual CyclistI was convinced to try these by the low sale price tag. Ended up paying to return them upon arrival. Going up the standard 1 size for Castelli and the fit was fine. The quality on the other hand is very poor. The shorts are scratchy in several areas and there is almost no stretch on the legs with virtually no grippers. In other places the stitching wasnt great. For just a little bit more you can get better bibs that wont feel so cheap. Disappointed in Castelli for even producing this one. Its made me question the brand.
Reviewed 2/8/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was convinced to try these by the low sale price tag. Ended up paying to return them upon arrival. Going up the standard 1 size for Castelli and the fit was fine. The quality on the other hand is very poor. The shorts are scratchy in several areas and there is almost no stretch on the legs with virtually no grippers. In other places the stitching wasnt great. For just a little bit more you can get better bibs that wont feel so cheap. Disappointed in Castelli for even producing this one. Its made me question the brand.
Review by AnonymousVery Nice fitby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastCentral California1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Quality Castelli! I like the high rise in the front of the bibs (ride to drink more beer!), not the current low cut bib style. Medium size was spot on, 3-4-5 hour rides are fine in 100 degree temps. Time will tell if they will last more than a season with a nice rotation of my other bibs.
Reviewed 8/14/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Quality Castelli! I like the high rise in the front of the bibs (ride to drink more beer!), not the current low cut bib style. Medium size was spot on, 3-4-5 hour rides are fine in 100 degree temps. Time will tell if they will last more than a season with a nice rotation of my other bibs.