CastelliMen's Free Aero Race Bib Shorts ( Discontinued )(Return to Product Page)

After years of riding $100 bibs, I stepped up for these Castelli's back in January. Bought one pair. I now own four. The most comfortable chamois imaginable! Why do so many manufacturers make their chamois with corduroy ribs and such?! The chamois flexes naturally on the saddle and never feels bulky, yet also provides good comfort. My rides are typically 30-50 miles. They also have good protection up front and I experience no numbness as I have had with some other bibs. The compression on your thighs is firm, but not strangling (I'm XXL with 25 thighs) and the fabric warms up and the fit eases after just a couple of minutes. Excellent construction throughout. Nice bit of graphic flare without being too loud. Love 'em!

My first pair of Castellis, and I'm a believer!! About me I'm 5'9, 168 lbs, with (I think) average thighs.... I bought the Large size and they are snug but not too tight. The shoulder straps feel a bit snug at first, but once on the bike, and after a few wearings, the fit is perfect for me. As some have mentioned the length on the shorts may be a BIT on the short side compared to some others, but I like it, I don't care for some shorts today that seem to hit your knees, so this may be a personal choice. The cut in the front of the shorts is on the lower side which is great for mid-ride nature breaks (as Phil and Paul would say - ha ha ha). All in all, a great investment, and I'll definitely be putting this on my Christmas wish list. More color options would be nice, but that's a minor nit for a great pair of bibs. Get yours now!

Century riding often

Excellent fit and compression. Nice chamois. Could be a little longer

My bib inventory looks like this...only Castelli. My friends ride my 'other' brands castoffs. They will never get my Castelli bibs.

I bought these for the chammie. I normally get regular but these are tight. After riding a while, they seem to loosen up

The most comfortable bib shorts I have worn. Excellent padding, no points of discomfort, above average durability.

my first pair of bib shorts. Researched for days before pulling the trigger. Love 'me! Great fit and very comfortable.

I have many different bibs from most major vendors. I've used these bibs for about 1 year maybe 30 times. The stickers are all delaminating (most other manufactures have figured this out)--gentle wash, never used dryer. And, the pad is holding up okay. Frankly, I think Capo for same price point is probably a better buy, at least for me.....

Paid a little extra to get these shorts, it was well worth it. They work flawlessly and fit comfortably. I am 5' 11 185 and the XL fits great. I did not realize this is part of Castelli's Rosso Corsa line.

These bibs are awesome. The Chamois is very well padded and the leg grippers do exactly what they should on these bibs. I'd recommend them to anyone!

I've only had these bibs through the winter season, so only one ride outside but several on indoor trainer and spin classes. The chamois is fantastic! Very comfortable and contours well to the body. It truly does feel invisible to the skin. I can't yet speak for it's long distance comfort. The fabric and construction are excellent and offer solid support and compression without feeling constrictive. I also love the styling on the black/black kit - just enough graphic edge without being gaudy.

My caution on the fit is this The free aero design sets the straps wide apart across your chest and is deeply cut down the front. I'm a 50-something ex-track and Crit racer and 6'-1205. If you've got a bit of a belly (like me) these bibs don't give the gut supporting (hiding!! ) effect of higher-cut bibs. Also, the wide-set of the support straps takes them along the outer edges of my rib cage and outside my nipples. This is great for cooling but does force me to wear band-aids as the straps ride against the side of my nipples rather than over them. However, this issue may only arise based upon your chest size.

The best thing about this short is its snug and compressive fit. Others recommend ordering one size up, but I order two sizes up. At 6 feet and 185 pounds I no longer have a 25-year-old physique, but I do not have a potbelly. The short is still tight across the thighs and snug over the shoulders. They remain comfortable with no sag over 25 to 50 mile brisk daily road rides. I like the minimalist chamois better than my more thickly padded Assos. One improvement that I would welcome is heavier gauge fabric in the shoulder straps, along the lines of the Assos. The Castelli tends to bunch at the shoulder.

These are very comfortable bibs. I have two pairs. I prefer these to non bibs. They sit in place and dont cause chaffing.

This is my first time in Castelli and I am a believer!!! About me I'm 5'9, 168 lbs, 32 inseam, average thighs. I bought a size L and they fit snug but not too tight.... On the bike you barely think about them. Very comfortable, especially in the riding position. While I agree with others that the length may be a bit shorter than some other shorts, I like it.... they DON'T hit the knees like some shorts seem to, which I don't like. Also the front of the bibs is on the lower side, which is a good thing for when you need to take a nature break (as Phil and Paul would say - ha ha!). Overall, a great value - highly recommended!

Frankly, nothing I dont like about them. Other than Im going into Fall and Winter I wont be able to wear them as much

I wear these bibs 3 times a week year-round with a local cycling group. I love the fit (snug, but not too tight) and light feel of the fabric.

You better order a size larger with these. Once I received the correct size, I kind of like them although you better get used to a new tan line.

You have to remember to order a size larger then you need since these always run small. I didnt and had to reorder.

Perfect fit (at 5'10 160 lbs. I can fit a medium, but usually wear a large). Excellent for extended distance as well as shorter hammerfests. Very comfortable chamois. The smallest of complaints is that the Castelli scorpion will start to disintegrate over time and use. But you can't go wrong, esp. if you can locate them on sale (it happens!). These were my go-to shorts for many of the 17,000 miles I rode last year.