Shorts/Bottoms
$350.00
Innovatively engineered for ultimate long-distance comfort, support, speed, and durability.
Gradient-stretch woven fabric for the right support in the right place
Woven fabric weighs 30% less than comparable knit fabric
Soft, stretchy bib straps articulated over shoulder for maximum comfort
Perforated back panel for breathability
Integrated gripper elastic at leg ending holds short in place without need for additional silicone grippers
Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad
$250.00
Comfort and aerodynamics meet in the fastest, most comfortable Free Aero Race Bibshort to date.
Aero-optimized Forza2 Stretch fabric for maximum comfort and aerodynamic advantage
Aero-optimized fabric delivers 3% decrease in CdA
Lie-flat bib straps and a breathable mesh back keep you cooler
Silicone leg grippers to keep leg endings in place
Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad for comfort even on your longest rides
Back pocket for extra storage or race radio
Short fabric rated to 50+ UPF protection
$219.99
Innovative evolution
The Free Aero RC Bibshort is our top race short, which also means that it's insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number.
It's fair to say that we've been working on this short for the past 15 years. That's how long it's been since the original free aero race bibshort was first introduced, initially as our top-of-the-line race short. Since then it has won three Tours de France, three Gri d'Italia, one Vuelta, and San Remo, but it also became the best-selling product in the history of Castelli because, simply put, this is the short that does everything well.
The concept is quite simple: start with the best pad we know how to make, surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression, and then remove everything else that's not absolutely necessary.
You feel free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the short portion has just 5 panels compared to 10 in the previous generation.
You feel free because of further refinements to the Progetto X2 air seamless seat pad. The two densities of foam plus the gel pads provide progressive damping, while the separate skincare layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin.
You feel free thanks to the most minimal bibs you've ever seen in a short, including open-weave straps for maximum airflow. But we reinforced the yoke so the straps stay in place and made the mesh back narrow for coverage that is minimal yet just enough to hold the shorts in place. And the bib elegantly frames a convenient pocket at the center back.
You feel free because this is the first high-end short that doesn't need any sort of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep the leg in place. Getting this right meant 28 prototypes and our most extensive test program ever, and it results in the most comfortable leg ending we've ever made.
The Forza 2 fabric has 32% lycra with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression. There's reflective piping on the back. And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability.
- High-compression 215g Forza 2 fabric with 32% lycra content provides exceptional muscle support and compression
- Progetto X2 air seamless seat pad is soft against the skin but well padded for long-distance comfort
- Minimalist bib straps allow maximum airflow, while a reinforced yoke keeps the straps flat over the shoulders
- Rear mesh pocket
- 5-panel construction for reduced seams and less chafing
- Sublimation-printed graphic and logos that will never peel, crack, or fade
- Reflective piping on back of legs
- Soft waistband with raw-cut edge panels for extra stretch and comfort
- Raw-cut leg ending engineered to stay put without silicone grippers
$219.99
Our top-selling Sorpasso Bibtight is also available in a 3/4-length version for those cool but not quite cold rides or for those of you who just like the feeling of not covering your lower leg. The fabrics are exceptionally soft, stretchy, and warm, with our Nano Flex 3G covering most of the body and panels of Nano Flex Xtra Dry covering the front, thighs, and center back. We've added reflective panels for safety and given it the most comfortable seat pad and bib strap construction we can.
- Nano Flex 3G fabric for our best mix of warmth, stretchy compression, softness and water repellency
- Nano Flex Xtra Dry fabric panel on upper front and thighs for extra warmth, and on back to protect from road spray
- Anatomic cut to hips and knee
- Lie-flat elastic bib straps
$199.95
Not Based on Pro Feedback
Getting feedback from Team Ineos this year has meant trips to Belgium, Nice, Manchester and all around Italy, as well as Skype calls based around racing and training schedules. The recurring feedback from the riders is that their Free Bibshort (the same one you could buy in 2018) is really, really good. The only requested changes were a loop in the bib to hold the microphone for the race radio and one rider who wanted his seat pad moved back a bit. And it's not only Team Ineos that likes it. The 2018 Free Aero Race Bibshort is the best-selling Castelli short of all time.
So for 2019 we've made some dramatic changes. Not because Team Ineos or you were asking for it, but because we've been riding in it a ton and thinking constantly about how we could make it better.There's a new leg gripper that still features a lie-flat raw-cut edge but now has vertical silicone stripes to keep it in place without restricting stretch.
The new fabric allows for better print quality for your custom team production, the same as Team Ineos will use in 2019. We've updated the seams to improve the fit and make the short look even better on the body. We've re-engineered the bib straps with new fabrics and construction so they stay cooler, lie flatter and are more durable. The revised Free 3 Aero Race Bibshort also receives the updated Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad featuring the softest surface fabric you've ever felt in a seat pad. You'll be glad we ignored the old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Product Features
- Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance
- Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra content for perfect fit
- Stripe mesh engineered minimalist bib construction keeps you cool
- Giro4 leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area
- Doppio V construction in front for increased support and comfort
- Flat-lock stitching
- Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad
- 15°-35°C / 59°-95°F
- Weight: 172g
$199.95
For 2019 we've made some dramatic changes. Not because Team Ineos or you were asking for it, but because we've been riding in it a ton and thinking constantly about how we could make it better. There's a new leg gripper that still features a lie-flat raw-cut edge but now has vertical silicone stripes to keep it in place without restricting stretch. The new fabric allows for better print quality for your custom team production, the same as Team Ineos will use in 2019. We've updated the seams to improve the fit and make the short look even better on the body. We've re-engineered the bib straps with new fabrics and construction so they stay cooler, lie flatter and are more durable. The revised Free 3 Aero Race Bibshort also receives the updated Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad featuring the softest surface fabric you've ever felt in a seat pad. You'll be glad we ignore the old saying, If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
- Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance
- Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra content for perfect fit
- Stripe mesh engineered minimalist bib construction keeps you cool
- Giro4 leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area
- Doppio V construction in front for increased support and comfort
- Flat-lock stitching
- Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad
$169.99 - $180.00
Designed and engineered with an emphasis on comfort and performance, this short is the best short for most of your rides.
- Castelli engineered Espresso Doppio fabric for comfort and a perfect fit
- Raw-cut leg ending with silicone gripper
- Stretch mesh bib straps for ventilation and comfort
- Pocket on rear for added storage
- Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad for all-day comfort
- Reflective tabs for increased visibility
$170.00
Extra warmth and wind protection in the front make this tight comfortable in cool to cold conditions. High stretch for maximum comfort. KISS Air2 seat pad.
Extreme comfort for cool- to cold-weather rides, with partial wind-resistant front panel for extended temperature range
Castelli’s Core Due front fabric (down to knees), with its tightly knit nylon outer face backed with polyester hollow-core fleece on the inside, blocks more wind while providing excellent insulation and moisture management
Lower legs in Castelli’s Thermoflex warm fleece
Seat area and back of legs in 3D knit 80% nylon / 20% elastane for excellent stretch and comfort
KISS Air2 seat pad
Raw-cut ankle openings
Mesh bibs with elastic seamless straps
$169.99
Designed and engineered with an emphasis on comfort and performance, this short is the best short for most of your rides.
- Castelli engineered Espresso Doppio fabric for comfort and a perfect fit
- Raw-cut leg ending with silicone gripper
- Stretch mesh bib straps for ventilation and comfort
- Pocket on rear for added storage
-Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad for all-day comfort
- Reflective tabs for increased visibility
$164.99
The bibtight that’s great in every possible condition features Nano Flex 3G fabric, which is exceptionally warm and soft yet with even better rain protection.
- Reduced seaming for improved comfort and fit
- Mesh bib straps don’t hold moisture
- KISS Air2 Donna seat pad for long-distance comfort
- Reflective leg ending with ankle zip
- Embossed logos for durability
$159.99
- The bibtight that’s great in every possible condition
- New Nano Flex 3G fabric is exceptionally warm and soft yet with even better rain protection
- Reduced seaming for improved comfort and fit
- Mesh bib straps don’t hold moisture
- KISS Air2 seat pad for long-distance comfort
- Reflective leg ending with ankle zip
- Embossed logos for durability
$149.99
Equally at home on tarmac or gravel, the Unlimited Cargo Bibshort knows no limits. This cargo-pocket short is ready for your next adventure.
- Made for fast riding on unlimited terrain
- Affinity Pro Lycra® fabric on inside of leg for outstanding stretch and rebound
- Drop-tail bib construction for more convenient nature breaks
- 2 cargo-style side pockets with flap over top to keep stuff from falling out
- KISS Air2 Donna seat pad for long-distance comfort
- GIRO4 leg grippers
$149.95
- The bibknicker that’s great in every possible condition
- New Nano Flex 3G fabric is exceptionally warm and soft yet with even better rain protection
- Reduced seaming for improved comfort and fit
- Mesh bib straps don’t hold moisture
- KISS Air2 seat pad for long-distance comfort
- Reflective insert on leg ending
- Embossed logos for durability
$139.99
The Thrill of Competition
We made this short to incorporate as much technology as possible from our top-of-the-line pro-level race shorts at a more accessible price. And although it's certainly capable of weekend racing, it's also a great comfort performance short even if you never pin on a number.
The main Vortex textured fabric and the Giro4 leg gripper come straight from our top Free Aero Race 4 Bibshort, while the KISS Air2 seat pad has most of the comfort of our top seat pad but represents maximum value. The intangible part that you'll appreciate most is our knack for building in perfect fit, thanks to the Castelli pattern engineering team.
This is the short that brings the best of Castelli's know-how in building comfort performance shorts into an accessible product in your cycling wardrobe.
- 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 better aerodynamics
- Giro4 leg gripper with raw edge for comfort and silicone stripes for grip
- Flat-lock stitching
- Reflective detailing on back
- Mesh straps for comfort and breathability
- 15°-35°C / 59°-95°F
- Weight: 173g
$139.95 - $139.99
DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF
We made this short to meet Castelli's high standards for comfort and performance in a cycling short while adding a few extra features that come in handy for riding on any surface. You'll find our normal exceptional fit as well as the Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna seat pad, which provides generous anatomically placed padding with an exceptionally soft top layer.
What makes this short special is the extremely durable Unlimited Lycra fabric. It has higher abrasion resistance and tear resistance while not compromising on stretch, moisture management or comfort.
In addition, we use double-layer side panels for the old track rider's trick of fabric-sliding-on-fabric should you fall. This short isn't really meant to be indestructible, but it significantly increases the chances that sliding out on gravel will mean you need to just brush yourself off rather than having to buy a new pair of shorts.
That second layer on the side panel also makes for convenient side pockets, with a flap over the top to prevent the contents from falling out.
For added convenience while riding on and off road, you have two mesh pockets on the lower back that compress gear next to your body to keep it from bouncing around.
This short adds durability and storage without compromising comfort for unlimited amounts of fun.
- Made for fast riding on unlimited terrain
- 200 g/m2 nylon/Lycra fabric with best-in-class abrasion and tear resistance
- 2 mesh rear pockets built into mesh bib straps
- Double-layer side panels reduce abrasion if you fall, while also creating 2 useful side pockets
- Raw-cut leg ending with vertical silicone grip strips to hold leg in place
- Progetto X2 Air Seamless Donna seat pad for extra padding
- 15°-32°C / 59°-90°F
- Weight: 203g
$134.99
"Less is more" is the concept behind this tight. With quality fabrics, a soft seat pad, and reduced seam patterning, this tight simply keeps you warm and comfortable on all but the coldest days.
Thermoflex fabric for warmth and comfort
KISS Air2 Donna seat pad gives great cushioning without excessive bulk
Mesh bib straps
Ankle zippers for easy on/off
Reflective panel below knee
$119.99
It Just Works Right
Castelli has innovation in our DNA, and we've brought you most innovations in cycling shorts over the years: the first Lycra shorts on the market, the first synthetic seat pads, the first anatomical seat pads, the first minimalist and flat bib straps, and the first flat leg grippers. All these have become industry standards, and we keep pushing and innovating in our high-end shorts.
The Entrata short is where we bring all that knowledge and experience into a short that just plain works. The fabric is just the right weight with just the right stretch and with a matte finish that looks just right. The KISS Air2 seat pad is just right, as is the GIRO3 leg gripper. And the short fits just right because we obsess over the fit of every short we make.
We wanted this short to be just right for many years to come, so we stitch on the logos and stitch in the reflective panels on the back. There are no logos to peel off, and everything is stitched down securely.
This short gives you every reason to step up to Castelli.
- KISS Air2 seat pad for all-day comfort
- Pro Dry matte Lycra for good compression and moisture management
- 8-panel construction for perfect fit
- Rear reflective panels on lower leg
- GIRO3 engineered flat leg band
- Mesh bib straps for comfort and breathability
- 15°-35°C / 59°-95°F
- Weight: 205g
$119.99
For those days when you need to cover your knees but it's not quite cold enough for long tights, enter the Entrata Thermal Bibknicker. This no-nonsense tight simply uses our insanely soft, warm, and stretchy Thermoflex fabric for comfort along with our KISS Air2 seat pad, which is comfortable even over long rides and rough terrain. This is less is more" done right".
- Thermoflex fabric for warmth and comfort
- KISS Air2 seat pad is so good it's the choice of some of our pro riders
- Mesh bib straps
- Reflective logo below knee
$114.99
The Entrata Thermal Tight brings you all the performance of the Entrata Thermal Bibtight, just without the bib straps. You'll appreciate the luxurious warmth and stretch of the soft brushed fleece Thermoflex fabric. The tight has minimal seams for comfort, and our KISS Air2 seat pad features generous padding and quite possibly the softest surface fabric in the business. It's everything you need to comfortably enjoy dry winter rides.
- Thermoflex fabric for warmth and comfort
- KISS Air2 seat pad is so good it's the choice of some of our pro riders
- Ankle zippers for easy on/off
- Reflective logo below knee
- Reflective flap over ankle zipper for extra visibility
$99.99
It's an old trick to wear a great bibshort underneath a tight or bibtight without a seat pad to give two layers over the sensitive bits, and this tight lets you avoid having double straps over your shoulders.
And if you're throwing some running into your training mix, you'll marvel at the warmth and comfort of this tight, while the reflective details will keep you visible.
- Thermoflex fabric for warmth and comfort
- Ankle zippers for easy on/off
- Reflective logo below knee
- Reflective flap over ankle zipper for extra visibility
$99.99
The baggy-short look without the feel, thanks to the slimmer fit and stretch woven fabric. It's ready for long-distance endurance rides, but it's also a great-looking casual short off the bike.
- Stretch woven fabric with DWR finish
- Extremely light so you won't even feel it on
- 2 front pockets and 1 zippered rear pocket
- Stretch waistband with zippered front opening
- Scorpion button logo
There are those days when a baggy short just seems like the right look. But you always debate whether you're willing to compromise comfort for that look, and you end up wearing Lycra®. So we set out to make a better baggy. We reached for a stretch woven fabric that gives great stretch but in an unbelievably lightweight yet durable fabric. We gave it a DWR finish so mud and water roll-off. We gave the short two top-opening pockets like jeans so that whatever you put in there won't fall out. We made the cut fairly close to the body so you look good off the bike but the short doesn't balloon out when you're on the bike. It all just kinda disappears. The short doesn't have its own seat pad, so wear this over your favorite Castelli short. The Superleggera is a good choice for warmer weather, or the Unlimited if you want the extra pockets.
$99.99
There are those days when a baggy short just seems like the right look. But you always debate whether you're willing to compromise comfort for that look, and you end up wearing Lycra. So we set out to make a better baggy.
We reached for a stretch woven fabric that gives great stretch but in an unbelievably lightweight yet durable fabric. We gave it a DWR finish so mud and water roll-off. We gave the short two top-opening pockets like jeans so that whatever you put in there won't fall out. We made the cut fairly close to body so you look good off the bike but the short doesn't balloon out when you're on the bike. It all just kinda disappears.
The short doesn't have its own seat pad, so wear this over your favorite Castelli short.
- Stretch woven fabric with DWR finish
- Extremely light so you won't even feel it on
- 2 front pockets and 1 zippered pocket
- Stretch jacquard waistband with zippered front opening
- Scorpion button logo
$99.95
- Thermoflex fabric for warmth and comfort
- Reflective leg ending with ankle zip
- Without seatpad
$90.00
Extra Room for Extra Comfort
The Cento Short was designed with one thing in mind: to deliver exceptional comfort at a great price. Featuring our Fondo Fit, the Cento Short has a more relaxed fit across the thigh, as well as a longer inseam for comfort. Positioned alongside its sister product, the Cento Bibshort, this is the short that will appeal to riders who are trying to put in miles, but who aren’t concerned with maximizing their gains in a race setting.
Product Features
- Relaxed fit through the thigh area with a longer inseam
- GIRO3 leg band elastic grips leg without binding
- KISS Air seat pad for all-day comfort
- Reflective tabs
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