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Castelli
Competizione Limited Edition Bib Short - Men's

4 out of 5 stars
24 Reviews
$104.99 - $139.99
Up to 25% off
Color:Belgian Blue/Silver Gray

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Why We Like The Competizione Limited Edition Bib Short

With the Competizione Bib Shorts, pro-level Castelli quality need not come at a pro-level price tag. The Competizione features much of the same technology as their higher-end offerings, like a KISS Air2 insert and Giro4 leg grippers, making it comfortable for long and short rides alike. The main panels use Castelli’s Vortex fabric for optimal breathability and comfort, while the bibs are a more open mesh to ventilate well beneath a jersey. Castelli uses a tighter Lycra for better compression, stretch, and rebound, where there’s more movement when pedaling. The KISS Air2 insert’s perforated padding and seamless upper keeps cool air moving through the short to ensure your comfort on the bike.


Details

  • A bib with pro-level comfort at self-sponsored pricepoint
  • KISS Air2 chamois provides comfort for long and short rides
  • Affinity Pro Lycra offers stretch and rebound needed for optimal comfort
  • Mesh bib upper breathes well and supports
  • Item #CSTZ7CG
Material
Affinity Pro Lycra
Season
spring, summer, fall
Fit
form-fit
Inseam
[medium] 9.5in
Chamois
KISS Air2
Bib
mesh
Leg Gripper
Giro4
Reflective
accents
Claimed Weight
[large] 6.1oz (173g)
Activity
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

4 based on 24 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
2 Stars - 2 reviews
3 Stars - 3 reviews
4 Stars - 4 reviews
5 Stars - 13 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

March 18, 2024

my CPT BIB

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

it was a great BIB used for cape town tour 2024. Comfort, aligned in performance. it was a great ride and work-out material. it also suit my jersey combination

DR FO
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com

2 out of 5 stars

February 15, 2023

Inseam is too small

I bought my normal size large (I am 5'10", 150lb). They are very nice shorts. However.... be aware that the inseam length is much shorter than other Castelli bibs I have used. I am returning them because they are so short. The Free Aero RC is much longer and I would recommend that bib 100%.

tonp669253 t
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 2, 2023

Fits me well. I recommend it.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

So as to help out others: I am 5'11" 190 lbs with average build (you get what you get genetics-wise!) with slightly bigger thighs than the average build. The XXL (yes, a double-X-L) fits me well. An XL would have been too tight to reasonably wear. The fit is tight enough but not too tight. Leg and strap length fits me well. I intend to use this indoors so the thin material is appropriate and what I prefer. Pad more than sufficient for 30-45 minutes of cycling.

Gerald B
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com

3 out of 5 stars

October 7, 2022

Great fit, gripper doesn't grip well

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
XL
Weight:
170

The fit, comfort and aesthetics are nice. However the gripper doesn't grip very well so its not long till i look like i'm wearing short shorts and they're bunching up.

Phat P
1 out of 5 stars

September 30, 2022

ripped at the seams after 1st wear

Maybe I received a defective item. There was a loose thread at the seams when I received it, but I ignored it. After the first wear, it ripped at the seams, where the loose thread was. So I am assuming it was faulty from the beginning. Very disappointed.

Andrea P
1 out of 5 stars

April 7, 2022

Returning - way way small

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

Not sure who Castelli uses for their fit models? 38° waist and could not get 2XL beyond my thighs. Thought I'd try Castelli again but once again, sizing insanely small. Returning. Package had a W sticker, not sure that means women's or not.

Gregory C
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com

4 out of 5 stars

December 17, 2021

Sizing is perfect

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

The sizing is just the same as all my other Castelli bib shorts, did not size up like the other reviews.

Michael P
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com

4 out of 5 stars

November 21, 2021

Comfy bibs, but small

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
XL
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
165

the bibs run 2 sizes small... i normally get a medium, but i could barely get into the large and the straps were digging into my shoulders. the XL fit much better and i didn't look or feel like a sausage. i'll update this after i put a few hundred miles on them UPDATE: it's been a couple of hundred miles... i love these bibs. they are super comfy and i would totally get them again, but the suspenders will dig in a little if you don't pull them up enough. it's a small thing (ha!). i woulddefinitely get these again.

Z
2 out of 5 stars

September 14, 2021

Really short!

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it
Size Bought:
Large
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
160

I'm a big Castelli fan. I have many jerseys and bibs from them. These bibs are 4" shorter than my other Castelli bibs. I'm 5'10" 160# and the large size were super tight in the shoulders. So sad. It makes me question buying more Castelli products. These were a swing and a miss... plus I have to pony up the $7 to return them :(.

Greg M
5 out of 5 stars

August 22, 2021

Great Fit, Comfortable Bibs

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

These bibs are a great value, especially when CC has them on sale. They have a typical Castelli fit, which is very form-fitting, which I prefer. They're light and breathable, especially the bib straps, but those straps may be too snug for taller riders. The leg grippers work well, without any binding, and the highly perforated chamois is fantastic, which is the key to comfort on long rides. Unlike many other reviewers, I did not "size up two sizes. The size chart had me as a Large, I ordered the large, and the fit is perfect. I would recommend going up a size if you're between sizes, but an XL or XXL would have been way too big on me. As others have noted, the thin, breathable straps are delicate, I always launder my bibs in a zippered mesh bag, so the straps don't catch on anything and tear.

Tim-CC T
Competitivecyclist.com

Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com