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Castelli Free Aero Race Limited Edition Bib Short - Men's

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    Ride longer.

    Designed to cheat the wind, Castelli engineered its Free Aero Race Limited Edition Bib Short as it's top-tier short before being bested by the Premio, however, the Free is still among one of our favorites and actually does a little better in the heat than the Premio. The Limited Edition designation pertains to the use of colors that distinguish it from the standard Frees. Comfort, aero benefits, and strikingly good looks, all in one package.

    Castelli is one of the earliest adopters that we can think of adding aero elements to road clothing not necessarily used in Tri's and TT's. By now we're all familiar with aero clothing helping to reduce the power output needed to achieve the same speed and Castelli claims a savings of 10 watts at 50 kilometers an hour. It achieves this by streamlining the wind through the use of textures, particularly with the Vortex dimpled fabric across the bib's face fabric. Much like a golf ball and certain carbon rims, dimples better manage airflow, allowing it to stay attached to the surface for longer and become less turbulent which is a principal culprit of drag.

     On the business end of the bibs, the excellent Progetto X2 Air chamois handle sitting duties and is pretty universally loved here at the office. Highlights include its seamless construction, four-way stretch, and impressive ventilation with its perforated foam layer. The perforated viscous comfort zone keeps your most sensitive areas comfortable for hours on end.

     Comfort and aero duties aside, the Forza fabric on the inner legs contain 38% Lycra content to support hard-working muscles. The material also offers just the right amount of compression to aid in recovery and prevent premature fatigue over rougher terrain.

     The bibs are quite open on the front, thanks to the Doppio V construction, allowing for excellent breathability without sacrificing support while the suspenders mostly mesh with the exception of the Carré lie-flat material on the shoulders. By lying flat, the fit is more refined and it creates a smoother silhouette under the jersey for improved aerodynamics. This is just one more detail proving that Castelli doesn't miss a beat.

     For the leg openings, Castelli trusts its Giro Air mesh-like grippers to keep the hem in place with improved tenacity over a larger area while remaining mostly impervious to the wind. Tan-lines everywhere just got a little sharper. Finally, reflective detailing on the back helps keep you visible on rides that feel so good, you can't help but extend them a little longer.

    • Aero and comfort racing bibs for performance-driven cyclist
    • Aerodynamic details net a claimed savings of 10 watts
    • Gently compressive material support muscles
    • Lie-flat grippers and suspenders are sleek and reduce drag
    • Progetto X2 Air chamois is supportive and comfortable
    • Castelli's construction and the fit is honed by its work with professionals
    • Item #CST00MQ
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    Tech Specs

    Material
    [face fabric] Vortex, [inner legs] Forza
    Season
    spring, summer, fall
    Fit
    Form-Fitting
    Chamois
    Progetto X2 Air
    Bib
    Carré
    Leg Gripper
    Giro Air
    Reflective
    rear detailing
    Claimed Weight
    178g
    Recommended Use
    road cycling
    Manufacturer Warranty
    1 year
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    Excellent deal!! Amazing bibs!!!

    • Familiarity: I've used it several times
    • Fit: True to size

    This version of the aero race bibs runs true to size, i have past aero race bibs and are size M, fit is compressive and comfortable bib straps. Because the amazing deal of this on size S and most reviewed as true to size i decided to take the risk and ordered size S. And it was true, the same fit as size M on past models.

    Great pair of bibs

    • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

    Comfortable shammy and great leg/thigh grippers. These run same size as the custom team kit versions as far as I can tell. Seem to run true to size chart for me - size M 165lbs 6'1".

    These are great!

    • Familiarity: I've used it several times

    I don't know why these are getting bad reviews. They are great. I ordered a large, thinking they would be small and there are true. In fact, I could have gone with my normal medium. I am 5'10" and 170lbs - 41 chest, 32 waist. I have really enjoyed them.

    Fits great

    • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
    • Fit: Runs small
    • Size Bought: XL
    • Height: 5'10"
    • Weight: 220lbs

    Love these bibs the fit is great. the chamois is large and super comfortable. I just wish the front portion of the bib was a 1/2 inch or less larger. Other than that these are pretty much perfect. I have multiple pairs of these, and will probably buy another one soon.

    Great bibs

    • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
    • Fit: True to size
    • Size Bought: Large
    • Height: 5'10"
    • Weight: 160lbs

    These are great bibs, high quality materials as to be expected with Castelli and very comfortable. Having read a few reviews I sized up to a large despite always being a medium in everything else. They fit great, but I do miss the compression on the quads I probably would have got with the mediums. Length is fine. I am always just between medium and large- and I would have been fine with either here as well. The mesh on the legs stays very well even in 4+ hours in the saddle. They are a lighter material than the Premio, but great quality non-the-less. The chamois is top notch- multiple steps above PI or LG which have been my other go to brands.

    The good and the bad...

    • Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
    • Fit: True to size
    • Size Bought: XXL
    • Height: 6'1"
    • Weight: 205lbs

    Castelli changed their aero race line a couple years ago and the fit got uber tight, shammy felt misplaced, and quality felt off. This offering is much better in all of those areas. I have a sprinter build and the legs fit great. Strap length is more forgiving and the shammy is right where it should be. In addition, the new waist feels great - just enough support to keep you tucked in without restricting breathing.

    So the bad - too much material in the hips and butt. I have a substantial posterior and these (XXL) were baggy...and this is the only place that they bunched up.

    This is a bit of a goldilocks situation - and yes, I've tried the size down and they are too tight on my quads. Last version of the aero race was a bit tight - this version is a bit loose.

    I would recommend sizing down if you are on the border between two sizes here. If you are shaped like a normal cyclist you really might love these as quality is back to top notch.