The Castelli Free Aero RC Cycling Bib Shorts offer the perfect mix of comfort and speed, and are engineered for top-level racing.
This cycling bibshort represents the pinnacle of Castelli's racing shorts, yet it's unbelievably comfortable even for those who never race. Developed over 15 years since the introduction of the original Free Aero Race Bibshort, it has garnered an impressive track record, including victories in multiple Tours de France, Giri d'Italia, Vuelta, and San Remo races. Its versatility has made it the best-selling product in Castelli's history.
The latest iteration, the Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts, maintains the renowned versatility of its predecessors. Crafted with dyed fabrics for rich colour and engineered for top-level racing, these bib shorts seamlessly combine luxury with speed. Featuring Castelli's renowned Progetto X² Air seamless seat pad, they offer unparalleled comfort, with dual-density foam and gel pads that absorb vibrations and enhance ride quality.
With fewer panels in the short portion, these bib shorts boast minimal seams, ensuring effortless wear. The breathable mesh bib straps, designed with an open weave and narrow coverage, maximise airflow, while a mesh pocket at the centre back provides convenient storage for nutrition and essentials.
After extensive testing and refinement, Castelli has achieved a raw-cut leg ending that stays in place without the need for grippers, ensuring unmatched comfort. The forgiving, raw-cut waist, coupled with the super-light, stretchy Forza 2 fabric, offers muscle support and compression. Reflective piping down the back of the legs enhances visibility, further highlighting the performance-oriented design of the Free Aero RC Bib Shorts, making them one of Castelli's most remarkable offerings.
- High-compression 215 g 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
- Stitched scorpion logo patch and embossed Castelli wordmark for durability
- Reflective piping on back of legs
- Raw-cut edge at waist for extra stretch and comfort
- Raw-cut leg ending engineered to stay put without silicone grippers