Competizione Limited Edition Bib Short - Men's
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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
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 14 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 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%.
February 2, 2023
Fits me well. I recommend it.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- XXL
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 190
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.
April 7, 2022
Returning - way way small
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 2XL
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 220
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.
December 17, 2021
Sizing is perfect
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Small
- Height:
- 5' 4"
- Weight:
- 115
The sizing is just the same as all my other Castelli bib shorts, did not size up like the other reviews.
August 22, 2021
Great Fit, Comfortable Bibs
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 150
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.
July 4, 2021
Great bibs
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- XXL
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 200
I have been using Castelli bibs for a few years. Like the others the kiss pad is great. I have yet to have a painful ride do to this pad. I'm 5'11 around 200 lbs. My other pairs are XL's. I paid attention to the other reviews and ordered this model in XXL. They fit like the other XL's. They look, feel and work great. I would order another pair without hesitation.
June 18, 2021
Great bibs...run small
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 2XL
- Weight:
- 200
I've got one ride in these bibs and am very happy with the comfort. Thanks to all those to recommended sizing up. I recommend 1-2 sizes above what you normally would use. I'm 6', ~200lbs and I needed the 2xl. Despite the blow to my ego of being a 2xl, I found the bibs very comfortable in length. The chamois was just the right blend of padding and being firm. The leg bands keep the bibs in place without moving around or being noticeable. I'm very pleased and will be looking to another set in the near future.
June 14, 2021
Great Bibs-Get one size up only though.
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- XL
- Weight:
- 168
I really like these bibs. I've owned Castelli in the past and am still wearing them years later. Durable! I read a lot of reviews on these, which was helpful, but not! Most everyone said if your around 165-175 in weight, or would wear a medium in the USA get an XL, as they run two sizes small. I disagree. I'm 168 and overall the fit was good but not tight enough in the ends of the leg. Loose. I don't have big legs, but I want compression throughout and a good fit at the end of the short, as the grippers were useless because of the looseness. Returned for a size Large, which is what I own from Castelli already. Don't be fooled. It is a European fit, but the size difference in a US fit is a single size, not 2 sizes.
June 10, 2021
This model DOES run small, otherwise G
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- XL
- Weight:
- 193
The other reviews ARE right! Runs small. I have been wearing various Castelli bib shorts in XL size for over 20 years, but this model was pretty darn tight overall, and the shoulder straps seemed to be about 2 inches shorter than usual. After wearing other bibs that have flat elastic straps these bother me as they don't seem to lay flat, but instead have a tendency to roll up a bit, maybe that is because the straps seemed too short on me? Other than running smaller than Castelli I've had in the past it seemed like great quality. Looks great. I returned them without using them. The Customer service to return was great.
May 31, 2021
Typical Castelli Quality and Fit
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 125
Added the blue version to my Castelli collection. Fits well, quality is excellent and looks great. As always, sized up one and was not disappointed. Once again, happy with Competitive Cyclist's service and shipping.
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