Competizione Limited Edition Short - Men's
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Competizione Limited Edition Short
With the Competizione Shorts, pro-level Castelli quality need not come at a pro-level price tag. Castelli drew on their premium shorts to design one perfect for training and riding, whether we fancy ourselves racers or riders. 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 inside of the legs are 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 short 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
- Bibless design simplifies summer layering and nature-breaks
- Item #CSTZ7CH
- Material
- Affinity Pro Lycra
- Season
- spring, summer, fall
- Fit
- form-fit
- Inseam
- [medium] 10in
- Chamois
- KISS Air2
- Leg Gripper
- Giro4
- Reflective
- accents
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 6oz [172g]
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4 based on 7 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 30, 2023
When you put them on & wife says wow!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 195
Been looking for the perfect pair of cycle pants for sessions on the direct drive trainer - I spend hours riding and over 500 km a month. I've tried a few different pairs but after completing 'The Competitive Cyclist for Kyle' challenge on Strava, I decided to have a look at the selection of gear compiled by the 'gear heads' like the late Kyle. I was NOT disappointed! These Castelli Shorts are like a second skin. I'm 5'10" and 195lbs and chose large - when I first tried the shorts on they were a snug aero fit but after a couple of rides they were like a second skin. These shorts are so functional but at the same time, the function is based on great design along with understated but very stylish motif. As I walked down the hallway to the office where the trainer was set up, my wife just said "Wow!" She immediately asked me if my new cycling gear was Italian which I replied in the affirmative - she was very impressed and provided a number of compliments about how good my new gear looked. She noted how much more stylish and flattering my new gear was compared to my old gear - noting the understated nature of the branding and stylish cut of the shorts and the Castelli sleeveless base layer I'd also purchased for the warm up phase. Well done to Competitive Cyclist, thanks to the gear heads (and to the late Kyle) for curating cycling kit that works so well and looks good enough that my wife notices!
May 13, 2023
Yes, sizing is off!
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- M
- Weight:
- 160
Order up a size unless you wanna join the Vienna Boys' Choir.
March 23, 2023
Sizing off!
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 155
No idea how anyone states these run true to size. I’m 5’9” and 155lbs wet through. The M size tiny. Going back. Will try the L as looks like a well constructed short.
August 27, 2021
Castelli Rocks!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 165.8
Just received my new Castelli Competizione Limited Shorts. Absolutely love these things! This is my first Castelli shorts purchase but certainly will not be the last. I've purchased several other Castelli products from our friends here at Competitive Cyclist and all have been Top Shelf! The quality is superb. Several other reviewers have mentioned a snug fit with Castelli. I would agree but not way out of line. I'm 5'9" and currently weigh 165.8lbs. These shorts fit stug but are very comfortable. I would describe it as an "Aero" fit. Not loose or baggy. The color and overall quality is certainly Pro Level! Highly Recommend!
July 12, 2021
Nice shorts but the sizing is way off
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- XL
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 200
I'm usually a large in most shorts. I sized up to XL as these "ran small" and an XL was supposed to fit a 36.6in waist and I'm about 35". I didn't even have to get them out of the bag to know they weren't going to fit. The waist is several inches smaller than my other size L shorts. So "runs small" actually means off by over a full size. Interestingly I also bought a set of their bibs in XL which are snug but fit. Maybe it's just that the shorts are tighter around the waist.
June 24, 2021
Excellent
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Lg
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 170
Most expensive shorts i've owned, but worth the price. I'm 73" 170 lb. bought large. Seem perfect for me. they're snug and supportive. They are easy to forget about when riding; no chafing or other unpleasantness. Just what they should be. also very lightweight. I've used them for a couple of months.
April 7, 2021
Great pair of shorts and shirt
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 156
These shorts fit a bit tight, but they are very comfortable all around. I also purchased the Castelli Rosa Giro Race Jersey and it has become my favorite shirt. As a matter of fact, this is my favorite biking outfit overall.
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