Castelli Men's Free Aero RC Bib Shorts

innovative evolution The Castelli Free Aero RC bib shorts are our best racing shorts, which also means they’re incredibly comfortable, even if you never do a number. You could say we’ve been working on these shorts for 15 years. That’s how many years it’s been since we launched the first Free Aero Race bib shorts, which were originally our top-of-the-line racing shorts. Since then, they’ve won three Tours de France, three Giro d’Italias, a Vuelta and San Remo, but they’ve also become the best-selling product in Castelli history because, quite simply, they’re the shorts that do everything right. The concept is pretty simple: start with the best pad we know how to make, surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression, and then remove everything that isn’t absolutely necessary. You feel free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the shorts are only 5 panels, down from 10 in the previous generation. You feel free because of the refinements made to the Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad. Dual foam densities and gel pads provide progressive cushioning, while the separate skincare layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin. You feel free because of the most minimal straps you've ever seen in a short, including open-weave straps for maximum airflow. But we reinforced the yoke to keep the straps in place, and we made the back a tight mesh for minimal coverage but just enough to keep the shorts in place. And the bib elegantly frames a handy pocket at the center back. You feel free because these are the first premium shorts that don't require any kind of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep them in place. To achieve this, we had to make 28 prototypes and implement our most extensive testing program, which allowed us to create the most comfortable leg bottoms we have ever made. The Forza 2 fabric contains 32% Lycra® with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and the right amount of compression. There are reflective stripes on the back. And all logos are either sewn or embossed for durability.