CASTELLI MEN'S LOND SORPASSO 2 BIB SHORTS

The cold breaks the motivation to train during the winter months. Castelli wants to make sure that riders who want to stay fit during the colder months can stay comfortable and keep riding. The Sorpasso 2 Bib Shorts, Castelli's best winter bib shorts, keep the rider warm in a wide range of temperatures and offer an exceptional fit. Castelli achieved both of these features by combining its Thermoflex Core2 fabric with a standard fleece Thermoflex. The Core 2 fabric is made of two layers: the inner layer is a hollow core polyester that ventilates and keeps the rider dry. The outer layer is nylon and provides a smooth surface for air circulation. The combination of the two fabrics protects against wind and cold and, with the additional Thermoflex sewn in, the tights optimally compress the muscles and support a body in motion. In 2017, the tights received a lumbar support panel to create an even more precise fit for a wider range of body types. The GIRO3 ankle grippers prevent the tights from riding up the leg while remaining comfortably flat against the skin. A shoe cover covers the flat ankle gripper. Castelli used Progetto X2 Air, their best seat padding on their most popular bib tights. The seat padding features varying amounts of padding in different areas of the seat. Perforated viscous padding sits under the most sensitive areas and the other areas have varying levels of padding to protect riders on those long endurance rides without ever interfering with too much padding when the rider is pedaling. The layer closest to the skin conforms to the rider’s seat and air circulates across the surface of the padding to keep the rider dry. The Sorpasso 2 bib shorts are ideal for long rides in cold winter conditions.