CASTELLI Free Aero RC Men's Bibshort - Savile Blue
CASTELLI Free Aero RC Men's Bibshort - Savile Blue
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Sizing Tips
Sizing Tips
Castelli as a performnace brand and majority European made does size smaller than most local cycling brands. Please up-size ONE from what you would be in SA sizing. Please note the size chart is abasic guide and it is suggested to size up TWO sizes should you fall between two sizes.
Size Chart - Men's
Size Chart - Men's
Size Chart - Women's
Size Chart - Women's
CASTELLI FREE AERO RC BIBSHORT
Tip: Please keep in mind that Castelli fits smaller than most locally made cycling apparel, please up-size one from what you would be in SA sizing. Please note the size chart is a basic guide and it is suggested to size up if you fall between two sizes.
INNOVATIVE EVOLUTION
The perfect mix of comfort and speed. Engineered for top-level racing, which also makes it supremely comfortable for every ride and rider.
INNOVATIVE EVOLUTION The Free Aero RC Bibshort is our top race short, which also means that it's insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number. It's fair to say that we've been working on this short for the past 15 years. That's how long it's been since the original Free Aero Race Bibshort was first introduced, initially as our top-of-the-line race short. Since then it has won three Tours de France, three editions of the Giro d'Italia, one Vuelta and San Remo, but it also became the best-selling product in the history of Castelli because, simply put, this is the short that does everything well. The concept is quite 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 else that's not absolutely necessary. You feel Free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the short portion has just 5 panels compared to 10 in the previous generation. You feel Free because of further refinements to the Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad. The two densities of foam plus the gel pads provide progressive damping, while the separate Skin Care Layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin. You feel Free thanks to the most minimal bibs you've ever seen in a short, including open-weave straps for maximum airflow. But we reinforced the yoke so the straps stay in place and made the mesh back narrow for coverage that is minimal yet just enough to hold the shorts in place. And the bib elegantly frames a convenient pocket at the center back. You feel Free because this is the first high-end short that doesn't need any sort of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep the leg in place. Getting this right meant 28 prototypes and our most extensive test program ever, and it results in the most comfortable leg ending we've ever made. The Forza 2 fabric has 32% Lycra® with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression. There's reflective piping on the back. And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability.PRODUCT FEATURES
- 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
- Weight:100 g
- Temperature:15°C - 35°C / 59°F - 95°F
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Fit: Race
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Please complete the form below to request return. Please ensure you add the following information to the below form and that your return is within 30 days of delivery. No items will be exchanged and or credited after 30 days.
Returns requested within 7 days of delivery will be facilitated for FREE. Returns requested after 7 days of delivery and before 30 days will be facilitated at a charge. The charge is R180 per way which is to cover the courier cost and administration costs to the return or swop. (THE FREE SWOP AN RETURN WITHIN 7 DAYS IS ONLY VALID ONCE PER CUSTOMER ORDER AND ARE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO PAID FOR COURIER FEES ON THEIR ORIGINAL ORDER)
The following information is needed for each and every return or swop - order number, reason for return, description of item so we can track the item and order. Please note that all returns need to be made by the purchaser unless otherwise agreed in advance. Please allow up to 24 hours for a reply from our admin offices.
Also please note all Castelli items returned other than those under warranty, need to be returned in the original Castelli packaging (bag with size sticker and barcode) and have all original Castelli labels attached and the original Castelli red safety pin attached. NO RETURN will be accepted without original packaging and labels. We will not accept returns for items which have been washed and smell of perfume, deodorant, aftershave and detergent. (A 15% surcharge on the price paid of the item will be levied on all returns where the Castelli bag with bar code is unable to be returned with the item for whatever reason - NO item will be accepted without the original label, string and red pin)
Please note that all SPECIAL ORDERS placed with Castelli SA for specific product from Italy are NON-RETURNABLE. Items also purchased on our Black November Deals or our Annual August Sale are also NON-RETURNABLE. SPECIAL ORDERS are all products not stocked in SA and imported specifically by customer request. All other items may be swopped and exchanged.
Please note that if an order needs to be refunded, that the refund payment will happen via EFT only - you can send us your bank account information and the payment will be processed on the Friday of that specific week. Unfortunately, no refunds will be processed to credit cards. Refunds will also not be processed until such time as we have the item (s) in our possession.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Castelli products have been specially developed to meet the needs of professional athletes at the highest level of the sport, to allow them to perform well in all conditions, from the cold of Belgium in March to the heat of France in July. We select materials that will maximize your performance but that sometimes require some extra care in washing.
We cannot guarantee that your Castelli product will last forever, but we encourage you to follow the care instructions below to maximize the product’s performance and life span.
Washing instructions are printed on a white tag inside each piece of clothing. Following these instructions will help make sure that your gear will last as long as possible. Careful washing and maintenance will ensure the highest performance from your Castelli products and extend their useful life span.
Always read the care label before washing a piece of clothing.Close all zips and Velcro fasteners and turn the garment inside out.Hand or machine wash on a lukewarm permanent press cycle (max. 40°C / 104°F)Use a small amount of liquid detergent, not powder detergents or any products that contain fabric softeners, conditioners, stain removers or bleach as they will affect garment performance.Hang dry or dry flat. Do not tumble dry.Castelli Nano Flex products and softshell jackets and wind vests can be tumbled dry on low heat for about 20 minutes to rejuvenate the water repellent finish.