Castelli Cycling Shorts Information

What do you expect from the cycling apparel company that instituted the chamois pad as a standard feature in bike shorts? Only the best, most comfortable cycling shorts to hit the tarmac! Recreational riders and avid cyclists alike love Castelli biking shorts for their excellent comfort and hot looks.

Guys who prefer shorts to cycling bibs are in luck, because men’s Castelli shorts are available with top-of-the-line features. Women’s Castelli shorts are made for the most serious ciclistas and are great as spining class enthusiasts. The highest end models have a chamois insert that features gel-like padding under your sit bones and perineum and a soft layer that feels buttery next to your skin. All Castelli chamois pads use varying densities and a high degree of stretch to perfectly conform to your body through the pedal stroke. Castelli leg grippers are soft, wide bands of fabric with silicone grippers on the inside. They stay snug on your quads without squeezing, and are loved by women in particular because they do not cause “sausage leg.” A reflective tab that throws a surprising amount of light has been added to the back of each leg on most bike shorts. The waistband on Castelli cycling shorts has been designed to lie flat on your stomach and not cause irritation or constriction.

All of Castelli’s fabrics are moisture-wicking and made for performance. However, they each have a different “hand” as we say in the clothing biz (the fabric feels different). Some women’s Castelli cycling shorts have a soft, cottony hand that feels cozy next to your skin but performs as well as regular lycra. The most compressible shorts in the line have panels of fabric that are laid out to stretch where you need them to--with your movement--but also to support your muscles. High-end Castelli shorts are made of silky-smooth fabric that is so lightweight that it feels practically painted on. For purists, Castelli bike shorts are available in basic black. For those who are into Italian flair, Castelli shorts come in styles with contrast stitching, bold accent colors, and signature logos that match perfectly to any number of Castelli cycling jerseys.