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Castelli
Free Tri Bib Short - Men's

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Castelli's Free Tri Bib Shorts bring the same industry-changing innovations and technologies of the premium road bib shorts to the world of triathlons. We don't know why Castelli avoided the tri industry for so long, but the past couple of years have proven that the wait was worth it. For 2015, Castelli's superlative Free Tri Shorts are returning with a new friend, bibs, that we'll discuss later.


For now, we'll focus on the shorts' returning tech, including the Instadry Speed Fabric. This material is compressive, which reduces the build-up of muscle fatigue caused by vibrations during your event, but its real value surfaces in relation to water. The material doesn't absorb water, so it dries virtually instantly during T1 and stays buoyant during the swim. This complements the hydrodynamics of the shorts' drag-reducing, second-skin fit.


The Kiss3 Tri seat pad continues this emphasis on hydrophobia by eliminating any excess material for a minimalist chamois that dries quickly but still maintains the support you need on the bike. It also all but disappears during the swim and the run, stretching to move with you, so in-saddle comfort doesn't come at the cost of an abrasive, unpleasant final leg.


The shorts' legs are held in place by Castelli's Giro3 grip, which provides a perfectly flat, aerodynamic grip without the constriction and pinching of traditional elastic inserts. This is because very square millimeter of the gently compressive material acts as the gripping agent. And since we're discussing fit, this is a good time to address the elephant in the shorts. We know that tri shorts typically haven't incorporated bibs. Castelli is admittedly new to triathlon clothing, having built its name in road cycling, and it couldn't think of a good reason to leave bibs out. So it didn't.


The Free Tri Shorts' bibs are the same Free design used in its premium road shorts. The open construction doesn't add bulk or restriction to your waist and allows for uninhibited movement of your arms and shoulders while offering two distinct advantages. First, they keep your shorts up and in place while stripping off your wetsuit, bent over your aerobars, and during the successive impacts of running. Second, they add an element of support to the front of the shorts. We believe this speaks for itself.


Details

  • Aerodynamic and fast drying for triathlons
  • Instadry Speed Fabric
  • KISS Tri chamois
  • Giro3 leg gripper
  • Lightweight mesh bib straps
  • Item #CST006H
Material
[body] Instadry Speed, [bib straps] mesh
Fit
race fit
Chamois
yes, Kiss Tri
Removable Chamois
no
Claimed Weight
[size large] 161 g
Recommended Use
triathlon
Manufacturer Warranty
30 days

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