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Castelli Free Aero Race Cycling Short Black/Black

Castelli Free Aero Race Cycling Short Black/Black
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Castelli Free Aero Race Cycling Short Black/Black

Progress - pure and simple

Most all of Castelli's product goes through a process of what they call constant refinement. With valuable feedback coming from the thousands of miles logged by professional cyclists, Castelli's own riding staff and the rest of us weekend warriors, each product is tweaked and improved to provide the best in riding apparel. Good quality cycle clothing, that really makes a difference to your riding experience, is no accident ! Castelli has workd as hard as ever on the Free Aero Race short and bibshort. In fact the bibshort came out best of 18 different manufacturer's offerings in the July 2011 edition of Cycling Plus magazine. For those who prefer shorts there is this version of the Free Aero race, with as you would expect, all the same great features - less the bibstraps. The constant refinement does mean that there is a chance that, as you get closer to perfection, it becomes harder to find things to improve upon. All the same, there are a couple of very useful upgrades to the Free Aero race for this year.

The Free Aero Race still uses the same three different fabrics in it's construction. Action micro fabric in the saddle contact area ensures durability, whilst a lighter weight Energia micro fabric on the sides and back provides excellent stretch and return for fit, compression and muscle support. The Breathe micro fabric on the front of the short enhances breathability to keep you cool and comfortable. To prevent chaffing the Free Aero Race features no inner leg seam and a single layer leg gripper. The upgrades for this year come by way of the new improved Progetto X2 Air seatpad, with it's refined shape and perforations in the foam layer of the pad to increase airflow and reduce drying time. New Giro3 single-layer engineered leg grippers provide a sure grip, seamless comfort and lie completely flat against the skin to offer increased aerodynamics.

Free Aero Race Short features:

  • Action Micro, Energia Micro and Breathe Micro fabrics.
  • No inner-leg seam.
  • Color-matched new Giro3 single-layer engineered leg grippers.
  • New Progetto X2 Air chamois for Progetto X2 comfort with improved airflow and pad shape.
  • 2 reflective rear inserts.

    Castelli Free Aero Race Shorts At A Glance
    Recommended User Pro-level performance for all. Super fast, super comfortable. For those who appreciate and want the best.
    BicyclingHub.com Says The name says it all - this short allow you to feel completely free from restriction, whilst at the same time providing you with all the comfort, muscle support and durability you need.
    Chamois/Seat Pad The new Castelli Progetto X2 Air Chamois has an updated shape, and perforations in the foam layer to improve airflow and bring even greater comfort to this fantastic seatpad.
    Fabric Action micro fabric, Energia micro fabric and Breathe micro fabric.
    Inseam Length 9 " (size medium)
    Panels 8-panel, multi-fabric construction.
    Seam type No seam on inner leg, other seams flatlock stitched.
    Warranty Castelli warranty + Bicyclinghub.com's exclusive 1 Year Guarantee
    Leg Gripper Giro3 single-layer engineered leg gripper provides a sure grip without binding or pinching and will lay flat against the skin for a clean aerodynamic line.
    Sizing Form Fitting, European Sizing




    Castelli cycling apparel is designed to hug all the curves of your body; For additional questions about sizing, call our cycling clothing experts toll-free at 1-888-817-8060 or e-mail us at Sales@bicyclinghub.com

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    Three fabrics set the Free Aero Race Short apart from the competition

    Castelli Energia Fabric

    Free Aero Race bibs and shorts feature Castelli's proprietary Energia, Breathe, and Action fabrics.

    Energia is a Power Lycra with horizontal stretch that supports the muscles and aids in recovery. LycraPower® has been scientifically proven to:

  • Reduce muscle vibration, greatly reducing muscular fatigue - enabling a higher level of performance for longer periods, relative to unstabilized muscles
  • Improves cardiovascular efficiency - by increasing blood flow to the heart and reducing the production of lactic acid in muscle tissue.
  • Aids in the recovery of damaged muscles by reducing swelling, and increasing oxygen flow to area of injury.



    Energia fabric also has a ribbed knit surface. Just as the dimples on a golf ball help it slice through the air, similar irregular surface technology also improves aerodynamics in the world of cycling clothing and aids in the rider's ability to slice through the wind.


    Breathe fabric makes up the front of the bibshort and wraps around to the rear of the waist.

    Breathe fabric is a power lycra which has an open weave design, allowing for increased airflow and faster evaporation from within the garment.

    This will greatly assist with you keeping cool, dry and comfortable, no matter how hard you are working.

    To maintain comfort and provide durability, all seams on the Free Aero Race are 4-needle flat-lock stitched.


    Action fabric is a 210 gram microdenier PowerLycra with an 80% Nylon and 20% Lycra blend. The strength of Action fabric lies in it's soft feel against the skin, providing complete comfort, combined with it's high abrasion resistance and the durability this provides. This Action PowerLycra is used for the insides of the legs and saddle contact area of the short.

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    The Progetto X2 Air Chamois from Castelli

    Redesigned for 2012, to make you even more comfortable, the Progetto X2 Air chamois, from Castelli is now cooler and drier. This has been achieved by adding perforations to the comfort layer of the pad, allowing improved ventilation and moisture evaporation. Also, thanks to feedback from professional riders, the shape of the pad has been altered slightly to better fit to the rider shape in the saddle area.

    Small steps for the Castelli Technical Team, but a major leap for the comfort of cycling mankind!

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    Giro3 Single-Layer Engineered Leg Grippers on the Free Aero Race Bibshort

    Instead of stitching a silicone leg elastic band to the leg of the short, Castelli knit the grip material directly into a 2 inch deep single layer of fabric at the base of the leg. This is then 4-needle flat-lock stitched to the hem for added comfort, with durability.

    This 2 inch gripper band has a more gentle compression than traditional leg grippers, whilst securely holding the short in place. This means that it will not bind, or leave that crease you can get on your legs after hours of wear.

    The bottom of the leg has a clean-cut edge that will lie flat against the skin, for aerodynamic benefit. This style of leg gripper will still works well with your leg warmers on those cooler days.

    Contrasting Castelli wordmarks are sublimated onto the gripper, and reflective tabs are included at the rear of each leg.

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