Team Garmin Barracuda Body Paint 2.0 Cycling Bibshort by Castelli
Argyle Body Paint
NOTE: Castelli clothing tends to run small; we strongly recommend ordering one size larger than a traditionally-sized American cut. Click on the size chart tab for more information.
2012 sees a new sponsor on board and the Garmin Cervelo Team becomes Team Garmin Barracuda. A new season beckons but a lot remains the same - the Team's drive and commitment to success in the world of professional cycling, to rider development, to a clean sport. There is obviously a lot of love and loyalty within the team and familiar faces will remain on the Team roster for the many kilometers ahead.
Another constant is Castelli's contribution to the team's success. Castelli's commitment to the highest level of performance cycling apparel for both professional athletes and fans shows in every garment. Castelli doesn't just provide team clothing for Team Garmin-Barracuda (alongwith Garmin-Cervelo, Garmin-Transitions and Cervelo Test Team in previous years) , they also collaborate with the team to improve the garment's performance and to develop new fabrics. This leads to better cycling apparel for the team riders, and for you the consumer.
For the new Body Paint Garmin Barracuda Team bibshort there have been some upgrades for 2012. Still constructed using one single piece of lycra for the shorts, so that you have all the comfort and muscle support that you can get. Each different component of the short, such as the leg gripper and the dimpled aero sections on the legs, is built into the single piece of fabric. This minimizes seams and maximizes comfort and aerodynamics. Also the Progetto X2 seatpad gets added ventilation and a slightly modified shape for 2012, and becomes the new Progetto X2 Air.
If you want exactly what the Pro Team is riding this year then the Garmin Barracuda Body paint bibshorts are a must-have.
Team Garmin Barracuda Body paint Bibshort features:
Body Paint engineered knit fabric integrates most components into a single piece of seamless material.
Variable knit structure in Body Paint 2.0 for improved aerodynamics and moisture management.
Mesh back for breathability.
Giro2 elastic gripper bibstraps.
Progetto X2 Air chamois for famous X2 comfort and improved air flow.
Sublimation-printed leg ending.
Castelli's most comfortable and aerodynamic short.
Castelli cycling apparel is designed to hug all the curves of your body; we recommend ordering a size larger than you typically would for an American-sized cut. 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
Castelli Body Paint 2.0 Bib 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 |
Feature-packed to provide you with the ultimate in comfort whilst being so much like a second skin that you have to remind yourself you are wearing them. Aerodynamic, cool and light, minimal seams, great fit and superb chamois. New upgrades for this year mean the best has got even better. |
| 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 |
Single piece Body Paint engineered fabric with variable knit structure, including aero dimples on the leg and mesh at the rear. The fabric optimizes aerodynamics, moisture-wicking and comfort. |
| Inseam Length |
9 " (size medium) |
| Panels |
One piece of fabric used for the short minimizes seams and maximises comfort. |
| Seam type |
One only at the leg/crotch and one where the bib upper joins the shorts. |
| Warranty |
Castelli warranty + Bicyclinghub.com's exclusive 1 Year Guarantee |
| Leg Gripper |
Giro3 integrated leg grippers. Instead of stitching silicone elastic to the bottom of the leg, gripping material is knitted directly into a 5cm wide band at the leg ending. This gives a clean line that lies flat for improved aerodynamics and does not pinch. |
| Sizing |
Form Fitting, European Sizing |
| Bib Upper |
Breathable mesh back with Giro2 seamless, gripping bibstraps. Radio pocket. |
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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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Aero Dimples on the Body Paint 2.0 Bib Short
Let's open the science part with the definition of laminar airflow: a flow of air uniformly parallel from ceiling to floor, or wall to wall in a room, moving with uniform velocity and a minimum of turbulence.
It is impossible to maintain laminar airflow over a moving object within it. For our purposes, this moving object would be your leg(s). Castelli have engineered dimples into the fabric to induce flow separation and reduce aerodynamic drag. This dimpled structure has been knit right into the single piece of lycra used to make these shorts-it is not a panel created separately and then stitched in. What does this mean? No seams to chafe or wear out and the garment can lay completely flat against the skin, making it even more aerodynamic.
The Body Paint 2.0 a.k.a The Best Short Ever. The fastest and most comfortable bibshort that Castelli has ever made, means a faster and more comfortable you!
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Giro2 Bib Straps on the Body Paint 2.0 Bib Short
The same technology used on modern day cycling short leg grippers has been utilized on the Castelli Body Paint bib strap. The one single strip of Giro2 fabric used is soft, stretchy and grippy, with no seams or trim that might cut into your shoulders.
The bibstrap will lay completely flat against the body and hold the shorts in place perfectly. The minimum of material is used to maximum effect, keeping you cool and comfortable whilst the shorts are fully supported and remain in position.
A breathable lightweight mesh panel at the rear includes an electronics/radio pocket just like the pros!
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Giro3 Integrated Leg Grippers on the Body Paint 2.0 Bib Short
Traditional leg grippers usually consist of a silicone elastic band stitched at the hem of the short leg.
With the Body Paint 2.0 the grip material is knit directly into a large, 5cm (2 inch) strip of the fabric at the bottom of the leg. It is an integral part of the one piece of fabric used in the construction of the short.
This type of gripper will securely hold the short in place, with only gentle compression, and will lie completely flat against the leg for improved aerodynamics.
Additionally, they will keep leg warmers in place and they also don't pinch your legs like shorts with heavy elastic bands at the bottom.
Speed + Comfort = Body Paint 2.0!
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