The Free Aero RC Bibshort is Castellis top race short which also means that its insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number Its fair to say that theyve been working on this short for the past 15 years Thats how long its been since the original Free Aero Race Bibshort was first introduced The various versions of the Free have dressed all our pro womens teams over this time and it also became the best-selling womens short 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 they know how to make surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression and then remove everything else thats 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 youve 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 doesnt 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 ever made The Forza 2 fabric has 32 Lycra with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression Theres reflective piping on the back And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability Super light weight and comfortable It doesnt rub or chafe It helps keep you dry and cool throughout your entire ridePRODUCT CONDITIONThis item is in New Condition however the original packaging may be dirty damaged or missing due to storage and shippingTECH SPECS - 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 185g- Temperature 15C - 35C 59F - 95F