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Castelli Espresso

The trousers fit great. Great fit. Super elastic, but you don't feel it. The same goes for the bib straps...top. Personally, I also really like the pocket on the back, so you don't have to put your heavy mobile phone in pockets on shirt. It's very personal, but I find the chamois very moderate. It is too thin in my opinion and it is too short. From bike, you can see your noble parts prominently, because the chamois is thus too short.

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According to the size chart, I would need a size L so I ordered an XL. But for someone who is 1.92m, the bib straps are very tight which compromises the family jewellery. Also, the legs are very tight if you have big thighs. It's all just fine, but next time I'll just order an XXL.

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Fine trousers with a chamois that is the same thickness everywhere and has no weird ridges and thickening that can irritate on a long ride. It really is an Italian model though: if you are slim but tall, the shoulder straps are a bit on the short side, not geared to tall Dutchmen. It doesn't really bother me on the bike though, only when standing upright. I also noticed in Mantel's shop that just about all the trousers on the rack had broken stitching where the shoulder straps were stitched to the front of the trousers. So this seems to be a vulnerable point when putting them on and taking them off. This is why I ordered mine online and am careful when putting the trousers on and off. I have only used it once, so I cannot say anything about the durability of the trousers. First use was good, no annoying seams or pressure points I could detect.

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Great trousers that may be a bit more expensive but that makes all the difference. The chamois supports fine on short and long ( +150 km)

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Am very happy with my purchase fits like a second skin and the chamois I had already experienced with a previous purchase.Well worth its money

Easy to put on. Sits nicely. Top trousers

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Very comfortable trousers. The chamois is of excellent quality.

Super nice bib, fit is top notch, doesn't chafe anywhere. Chamois is super soft, just like the shorts themselves. And the pocket in the back of the bibshort is nice for extra stuff (keys, phone, earpods) Saves space in your shirt pocket.

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Nice fit, trousers are instantly comfortable. Used last week during my ascent of Mont Ventoux. You clearly notice the difference from cheaper trousers, did not experience any saddle pain during the climb

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Great shorts for summer. It fits well, fits well and looks neat!

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Beautiful and comfortable

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After several outings I can confirm that these are very good shorts that have never hurt my buttocks.

Great cycling shorts. The trousers stretch smoothly when cycling. Breathes well and has a particularly good chamois

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