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Castelli Competizione

fine quality, fits well.

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Had this one in a closet before, thought it fit well. So bought another one

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Fulfils above expectations, ride the bike more often now

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Is pretty much what I expected for the money

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I had ordered the trousers 1 size too small and the exchange to 1 size bigger was logical, smooth and quick. Very customer-friendly

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A lovely BIB with a super chamois for long and short rides. In my opinion, the cheapest Castelli with this super chamois. The size jeans and suggested size match perfectly. The fit is super.

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Beautiful cycling shorts of a top quality, please note when buying that you buy one size bigger than your pant size. Castelli falls a bit small

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I like the trousers with a good chamois, you can spend a long day in the saddle with them Sitting. Sizing!?!!? I always struggle with getting my bib on properly. Legs too tight and then around my waist too loose... pull up higher but then everything at the bottom pinches again. Now size M, am 182cm myself.

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Great trousers, comfortable, fits just right.

I am a fan of Castelli, everything I have until today is just super.

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Quality Castelli cycling shorts, the site has practically the entire range.

According to size chart, I should have an L. The width of my jeans is 31a32. I went for an xl and it fits really well. I feel the L is too tight. Clothes too tight the stretch goes out too. Time will tell

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Good fit. Good enough front protection (a bit on the small side but that seems to be an issue with Castelli).

Unbeatable value for money. Used on 2h, 3h and 5h outings... Nothing to complain about.

Castelli Cycling Pants Bibshort Competizione dark grey XXXL. Fits perfectly.

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As Expected by the good and clear description

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Lovely trousers to wear. Good chamois.

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Had doubts about the size xxxl, still too small. Normally I have xxl. But xxxl fits well for me. So ordered one size bigger. Fits nicely with this size.

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Fine fabric and good fit!

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Good cycling shorts to have several of in your closet. Nothing special, but fully meets expectations. Keep in mind that castelli has small sizes!

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Ordered these trousers based on reviews and product info plus videos on the internet. Mantel had these trousers in stock and at a competitive price. The ordering procedure went as usual: flawless and fast. Ordered in the evening, delivered the next day and went for a ride that same evening. First impressions are good: fine fabric and barely visible seams. Nice lining on the inside so the trouser legs do not creep. I had my reservations about the chamois because it feels less thick and soft than my previous Bioracer bib shorts. The fear proved unjustified. It is a bit tougher and flatter but therefore for me more suitable for longer rides on a gravel bike. No chafing and suppleness trumps. The only downside are the (not very wide) braces. They could have been wider to keep things in place. All in all, a top product that feels good and underlines Castelli's quality. Do choose at least one size bigger than usual!

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Great racing trousers, fits well

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good service in terms of communication and delivery, great product

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A lot of money for reasonable trousers

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Nice fitting trousers but would have expected slightly stronger supportive material. Took xxl while I normally wear l

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Top service by Mantel=satisfied biker.

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comfortable for long pedals

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Fine pants with great comfort. Took one size bigger given reviews from others. And definitely do! Maw highly recommended

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These are fine cycling pants that fit tightly around the body. Do buy two sizes larger than normal because of the Italian sizing.

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Falls very small, I needed XXL with normal build and 1.86m height. Good chamois and fits very well everywhere. Nice materials and aero bottom with rubber on the inside makes sure leg pieces stay in place.

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Great pants also for longer distances

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Nice quality materials, good color as on internet. Disadvantage, Italian size, width goes well, length does not. Extended in length by local dressmaker.

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A little "tight" at first, but easy to get used to.

Too thin chamois

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Fine cycling pants and great for the somewhat longer rides. Fits well and for a great price.

Over 8 years ago (or longer even) bought an Assos. Expensive, but very good. Now I needed a new one. I'm a lot less fanatical and a bit older, so I didn't need to buy such an expensive one. I like the pants. Very comfortable. Very tight, I like it. No creeping up and no nasty rub marks in groin or elsewhere.

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These are one of my favorite Castelli pants, satisfies for both short and the long ride. Already worn out 2 by now.

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Very nice pants.Good chamois.Because of the anti-slip strips on the inside, it is a little harder to get on.Also sits a little tighter around the thighs than other pants,but I don't find it annoying.

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Afgelopen weekend de Bartje200 gefietst en geen centje pijn gehad! Een dikke aanrader, super fijn broekje met een goede zeem!

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You do need to buy 1 or 2 sizes larger if you don't like tight.

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Great pants for the longer distance. Pants fit very well, do order one size bigger than you are used to.

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Take two sizes larger than indicated. Otherwise as description of article agree.

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A long ride is no problem for these pants, very comfortable and also quickly dry when you hit a shower along the way I know from experience

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Completely meets my expectations

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Pants fit well and comfortably. Does not chafe.

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I was looking for a new cycling pants for the elfstedentocht 2022 ( 235km) Afterwards the trip turned out to be hell in terms of weather, but because of these castelli cycling pants I finished it comfortably!!! Highly recommended.

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Pants xxl bought, falls as brand like Vermarc.

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Just did a three-day and did not experience any discomfort. Very comfortable pants!

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Previously always worn loose clothing for mountain biking but have tried some tighter clothing. After first use this is definitely my preference. I bought the set with shirt and it fits perfectly. Comfortable pants with a good chamois for long bike rides. The fabric is also of good flexible quality and breathes well, definitely recommended!

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What a disappointment!

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Nice pants of high quality and appearance, with my 175cm/87kilo even XXL is still a bit tight in the crotch, otherwise it fits tightly and well.

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Fits perfectly, good grip on the legs! Top product.

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Comfortable pants for training, racing and touring. Tight cut provides pleasant compression, but your thighs and buttocks have to adjust to it for the first 5 minutes every ride. After that, you won't feel you have it on and won't want anything else. Chamois guarantees hours of cycling, whether cruising or racing. Warm enough in spring and fall with leg warmers.

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Despite the sizing from the jeans size, the pants fell fairly small. I had doubts if I shouldn't take a bigger one. Especially if your thighs are a bit bigger this is pretty tight. The chamois takes quite a long time to dry. Just wash it and put it on the next day. It is a great pants for longer rides, I find that it fits better than other brands.

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For this price, you should expect something from a pair of cycling pants and these pants are well worth their pennies! Put on and don't look back. For a moment I had the feeling I had bought pants that were too small, but Mantel's size chart turned out to be very accurate. Buying even more expensive pants is a waste of money and buying cheaper pants is a waste of both your behind and the money. (and the rest...)

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As expected, very good product.

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Had already read many good comments but so these are also true. Cycled 103km with the Langstraat classic. No saddle sores.

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The best cushion I've had so far. The firm cushion is enormously comfortable - even with over 100km tours. To mention: At 194 height and 84kg I need size 3XL so that the straps are long enough.

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Bought these cycling shorts for a multi-day trip cycling. I only had short Decathlon cycling shorts but for the long distances I wanted one that had a better chamois and stayed on better. This was the perfect choice for that. I hesitated for a long time whether I wanted to spend that much money for a pair of pants, but where all my cycling buddies suffered from saddle sores, I was still comfortable on my bike. The suspenders also hold the pants well in place but are also not so tight that it hurts the shoulders. Only a small pocket in one of the legs would have made it absolutely fantastic for me, but still, these pants are well worth the money. With a narrow build, height of 187cm and weight of 75kg, size L fit me perfectly.

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With Mantel's handy conversion chart, I knew exactly what size to order. The pants are very comfortable!

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Wonderful bibshort, bought for longer rides on the gravel bike. After 4.5 hours of bouncing over the sandy paths of the Achterhoek, no saddle sores at all. Pants fit like a glove, anti-slip is top! The gray color is super!

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Nice bib shorts. I am 1.84 and 70 kilos. After much doubt (Castelli size charts are always tricky) I went for L and it fits perfectly. Suspenders pull a bit when standing up but once in riding position you don't notice this. Chamois is always very personal but I really like it.

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Great product which fits well, first ride was 200 km (bought before that) and this was top

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First up my measurements: Height: 180cm, Weight: 79kg, Waist: 90cm, Hips: 95cm, Chest size: 110cm. I ordered the L and they fit perfectly. I wore them for a 100k ride at the weekend they performed well and look great on to be fair. I prefer the Kiss pad to Castelli's higher end offerings as it is not as bulky. My only concern would be quality. I noticed some loose stitching even before I put them on and a couple of more loose threads after my 100k ride. I cut these back but it remains to be seen how long these shorts will last. Fingers crossed because I do like them.

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Great pants, good chamois. Have a size M in most pants and now with these too. In jeans I usually have a size 30 width, weight 70 kg and 1.78 m. However, my previous Castelli was size L and somewhat on the roomy side. I also tried on the L and it creased a bit. My advice is buy bike pants in the store and not over the internet unless you are sure of your size. You can compare different models and sizes directly. Can't say anything about durability yet.

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After a 90 km ride still the fine seat feeling from the start !!!

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Castelli is certainly not cheap, but price-quality ratio is right.

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Very nice pants and fits nicely. Clings well to the legs. Chamois is still comfortable on longer rides. (100+) Definitely meets expectations Castelli falls small so ordered one size larger than normal

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biked well on, finally a good fitting pair of pants again

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Mantel is top notch. They are fast and friendly and site is super sleek and full of tips

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Fijnebroek

Nice pants but falls small

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Fine cycling pants, indeed buy size larger than normal.....

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Pants have an ideal fit.

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The pad is top, narrow and sufficiently thick , so rather thin, in this respect my best of four pants I have. Really good. Legs actually sit quite tight and have a wide band. Did not find it so disturbing yet, does not slip. Have ordered s, 173cm, for ass / chest ratios would be there m or l better, but had no desire to a zusammen geknüddeltes pad more. Note: so far only used on Smarttrainer for max ride each 2.5h at a time

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Do order the cycling pants one size bigger, because they fall small. I had to exchange it, nicely arranged though.

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Very suitable pants for a beginning cyclist.

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Very good value for money, as to be expected with Castelli. Definitely worth the extra cost to be right the first time.

The pants are quite tight because Castelli M is really size S, In terms of workmanship and materials, this entry-level model from Castelli is not distinctive enough compared to short cycling pants from other brands (AGU, Decathlon) in the same price range.

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Stylish black cycling shorts with tremendously fine chamois in them. Beautiful logos on the back.

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With my height (195) and stature (slim), I had almost accepted that cycling pants will never fit perfectly. Until I received these pants. The L fits perfectly: tight and yet the straps don't cut into the shoulders.

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Excellent fit, Light, very good quality.

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a real Catelli. Choose 2 sizes larger than normal, but then it fits. fits well to sticky edges remain and nowhere too tight. The chamois is comfortable and provides a lot of cushioning (in addition to the other function of a chamois :-) ).

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Fine, but the stitching could have been smaller/ flatter. For really long rides over 2 hours, better look in a higher end. Quality is otherwise fine, hoped for thinner seams only.

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Good quality and nice fit. Did buy one size larger than regular size.

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Despite not having the top chamois, it is a very fine pair of pants with an excellent chamois. Also to hours on the bike no problem at all. Very fine fabric and fit

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After cycling in el-cheapo pants for quite some time, I bought this Castelli. From the first moment I had a good feeling about the pants, the chamois is great and longer rides go without irritating the saddle! For me 1.86 and 79kg the L fits perfectly.

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Mn first Castelli pants and I must say I am very happy with them! I'm a tall and skinny person (1m86 at 69kg) and some cycling pants are not so good for me in terms of fit: if the length is good then some pants are too roomy, and if I have a nice tight fit then in terms of length size again it's not right for my longer body. This Castelli does not bother me at all. It fits like a glove! The chamois is great; my first ride with it was 100km and I liked it immediately. In addition, the pants are made of fine fabric and everything stays in place.

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Very good fit, so very comfortable while cycling.

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Great cycling pants, for this price,.... Also on the long rides no problem, just buy a size bigger.

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Fine service from Mantel. Am super satisfied. I have placed orders before and will definitely continue to do so.

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Usual high quality bibshorts from Castelli. I'm generally a Medium in size but always go one size up when buying Castelli so opted for Large. They fit extremely well and are very comfortable to wear even on long rides (5 hrs+). Would have no hesitation buying another pair especially at this price!

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most important a well designed pad that stays in place even when the going is bumpy,combination of specific materials that breath stretch and dispel moisture help to maintain comfort level,even when external climate changes.

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