Castelli Endurance Cycling Bibshort - Men's - 2009

Love these bibs. I normally wear XL - ordered these in XXL (pay attention to the sizing charts). Super comfortable - chamois sits just right for me.

This bibshort has many issues with it. I have worn mine less than ten times and the light grey stitching is unraveling, and there are about 4 more threads hanging. They are not stretchy at all and that presents a sizing problem. The chamois is also not positioned correctly for me. I am 6'2" and 170 and wear a medium. The chamois is too far up my back so that it is not positioned under my sit bones.

Be careful with this one. I would size up on this one and the Free bibs. The Cronos from last year were true to size as are the Velocissimo and Wicked.

I liked these shorts for the most part. I am 175ish and 6'1" and the XL is the way to go. the chamois is great the fit is good on these they are really comfortable. EXCEPT..... they have NO leg grippers and they legs ride up and bunch at the crotch after a while and then they start to rub in the wrong place. I ended up sadly sending them back. I absolutely love my other Castelli shorts though so I will just have to try another style.

I've put 200 miles on these in less than 2 weeks and loved every minute of it. I bought the white ones and they look great...not too revealing either as opposed to cheaper models. Comfort is on par with my Giordana and Capo bibs - unsurpassed! I love the feel of these shorts both in and out and the straps are perfect, not too tight and not too lose. I definitely recommend you size up. I wear a large in my other bibs and ordered XL in these. I'm very pleased! If something changes with the stiching or wear in the near future I'll definitely come back and tell you.

I love the look of these bibs. The bib straps are really flexible and don't dig into your neck. The shorts have a really flexible seam along the thigh that breath and move with you, great feel. I have longer legs but Ive never had a pair of shorts come up so high on my thigh. It was weird at first but got used to it and now my tan line is higher! The chamois is a bit rigid and wide for my taste and after 30 miles I started to feel the burn, but seat selection and position is half the battle. So overall its a good bib (at the sale price).

Two things I did notice thought, first - the chamois is a bit wider so will need to apply more Chamois Butt'r. Second, buy a size larger. I'm 6' 0", 175 and needed to get the XL. While the chamois is wider it didn't feel bulky or like a diaper.