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Castelli Mens Endurance 3 Bibshort

CastelliMen's Endurance 3 Bibshort(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Berkeley Rider

Top notch
by Berkeley Rider
Berkeley CA

These are my go to bibs. Have tried PI, Assos and always come back to these. Perfect fit for me: 5-10, 160, lean build, medium. Chamois is great, compression right on, and they don�t ride up too high.

Reviewed 9/8/2024
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Review by nhmtnbkr

Decent, but nothing I'd rave about
by nhmtnbkr
Cycling Enthusiast
Nashua, NH
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I had higher expectations of these bib shorts based on reviews, but overall found these mediocre. The straps on these leave a huge amount to be desired, given that even if you size up for being taller, they are too tight and roll annoyingly/constantly while riding, which either causes uncomfortable shoulder tightness and compression, or lots of fiddling and adjustment.

Fit and compression is good when sizing up, making for good riding muscle support without fabric migration, esp. in the butt area. Unfortunately as touted as this chamois pad is supposed to be, I didn't find it great, just OK. It compressed too much over 30+ miles for me to agree it's a top-tier one as described.

Can't speak to durability because of the four shorts I bought, I returned the three I didn't wear and likely won't be wearing the ones I couldn't return.

Reviewed 6/14/2024
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Review by KD

Well made and with quality material. Not inexpensive.
by KD
Jamaica

Used for long rides 4-8 hours. Ordered M and it is a good snug fit for a 32 waist. Wear with chamois cream and so far no chaffing or other usual issues. Have bought again for multiple day rides.

Reviewed 10/24/2022
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Review by DrPK

Survived double century!
by DrPK
Upper Midwest

Stayed comfortable for 210 miles with only a little Slipstream cream. Despite being on the bike all day, I only needed to readjust �the boys� a couple of times. These are great bibs.

Reviewed 8/30/2024
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Review by Anonymous

a solid product from castelli
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Berkeley, CA

My third pair of endurance bib shorts from castelli and will be purchasing more as long as they make 'em. Great fit, good value, chamois is best in class. Some sizing help: me- 160 lb 5'-10" and wear M perfectly.

Reviewed 5/26/2024
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Review by Dave R.

Excellent bibshort/great price
by Dave R.
Cycling Enthusiast
Kansas City, MO
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Purchased these on sale and with extra points were a great price. Shorts are very comfortable, have Castelli's high end seat pad. I use them for rides ranging from 40-100 miles. So far have been excellent. I prefer the silicone grippers on the legs. They just stay in place the best for me. Size, I normally purchase XL in Castelli bib shorts. With these I had to go to 2XL. They run even smaller than normal. I'm tall/thin 6'6' 185-190 lbs. 32-33 waist size. Length on the legs is also ample even for my height. They might be a little too long on shorter riders? Plan to buy more of these.

Reviewed 6/16/2023
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Review by Anonymous

awesome awesome
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Wisconsin
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Good sizing - 6ft 150, got a large (long version) and am very happy with the fit. Worn twice so far, each was a 3+ hr ride. No soreness, no chamois creme needed. You get what you pay for regarding quality, and these shorts are a perfect example. Worth every penny!

Reviewed 4/8/2024
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Review by Murph

Size is way off
by Murph
Cycling Enthusiast
78132
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I�m 5�11�, 215-220lbs, I wear pants with 36� waste. I wear XL in ASSOS, LG and Pearl Izumi bibs. I checked the sizing chart for these bibs and other people�s comments so I purchased an XXL Endurance 3 Bibshort. Tried them on before riding, they were tight but I thought they�d work. Man was I wrong, I went out for a 50 mile ride, chamois was nice but things were to snug around the man parts. Straps were tight and didn�t lay flat. Now that I�ve ridden in them, guess I�m stuck with them. Rolled the dice on these, should of put the money towards another pair of ASSOS bibs. Hope this review helps the next person.

Reviewed 5/23/2023
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Review by Kurt

Crazy sizing, too restrictive
by Kurt
Cycling Enthusiast
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.

The construction of the shorts is very good, and I love the chamois, which is the best I've tried. The material feels and looks expensive. However, I can't wear these bibs on anything but short rides. I sized up and bought XL, just as I did with another Castelli bib that fits. They were too small, so I returned them and bought XXL. That alone is strange because I use large with other products, and even medium with some manufacturers. The issue was first, the tightness of the straps. I'm 189cm (6'3"), and XXL is still a little too tight with the shoulder straps. The second issue is that the material doesn't stretch much, and I have sprinter thighs, so where other bibs stretch to accommodate, these don't and they bind in places. I could have sized up to 3XL, but then they'd be too big in places.

I think if you're smaller, and you have thinner legs, these could be perfect, but they won't stretch to fit you.

Reviewed 11/25/2022
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Review by John B Jr

You deserve this kind of comfort.
by John B Jr
Cycling Enthusiast
SF Bay Area

No comparison between the team wear and this piece. Long rides on consecutive days usually take a toll but the padding on this bib short make the hours go by without even noticing discomfort. Get yourself some pro-level shorts if you've hesitated. These don't have the most technical fabric but they do seem durable and supportive. It's really the chamois that sets these apart from everything else I've used.

Reviewed 11/4/2022
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Review by John

Durable Everyday Bibs
by John
Cycling Enthusiast
Westchester & NYC
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

These are solid bib shorts, well-made, low profile and comfortable. Sizing: I am 5'8", 150 lbs, 31" waist, and I wear Large Castelli bibs and Medium Castelli jerseys. The Large in these shorts is very snug on me, and an XL probably would have fit too. That said, they're very comfortable on the bike, and the chamois is excellent. The fabric is a bit stiff compared to other Castelli shorts I own, but they feel like they'll last forever. I like the minimal branding, too.

Reviewed 6/9/2022
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Review by Trucker

excellent seat pad
by Trucker
Cycling Enthusiast
Foothills in Amador county
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Great bib and the Progetto X2 seat pad is the best ever. I really like the Kiss 2 seat pad but this one works even better for me. Rode 80 miles today and was so comfortable at the end of the ride that I ordered another pair. Give this bib a try as I feel you'll find it exceptional in every way.

Reviewed 11/4/2023
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Review by primetime4

Well worth the price...
by primetime4
Cycling Enthusiast
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Before picking up my first pair of Castelli bibs, I mainly wore PZ shorts. The Competizione bibs were a night and day improvement over the PZ chamois and I was never looking back. When I first got the Endurance bibs, I was a little disappointed comparing them to the Competiziones. The material is thinner with no texture and the grippers did not feel as robust. However, the chamois was clearly different so I decided to give them a try. Boy was I wrong with expectations. First off, the chamois is much improved which I did not know was even possible. I literally do not even know the bike is there. Secondly, the grippers and material somehow offer more support while breathing better at the same time. These are my new go to bibs for longer rides and literally cannot wait to put them on.

Reviewed 1/6/2022
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Review by Biker Dad

Great bibs
by Biker Dad
Cycling Enthusiast
Galesburg,IL
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I ride a minimum of 5 days a week, 12+ hours. I have found these bibs to be durable and comfortable. I have done short races in them and long endurance events. They have become my "go to" bibs.

Reviewed 8/28/2023
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Review by Kurt

Good quality, crazy sizing
by Kurt
Cycling Enthusiast
Omaha
12 of 14 customers found this review helpful.

The quality is excellent, and each part of the fabric is perfectly contoured to fit. The chamois is a step up from the one in my older pair of Castelli bibs. It's super light and minimalist.

Castelli sizing, however, makes no sense. I wear a large in everything, so I ordered an XL, knowing Castelli runs small. My other set of Castelli bibs is XL. I tried these on and could barely squeeze into them, so I had to exchange them for XXL. It's hard to buy Castelli because the sizing isn't consistent.

Reviewed 7/11/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Great Bibshort
by Anonymous
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

The Castelli brand has great quality. The Progetto x2 Air is the most comfortable chamois I own. The size does run small be aware.

Reviewed 6/30/2023
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Review by Cesar4

Super comfy
by Cesar4
maspeth, queens
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have 4 of these in total I think and will be getting more to keep for backup. They are so comfortable. I tried a lot of bibs on here, and these and these are one of my favorites for long rides.

Reviewed 5/15/2023
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Review by Anonymous

Great Shorts for Long & Short Rides
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Sarnia, Ontario

Excellent Pad - Very comfortable. I am a heavy sweater and found the shorts quick drying. The fit is on the small side, so I purchased a pair one size bigger than normal - excellent fit.

Reviewed 1/18/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Come small
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Really great shorts. I ordered more, but run really small. I�m 5ft 10in 170lbs. I took a 3xl.

Reviewed 12/28/2023
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Review by Bikerdad66

Worth the money
by Bikerdad66
Galesburg IL

I am a loyal Castelli wearer. I decided to upgrade from the endurance 2. Just a few rides but I like the fit, the chamois seems a tad more comfortable. I can�t wait to put in some long rides to check the endurance label

Reviewed 10/28/2022
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