The Nano Flex 3G material is the foundation of the Castelli Tutto Nano bib shorts, which are made to perform best in chilly weather and offer some weatherproofing during downpours. To help with insulation, the legs are spread wide and the front is lifted. The back of each leg has reflective inserts. Longer days spent in the saddle may cause the chamois, which is not the thickest, to lose its comfort. But considering the price, the shorts are quite effective.
Specifications and design:
Mesh bibs promote ventilation, while Castelli’s Nano Flex 3G fabric, which blends a soft thermal inside with a water-repellent exterior, is used in the Castelli Tutto Nano bib shorts. Each leg cuff has luminous inlays on the back, while Castelli’s Kiss Air2 seat cushion serves as the chamois. To improve ventilation, the straps include a little meshed construction. The shorts, which come in sizes ranging from XS to 3XL and are exclusively offered in black, are said by Castelli to function best in temperatures between 13 and 20°C.
Activity:
When worn in a variety of settings, the Castelli Tutto Nano bib shorts perform admirably in a broad range of temperatures. When worn alone, they provide sufficient ventilation for usage on the turbo and in temperatures as high as twenty degrees. When combined with leg warmers, they provided adequate insulation at 3–5 degree temps. The straps allow for adequate ventilation for the upper body, while the elevated front face and Nano Flex fleece material help to retain the heat in. Even after a few washings, the Nano Flex material continues to perform well in terms of water repellency. It performs best in little showers but less so in heavy downpours.
The mesh straps provide moderate support without putting undue strain on the shoulders. These shorts fit comparable to other companies’ size medium shorts in a size medium, which is not often the case with Castelli. The leg grippers work well on exposed skin or leg warmers, although they go a little higher and more difficult to use on legs with longer hair. With its dual-density foam, Castelli’s Kiss Air2 chamois is a reasonably comfortable choice for rides lasting two to three hours.On the other hand, the thinner chamois may not be as comfortable on extended rides on rougher roads.
These shorts excel in terms of overall value since, at £130, they are significantly less expensive than many other options for thermal bib shorts. They work really well and provide reasonable insulation and comfort for this price, but if you’re looking for even better insulation and comfort, or even more effective weatherproofing, you might want to consider something more costly.