What Makes the Castelli Espresso 2 Bibshort Castelli's Best Bibshort Yet?

The Castelli Espresso 2 Bibshort is the second-generation update to one of Castelli's most-reached-for bibshorts, refined with subtle adjustments to fit, construction details, and bib strap fabric that add up over hours in the saddle. The body uses Castelli's Espresso Doppio fabric, engineered to feel soft against the skin from the moment you put it on while moving with the body without binding. The Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad is Castelli's top-tier chamois, with a perforated skin-contact layer for airflow, integrated padding under a seamless top sheet, and a viscous insert at the most sensitive areas for all-day comfort.

The raw-cut leg endings sit flat against the quad with silicone grippers underneath to keep the hemline locked in place without leaving a pressure band. Stretch-mesh bib straps ventilate well and stay put without digging in on long descents, and a small rear pocket adds storage for a wrapper, gel, or key. At 211 grams in size M and rated for 59 to 95 degrees F, the Espresso 2 is designed to be the bib you grab the moment it's dry, regardless of what's on the schedule.