{"id":2546,"date":"2022-05-27T16:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/castelli-free-aero-rc-traegerhose-und-aero-race-6-0-trikot-im-test\/"},"modified":"2024-10-17T13:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T11:55:52","slug":"castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Castelli\u00a0Free Aero RC bib shorts and Aero Race 6.0 jersey Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As soon as I first noticed the new Free Aero RC on our website I immediately contacted the product manager. I had to see the kit. It is not so often that a manufacturer upgrades so many aspects of a product that is already a success. Winner of 3 tours de France, 3 Giro D\u2019italia, 1 Vuelta de Espana, and San Remo, Castelli\u2019s top racing bib shorts has new straps, new leg endings, half the amount of panels, and new colors on the pro version, that now features Quick-Step\u2019s blue-white used by no one less than the reigning world champion Julian Alaphilipe and the \u201ccannonball\u201d Mark Cavendish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why is the Free Aero the top-selling product in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli\">Castelli<\/a>\u2019s history and what should you consider before purchasing it at Bike-Discount? That\u2019s what I\u2019ll try to answer on this page, after testing the bib shorts with the matching Jersey, the Aero Race 6.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-150x100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-1260x838.jpg\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts in Action\" class=\"wp-image-2516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-1260x838.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#progetto_x%c2%b2_air_seamless_%e2%80%93_the_high-end_seat_pad\" >Progetto X\u00b2 Air Seamless \u2013 the high-end seat pad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_bibshort\" >Castelli&nbsp;Free Aero RC \u2013 the bibshort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_open-weave_straps\" >Castelli Free Aero RC \u2013 the open-weave straps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_size\" >Castelli Free Aero RC \u2013 the size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#castelli_aero_race_60_%e2%80%93_the_jersey\" >Castelli Aero Race 6.0 \u2013 the jersey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli-free-aero-rc-bib-shorts-and-aero-race-6-0-jersey-review\/#are_the_free_aero_rc_and_the_aero_race_60_for_you\" >Are the Free Aero RC and the Aero Race 6.0 for you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"progetto_x%c2%b2_air_seamless_%e2%80%93_the_high-end_seat_pad\"><\/span>Progetto X\u00b2 Air Seamless \u2013 the high-end seat pad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Progetto X\u00b2 Air Seamless is Castelli\u2019s top seat pad. The four-way stretch, seamless skin layer feels soft and smooth and moves with your skin to avoid any friction. Immediately at the first touch you can notice the high quality of the soft top layer\u2019s material, which is also highly breathable and will keep you dry and comfortable even after long hours under the sun. The pad adapts to your body shape, and the multi-density foam with variable thickness keeps the support where it is needed while alleviating the pressure on the sensitive areas that will sit on top of a special perforated viscous padding. The Progetto X\u00b2 Air Seamless is simply one of the best in the market and will change your body\u2019s contact with the saddle, that will feel like it had been custom made with your shape. After starting your ride, you will forget about the pad completely. Free enough?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Pad\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2526\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_pad-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pad-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2508\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_bibshort\"><\/span>Castelli&nbsp;Free Aero RC \u2013 the bibshort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To put in Castelli\u2019s words: \u201cWe started with the best pad, surrounded by a supportive short and good muscle compression and removed everything else that wasn\u2019t absolutely necessary.\u201d As shown in the pictures below, the result is a minimalist design with the number of panels reduced from 10 to 5, which also reduced the number of seams. The 215 g\/m\u00b2 Forza 2 Fabric has 32{09776a9e527fe6e7777aceefa8f4e2f820982470cae700a67e7c7fb2d68155cf} Lycra, and the construction offers great muscle support and compression. The shorts have two reflective stripes on the back and the imposing white scorpion and other logos are stitched or embossed to keep the logos from peeling off or cracking. I\u2019ve washed the bib shorts many times already and the logos are still looking brand new. The new pocket might hold a radio or a small phone, in case you don\u2019t need quick access to it, but it\u2019s especially practical for things you don\u2019t wanna risk falling on the road while getting an energy gel or pulling out the wind jacket from the jersey\u2019s pockets like a document or the coffee\/ice cream money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.78768%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Side\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2530\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_side-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Side-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.21232%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Pocket\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2528\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_pocket-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Pocket-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Leg Opening\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2524\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_leg_opening-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Leg_Opening-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a03 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The leg endings bring a major update. As can be seen in the pictures above, the Free Aero RC has no leg grippers on the laser-cut leg endings. No elastic, no silicon, nothing. Zero. And surprisingly enough, after putting on the bib shorts and stretching the legs the shorts sat in place and stood there for the rest of the ride, a feat that according to Castelli could only be accomplished after intensive testing, involving 28 prototypes. It\u2019s a pretty exciting upgrade that adds comfort and it&#8217;s a direct application of the &#8220;free&#8221; concept. With this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-discount.de\/en\/brand\/castelli\/cycling-clothing-men\/trousers\/\">bib shorts<\/a> already being used on the world tour, we might be on the brick of a big concept change. Are competitors gonna copy this trend in 2023? We can only wait and see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Front\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2522\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_front-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Front-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2520\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_bib-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Bib-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_open-weave_straps\"><\/span>Castelli Free Aero RC \u2013 the open-weave straps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new straps are another highlight and also followed the minimalist\/high-tech approach. The open-weave straps are light and allow maximum ventilation, so they won\u2019t get wet and heavy. Despite the open concept they are very strong and hold the shorts up in place very well. The seam with the shorts is optimized at the front, and reinforced at the yoke, with a narrow mesh panel closing the back, making the bibs strong and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Back\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2518\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_back-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Back-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Shorts Strap\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2532\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_strap-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Strap-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"castelli_free_aero_rc_%e2%80%93_the_size\"><\/span>Castelli Free Aero RC \u2013 the size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With my measures \u201con the fence\u201d between \u201cS\u201d and \u201cM\u201d, I opted for \u201cM\u201d. The result can be seen in the pictures of this post. The kit fits pretty well and it looks very elegant but have I chosen &#8220;S&#8221; I would have probably profited more from the aero properties of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-discount.de\/en\/brand\/castelli\/cycling-clothing-men\/jerseys\/\">jersey<\/a> with better compression from the shorts as well. I opted up, but if you are a racer, you can follow Castelli\u2019s size chart to the risk. A quick measurement of the waist, hip, and inseam and a look at the chart will give you the correct option for your body directly. Easy as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-150x100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-1260x838.jpg\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC in Action\" class=\"wp-image-2510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-1260x838.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free Aero RC is definitely my choice for 2022 as it perfectly balances comfort and performance and offers great value for money. But before making your choice it is important to consider that these are racing bib shorts. They are strong, have great aero performance and are being used at the top level of the sport. However if you find yourself opting for a size too off Castelli\u2019s recommendation you might end up with too much fabric folding at the front of the hips, where one of the few seams might cause some discomfort that simply should not be felt. These bib shorts were designed to avoid that. In that case you are probably looking for something else, and might wanna take a look at Castelli\u2019s Premio Black. It has the same pad but a completely different construction, and is focused not in racing but in ultimate comfort. You can find more information about the Premio Black in our shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"castelli_aero_race_60_%e2%80%93_the_jersey\"><\/span>Castelli Aero Race 6.0 \u2013 the jersey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.78768%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Aero Race Jersey\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2500\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_aero_race-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.21232%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Aero Race Jersey Pockets\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2504\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_aero_race_pockets-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Pockets-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Aero Race Jersey Sleeve\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2506\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_aero_race_sleeve-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Sleeve-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a03 von 3 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for speed using computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing, the Aero Race 6.0 is fast, elegant and very comfortable. The placement of fabric and seams was engineered for performance. On the road, the fabric feels smooth and light. The Airflow shoulder construction and the elbow length sleeves with raw cut allow full range of motion. As a consequence, I was not bothered at any moment about the jersey\u2019s position or felt anything holding my movements back. The Velocity Rev2 fabric used for the front and for the sleeves improves airflow while the 3D mesh at the back guarantees high breathability. Closing the jersey is the YKK Vislon zipper that performs great and will not get stuck anytime, so you won\u2019t even notice you opened the jersey while grasping for air on the last long ascent. Castelli found with this jersey the perfect balance between comfort and aero performance, with excelent moisture management and a great fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Aero Race Jersey Back\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2502\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_aero_race_back-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Aero_Race_Back-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a01 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-150x100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC in Action\" data-height=\"998\" data-id=\"2512\" data-link=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli_free_aero_rc_action2-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg\" data-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action2-1260x838.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Bild\u00a02 von 2 im Vollbildmodus \u00f6ffnen\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another very nice detail is the drop tail at the back, which allowed me to freely use the full-size pockets without impacting the shirt placement and kept them perfectly positioned even if full and heavy. Last but not least, the jersey looks great and is available in a beautiful blue-white-red color, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1500\" data-lbwps-height=\"998\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-150x100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-1260x838.jpg\" alt=\"Castelli Free Aero RC in Action\" class=\"wp-image-2514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-1260x838.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.bike-discount.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castelli_Free_Aero_RC_Action3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_the_free_aero_rc_and_the_aero_race_60_for_you\"><\/span>Are the Free Aero RC and the Aero Race 6.0 for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a race kit that can be used for all of your rides, definitely yes. The kit is comfortable and can be used for all purposes. If we meet on the road around Bonn this summer, that\u2019s the kit you&#8217;re gonna see me with. Both, short bibs and jersey, are of the highest quality, feel and look great on the body, allow complete freedom of movement, and their performance has been intensively tested by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-discount.de\/en\/castelli\">Castelli<\/a> before passing the kit further to Quick-Step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a great cycling kit can really improve your experience on the bike and we\u2019ll be happy to help you with that. If you\u2019re still not convinced or if you want any other advice to help you find the perfect kit for you, you can easily reach me or one of my colleagues via e-mail or telephone. Our contact information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-discount.de\/en\/contact\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As soon as I first noticed the new Free Aero RC on our website I immediately contacted the product manager. I had to see the kit. 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