Castelli Endurance X2 bib shorts review

We put Castelli's £100 bib shorts through their paces

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Castelli Endurance X2 bib shorts are a very good pair of shorts for long rides, with the Progetto X2 Air seatpad offering exceptional comfort and the rest of the shorts being more than worthy of their £100 price tag

Reasons to buy
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    Exceptionally comfortable pad

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    Supportive fabric

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    Effective grippers

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    Available in the correct colour

Reasons to avoid
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    Straps could have a higher quality feel

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There are flashier shorts on the market the market than the Castelli Endurance X2 bib shorts, but there aren’t too many that are more comfortable, especially if you’re embarking on some long hours in the saddle.

At the heart of the Castelli Endurance X2 bib shorts is the Progetto X2 Air seatpad, the same pad used by the Inferno bib shorts, Mondiale bib shorts, and indeed all of the other shorts at the top of Castelli’s range.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.