CASTELLI FREE AERO RC BIB SHORT BLACK - Mackay Cycles - [product_SKU] - CASTELLI

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FREE AERO RC BIBSHORT BLACK

The Free Aero RC Bibshort is our top race short, which also means that it's insanely comfortable even if you never pin on a number. It's fair to say that we've been working on this short for the past 15 years. That's how long it's been since the original Free Aero Race Bibshort was first introduced, initially as our top-of-the-line race short. Since then it has won three Tours de France, three Giri d'Italia, one Vuelta and San Remo, but it also became the best-selling product in the history of Castelli because, simply put, this is the short that does everything well. The concept is quite simple: start with the best pad we know how to make, surround it with a supportive short with good muscle compression, and then remove everything else that's not absolutely necessary. You feel Free thanks to the reduced number of panels and the reduced number of seams. In fact, the short portion has just 5 panels compared to 10 in the previous generation. You feel Free because of further refinements to the Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad. The two densities of foam plus the gel pads provide progressive damping, while the separate Skin Care Layer is soft and stretchy to move with your skin. You feel Free thanks to the most minimal bibs you've ever seen in a short, including open-weave straps for maximum airflow. But we reinforced the yoke so the straps stay in place and made the mesh back narrow for coverage that is minimal yet just enough to hold the shorts in place. And the bib elegantly frames a convenient pocket at the center back. You feel Free because this is the first high-end short that doesn't need any sort of gripper or elastic at the end of the leg to keep the leg in place. Getting this right meant 28 prototypes and our most extensive test program ever, and it results in the most comfortable leg ending we've ever made. The Forza 2 fabric has 32% Lycra® with a high modulus for exceptional muscle support and just the right amount of compression. There's reflective piping on the back. And all logos are either stitched or embossed for durability.

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PRODUCT FEATURES:

High-compression 215 g Forza 2 fabric with 32% Lycra® content provides exceptional muscle support and compression
Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad is soft against the skin but well padded for long-distance comfort
Minimalist bib straps allow maximum airflow, while a reinforced yoke keeps the straps flat over the shoulders
Rear mesh pocket 5-panel construction for reduced seams and less chafing
Stitched scorpion logo patch and embossed Castelli wordmark for durability
Reflective piping on back of legs
Raw-cut edge at waist for extra stretch and comfort
Raw-cut leg ending engineered to stay put without silicone grippers

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Summary

Orders under $200: $20 flat freight
Parts, Clothing & Accessories $200 and over: Free freight
Bicycles, East Coast Australia (QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS & SA): $200 per bike
Frame-sets, East Coast Australia: $150 flat freight
Wahoo KICKR BIKE smart-bikes, East Coast Australia: $400 flat freight
Zwift Ride smart-bike, East Coast Australia: $200 flat freight
Moranbah (4744) & Clermont (4721) delivery: $80 per bike via courier — select Moranbah 4744 & Clermont 4721 ONLY at checkout
Warehouse-supplied items: Allow 5–10 working days to arrive at our Mackay store depending on brand, then dispatch within 24 hours
In-store Click & Collect: Free, usually ready within 4 business hours
WA & NT — bikes, frame-sets & smart-bikes: Request a freight quote — we'll reply with a firm price, usually within one business day (parts, clothing & accessories ship to WA & NT as normal)
Dispatch: Within 24 hours during business days, excluding weekends and public holidays
Insurance: Recommended for items over $400 — available on request

Full Shipping Policy

1. General Shipping Information

All online orders are processed and shipped from our Mackay store during normal operating hours (8:30am–5:30pm, Tuesday to Friday). Our goal is to dispatch your order within 24 hours of placement, excluding weekends and public holidays.

Parts, Clothing and Accessories are shipped via Australia Post or other parcel courier. Bicycles, Frame-sets and indoor smart-bike trainers are shipped via specialist bike courier services to ensure they arrive in suitable condition.

2. Warehouse-Supplied Items

Some items on our website are supplied directly from brand warehouses interstate. Where this applies, the product page shows a note such as "Available to Order from [Brand] Warehouse — ships to Mackay Cycles, then ready for Click & Collect or local delivery in approx. 5–10 working days depending on brand."

These items route through our Mackay store before dispatch, so we can check, pack and freight them properly. Please allow the stated working days for the item to arrive with us before it's dispatched to you.

A small number of items ship direct from the supplier to your address — where that applies, the product page will say so.

3. East Coast Australia Bike Freight

Our Bicycle freight ($200 per bike), $150 Frame-set freight, and indoor smart-bike freight ($200 Zwift Ride / $400 Wahoo KICKR BIKE), are available to addresses in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and South Australia. Freight to Western Australia and the Northern Territory is quoted individually, because cost varies with size, weight and destination. Request a WA/NT freight quote and we'll come back to you with a firm delivery price, usually within one business day.

Moranbah & Clermont delivery: We deliver to Moranbah (postcode 4744) and Clermont (postcode 4721) for $80 per bike via courier — just select Moranbah 4744 & Clermont 4721 ONLY at checkout. Ordering more than one bike? Contact us and we'll sort the delivery.

4. Click & Collect at Mackay Cycles

Free in-store pickup is available from 7/8–14 Centurion Drive, Paget QLD 4740. Most online orders are ready within 4 business hours; we'll send a notification when your order is ready to collect. Items not on-floor (typically supplied from interstate warehouses) are not currently available for immediate Click & Collect — they'll be ready for collection once they arrive with us (see Section 2). Click & Collect is available as a separate option at checkout.

5. Freight Insurance

Freight insurance is recommended for shipments valued over $400 and is available on request. Without insurance, claims for damage in transit may not be covered. Contact us before placing your order if you would like insurance added.

6. Custom Orders & Special Requests

We carry over 5,000 products in store and have access to all the major cycling brands. Only a fraction of our range is live on the website. Contact us for special orders, custom builds, quotes and any questions.

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