Castelli Espresso Thermal Bibshort

The Castelli Espresso Thermal Bibshort is a thermal bibshort that combines warmth, elasticity, and comfort, offering ideal protection on cool spring and autumn days. Its performance-oriented construction and Thermoflex fabric ensure the right balance between thermal protection and freedom of movement.

With a weight of 222g and a recommended temperature range between 10°C and 18°C, it is designed to offer extreme comfort during bike rides, even over long distances.

Thermal comfort for mid-seasons

The Espresso Thermal Bibshort is designed to offer the right level of warmth during autumn and spring rides, when temperatures are too low for regular summer bib shorts but do not yet require full-length bib tights.

The result is a versatile thermal short that offers greater cold protection without compromising freedom of movement and comfort while cycling.

Thermoflex Fabric

The Thermoflex fabric, warm, soft, and elastic, is at the heart of the Espresso Thermal Bibshort's construction. The same fabric used in the Espresso 2 Thermal Bibtight allows for combining warmth, elasticity, and comfort in a garment designed for performance.

The approximately 10 cm of extra fabric compared to regular shorts significantly increases warmth, extending just above the knee.

Raw-cut leg endings

The shaped raw-cut leg ending finishes just above the knee, following a construction developed to offer a precise and comfortable fit.

The design echoes the concept behind the Omloop Thermal Bibshort, which originated from observing professionals who, during the cool and sunny Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, cut their leg warmers right at the bend of the knee.

During the development of the first Omloop Thermal Bibshort, Castelli also discovered that it was possible to make the shorts without gripper elastic, maintaining an effective fit while also gaining the thermal advantage offered by the additional centimeters of fabric.

Elastic mesh bib straps

The elastic mesh bib straps promote ventilation and ensure comfort while cycling. The elastic structure follows the body's movements, helping to maintain a comfortable fit even during longer rides.

Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad

The bibshort features the Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad, designed to offer comfort on long distances.

A fundamental feature for those seeking a thermal bibshort suitable not only for daily rides but also for long training sessions and rides.

Key features

• Weight: 222 g.

• Temperature range: 10°C - 18°C / 50°F - 64°F.

• Thermoflex fabric for warmth, elasticity, and comfort.

• Shaped raw-cut leg ending that finishes just above the knee.

• Elastic mesh bib straps for ventilation and comfort.

• Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad for long-distance comfort.

• Ideal for autumn and spring rides.

• Performance-oriented construction.

The evolution of the Omloop Thermal Bibshort

The first Omloop Thermal shorts were developed for cool and dry conditions, just like those of the race that inspired them. In 2026, Castelli revisits that same concept and applies it to the Espresso Thermal Bibshort, evolving it for the needs of modern cyclists.

The result is a true convergence product: everything that made the Omloop Thermal Bibshort appreciated is reinterpreted through the comfort and performance of the Espresso family.

The Castelli Espresso Thermal is therefore the ideal solution for the transition between summer and winter, offering the right balance between warmth, elasticity, comfort, and performance, even on longer rides.