Another cycle short question: ANYONE wear Castelli shorts?

[Trekhawk]

I am in constant search for new cycle shorts and wonder about Castelli's. Anyone wear them? If so, what chamosis -- KISS or YPRO -- and do you LIKE them?!

Thanks!

I love the Castelli Donna short with the YPRO chamois. My Sugoi RS flex shorts use to be my long distance favourites but now that honour definitely goes to my Donna shorts.

[Bluetree]

I have both the KISS and YPRO shorts. The KISS chamois is okay, but the YPRO is much better for longer rides. I always swore by them, esp, since Castelli's sizes can accommodate smaller pelvises (er, pelvi?).

HOWEVER... ever since I purchased a pair of Specialized BG Pro womens shorts, I won't wear anything else. Specialized makes three levels of shorts and their Pro is the top of the line. Their inseam is a bit shorter than most, and they're a bit pricey ($150) but my girly bits think they're worth every penny. Plus, they come in XS.

P.S. Specialized's jersey line is not nearly so special. I still prefer Castelli on top.

[Batbike]

I love the Castelli Donna short with the YPRO chamois. My Sugoi RS flex shorts use to be my long distance favourites but now that honour definitely goes to my Donna shorts.

Are Castelli's pretty true to size? Anyway to compare to PI sizing, since that is what I am most familiar? THANKS!

[SadieKate]

I find that in shorts Castelli and PI are similar in sizing. Not so in their jerseys. I have to go up a size in Castelli jerseys.

For Assos, well . . . . well . . . in the lady half shorts and lycra knickers go up one size over Castelli and PI. If you are looking at the Roubaix knickers/tights (fondly known as the Splitter), forgitaboutit. A size XL might fit a 2 year old.