I am looking at getting the Castelli Free Sanremo Sleeved suit. People have posted that the suit runs both small and big. So I am not real sure of the fit of this suit. I am ususally between sizes (M or L). I am 6’ and 175lbs and have a muscular upper body with a 32 waist. I have a medium PI Octane sleeved suit now. Should I go with medium or large.
Thanks
Agree, the sizing advice is varied and it was hard for me to choose as well. If you’re stuck like I was and can’t try one on beforehand, it’s certainly a bit of a gamble.
I’m 5’10", 165 pounds, 31-32" waist. I opted for a medium, half-expecting it to fit fairly snugly. It “fits” and is actually very comfy, but I do think that I could have fit into a small instead and possibly been a bit more aero. For reference, I would usually wear a small in Garneau aero stuff (Course M2, etc…). I’d agree you are between sizes, and it’ll depend if you want super aero (choose medium), or more comfy (choose large).
My $0.02.
Large, no doubt. We sell them so we have quite some experience with the sizing
You’re a large. I’m 5’9" and 161lbs with a muscular upper body and the medium is really snug. It’s what I would refer to as a “Race Fit”. There is absolutely no way I would fit into a small, unless I was about 10-15lbs lighter. You have about 10-15lbs on me, so I would definitely go large. I’m also a 32" waist.
Definitely large - I’m 6’3" ~165lb and I tried on a medium during sizing (our club switched to Castelli this year). I was able to get in but it was a very tight fit . I think it would have been uncomfortable racing and eventually torn due to the amount everything was getting stretched. Really like it as a suit and the large fits me well.
I’m 6’, 178 and wear a large. I can’t say I’m muscular, but I can’t imagine a Medium fitting well. Oh, 34" waist for reference.
The problem is the chest and waist sizing is a little ‘off’ from their other products. Team is sponsored by castelli so i get alot of their gear, i wear a size s free aero race jersey and size M bibs
Im 5’10, 72kg. Waist size 31, if that helps as a reference. When wearing the speedsuit i go for M. The bottom is ‘almost’ too tight and the top is comfortable. The top could be a teeny little bit more snug (and it actually is for the full blow tt skinsuit ) but my guess is they opened it abit up for triathletes who need to run in it. I emailed castelli about this and they say the aero race jerseys are deliberately left abit ‘looser’ than the san remo speedsuit ss, assuming the same size.
I ‘could’ fit into an s san remo if i wanted best aero but i would probably be abit uncomfortable on the run and for long races which is why i went with an m.
The problem is the chest and waist sizing is a little ‘off’ from their other products. Team is sponsored by castelli so i get alot of their gear, i wear a size s free aero race jersey and size M bibs
Im 5’10, 72kg. Waist size 31, if that helps as a reference. When wearing the speedsuit i go for M. The bottom is ‘almost’ too tight and the top is comfortable. The top could be a teeny little bit more snug (and it actually is for the full blow tt skinsuit ) but my guess is they opened it abit up for triathletes who need to run in it. I emailed castelli about this and they say the aero race jerseys are deliberately left abit ‘looser’ than the san remo speedsuit ss, assuming the same size.
I ‘could’ fit into an s san remo if i wanted best aero but i would probably be abit uncomfortable on the run and for long races which is why i went with an m.
Weird - I’m the same height/weight/waist as you, but I found the M too loose and went with the S. I also have separate tri shorts and the Free Speed Jersey, and in that combo I went with M in the shorts but still S in the jersey. Chest is 38" - maybe that’s the difference.
Ian
I have 2 of these; one a 2016 and a new 2017. They were/ are made in 2 different countries, thus the different comments on sizing.
The 2016 I got was the standard red/white/black. I first got a M as I’m 5-11, 170lbs. Bottoms fit ok but top was too loose and wrinkly. I have a Stealth top in M and fits great so I was surprised. I returned it and got a S and that was tight, but manageable…raced in 1 IM and 2 70.3s in it and worked superbly.
I liked the new yellow/ black color for 2017 and ordered a S. Worng size…wayyyy tight, like a small should be. Got the M and fit just like the 2016 S I had.
Looked at tags and made in 2 different countries (Vietnam for 2016 and Chille for 2017?..something like that)
Large, no doubt. We sell them so we have quite some experience with the sizing
I’m reviving this thread. I’m 5’ 8" with a 30" inch waist and 30" chest. I’m 145 lbs at race weight and my chest is 38". I wear a Kiwami LD Spider in Small comfortably. Everything points to a small Castelli Free Sanremo SS except the chest. I’m wondering if I should get a Medium Stealth T1 Tri Top instead and a Small Free tri shorts. What do you recommend?
I’ve got an unused size small if you’re interested. I’m basically the same size as you (5’8", 38" chest, 144lb race weight; fits well) but I’m not racing long course for the foreseeable future so I’m never going to use it. My wife bought it as a gift, but we missed the return window.
-Nick
You’re a Large. I’m 6’0", 176,34" waist. Fits like a glove. I’d recommend the new All out speed suit as well (if you like longer sleeves) - i have both the sanremo and the all out, and like the longer sleeves on the all out - they’re perfect.
Much appreciated, but I will be ordering a team version.
I will order the free san remo and the all out, when available again. Probably will keep the one which suits best and send back the other one.
I have a stealth top to now in XL and shorts also in XL: no way I fitted in L.
So I consider ordering the suits in XL, since they appear to be based on the stealth top?
I’m 6 feet 1 inch and 183 lbs.