I have two four plus hour rides in these bibs. The chamois has been as comfortable as it can be, as good or better than the chamois in the Colorado based cycling apparel I have been using. Like another reviewer said, the fabric is good, but will be warm on summer days. The only real draw back for me is that the leg length is short - they need to be an inch or two longer. The size XL I ordered is a snug fit, but should be fine. I am 6 ft, 200 lbs, 34/35 inch waist and 32 inch inseam. I would buy again when on sale.
I put in a lot of spring and fall miles and a vest is a must-have item, some days for the full ride and some days only until it warms up. This vest is very well constructed and uses top quality materials. The front is highly windproof while the back breathes very well. It's well fitted and long enough to layer well over a jersey. I was most surprised that even with the windproof front panel, it's still very packable and easy to roll up and store in a jersey pocket if the temperatures rise during the ride. It's not an inexpensive piece, but it's well-made and worth the extra money. I expect this vest will last a very long time.
Have worn size L. bike shorts and tights for all my time, these tights were ordered as size L, and are branded as size L, but seem much tighter than ALL my collection ( 20? who knows? ) of bike shorts and tights. Also, no ankle zips.
do like the reflective strips, and they do seem well finished, but will try to exchange them for the
next size up ( tho I shudder to think of myself as a size XL ) OR re-gift them to smaller son ;- )
Not sure the pockets would be useful but would give them a try.
Easily could be a ski glove as well as a cycling glove. I have found it to be quite comfortable and warm in temperatures in the 20's - I haven't been out in the teens yet. Putting the pinky within the same sleeve as the ring finger does not hamper shifting or any other function of cycling, but certainly helps with warmth.
After my maiden ride with these gloves I questioned if they were any better than gloves I owned, but with each subsequent ride I felt I made the right move.
