The most impressive thing about this jacket in my opinion is that it is insanely light and thus very packable. Many times when jackets claim to be packable they still feel bulky in a jersey pocket. With this jacket, you might not even notice that it is in your pocket!
I am 5'9" and about 190lbs (not small), as with all Castelli clothing, you should size up. I would normally order an XL (in Castelli), but for this I ordered a 2x. The 2x fits well, but it is a little loose while still maintaining the form. The reason I went with the 2x is that I foresee using this jacket most when I might have a long sleeve jersey, but need just a little more protection (more than a Gabba).
Castelli claims a small amount of waterproofing with the jacket, but it is definitely not a rain jacket. I would trust this if there was a little mist in the air, but for any real precipitation, you would need a real rain jacket.
Nice fitting shirt/jersey for casual gravel or just plain casual bike rides of any type where you don't need the hardcore aero skin-tight jersey. Nice to have a shirt like that with 3 rear pockets like a jersey, but not be too "roadie" when you don't want/need to be. It's 65% cotton and 35% poly so not the best thing to wear if you are heading out for a ride in high temps or going for an intense ride. Not the coolest material in hot weather overall. Nice cycling shirt of good quality.
Really nice fabric, cut and quality with just the right amount of compression. As an older rider, I choose these for the higher scooped cut on the front suspenders. I strongly prefer the comfort of this on the bike over the current trend of a straight waistband that other bibs are using.
Great fit and comfort even in hot weather. Minor nit, I don't know why they don't have lay flat seams on the legs. At this price point it seems odd.
The pad is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but has proven comfortable. My best compliment is that I don't think about these bibs while I'm riding.
I'm 6'3" 190 lbs and the Large is a perfect fit.
Assos has a reputation for high quality and charging for it. These bib shorts fit that reputation. The way I justify the price is the fact that their products (particularly their shorts) last 7-10 years with plenty of use. I have found these to be very comfortable for any length ride, from 1-6 hours.
I am 6'2" and 170lbs and prefer a size XL. The reason I prefer XL over L is that I like the extra length of the straps. I have not found XL to be looser around the legs or waist; it's just a tad bit longer, which ensures the straps are not too tight on the shoulders.
