The Castelli Polare 3 Bibtight is ultra-warm, for tough cyclists who don't let a little cold keep them indoors. If you love extreme riding or just want to dress very warmly in cool/cold conditions, this full-length tight has the wind protection you need in a go-to garment.
Castelli's warmest Gore-Tex Infinium™ Windstopper® fabric covers the front of the tight to keep the cold wind out. Water-repellent Nano Flex 3G lies on the bum and the back of the lower legs for splash protection from wet roads, while Thermoflex on the back of the thighs delivers extra stretch.
The bib straps are kept to a minimum so you can layer as you wish, without an unwanted thermal layer covering your stomach. With more night riders, large reflective inserts are placed on both the front and back of the legs, where the up-and-down pedaling motion grabs the attention of approaching motorists.
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| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Chest | 36¼" | 37¾" | 39½" | 41¼" | 43¼" | 45¼" |
| Waist | 31½" | 33" | 34½" | 36½" | 38½" | 40½" |
| Hips | 37" | 38½" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" |
| Inseam | 32¼" | 32.67" | 33" | 33½" | 33.85" | 34¼" |
Leg Type: Full Length | |
Style Type: Tights | |
Black - Small | Mfg PartNum: M4521521010-2 |
Black - Medium | Mfg PartNum: M4521521010-3 |
Black - Large | Mfg PartNum: M4521521010-4 |
Black - X-Large | Mfg PartNum: M4521521010-5 |
Black - 2X-Large | Mfg PartNum: M4521521010-6 |
As long as I'm riding reasonably hard, these bibs work to keep my lower half warm down to about 25'F. The combination of Goretex on the front half (keeps direct wind off your skin) with more breathable fabric on the back side to let out sweat moisture really works awesome. My riding range for these is about 25 - 39'F. Above that I switch to my Specialized RBC Comp Thermal Bib Tights that let some more wind through to keep me a little cooler.
Also, I almost exclusively ride a TT bike (aspiring triathlete), and the Kiss Air2 pad is long enough toward the front to actually provide some cushion if you ride with a rotated forward pelvis. By contrast, Castelli's Progetto X2 pad (their more premium one) is not long enough and causes me much chafing and discomfort on my taint if I try to ride with it in the aero position. Those bibs are now reserved only for road bike days.
Others are correct about the fit, tight in the calves, shoulder straps are a little tight. None of this is a problem. I don't notice those issues on rides. The chamois could be a little better. I get a little numb after about 45 minutes.
As far as warmth, it's neutral at 34 degrees. In the 40 degree range I don't think about it. I have easily worn in the 50s with no issues, but it gets warm once temps reach 60.
I haven't worn it during precipitation, but I haven't noticed problems when road spray hits it. These have been a good purchase, especially on sale.
These bibtights are very well made, warm and windproof. I'd give them a comfort range of 35-50F. I've not worn them in the rain. The chamois pad is comfortable. The only negative for me is the fit. I'm 6'2" and 200 lbs. I followed recommendation from sizing chart and ordered 2x large. The body fits well, but wish the legs were 1.5 " longer. For reference I wear 36-38 x 34 jeans. If you're much over 6' tall you may find them a bit short. Fortunately my shoe covers are tall enough to close the gap.
Good fit for 5�10� 210 xl, took out so far to 21 with single digit windchill and was warm. The back of the tights did get slightly cool towards the end of the 60 min ride at moderate intensity. Chamois comfortable. Hope they last
I've used these for a few weeks now in temperatures down to the low 30's Fahrenheit and I have been completely comfortable in fit and body temperature. They are particularly good at resisting wind, which aids in riding comfort in chilly weather. I've washed them several times now with the washing machine in "hand wash" cycle and then hung to dry and have not observed any issues with seams or colors. I am 5-foot, 5-inches tall and weigh 133 pounds and the small fit me well (although the suspenders seem a bit tight, but they are stretchy enough that I can adjust everything by pulling up or down). If you're any bigger than me, you'd want to move up to a medium as I felt like I was at the limit for the small.
Living in Wisconsin, riding in cold temperature is normal. As long as the roads are free of ice and snow, I prefer to ride outside rather than on my indoor trainer. These tights block the cold wind and keep me comfortable. Very comfortable chamois.
I've been wearing these bib tights on cold and rainy days for the last 2 months. So far I'm happy with them. If the temperature is above about 45 degrees F they're too warm. But I wore them in 20 degree weather and was comfortable.
