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.
I've ridden this jacket on and off about 300 miles since January 30th in Central WI mainly in the mid to upper 30s to as warm as 50F in very windy conditions. It is made of very good materials and does the job of keeping me warm with very good visibility (lime green). I purchased to replace a 2013 Biemme Windstopper Jacket in Blue. While the old jacket worked well down to 40F it just wasn't effective in the 30s and in today's careless driver era, the dark blue color no longer was sufficient to stay visible on our modern distracted driver roadways. In temps in the 30s I wear an Assos under layer paired with a UA thermal running layer. Above 50 I trade this jacket for a thin long sleeve riding jersey and same under layers. I'm 6'1' 175-180 lbs and Size L fits great with the aforementioned under layers. Great investment!
