Castelli

These shorts are good quality with a comfortable liner and nice finish. The pockets are nice and quite useful. I've used them for road and gravel riding. The usual caveats about Castelli sizing come into play. I'm 6' 2' and ~185lbs and XL fit me well.

I was looking to replace the Castelli gloves from our team kit. These are very close. I like how easily they go on and pull off. I do wish there was some type of material between the thumb and index finger for wiping your brow but I would buy these again despite that.

I used the sizing chart and originally ordered a Large. Too tight so I had to send back for an exchange to XL which fit much better. I also appreciate Bike Tires Direct making an exchange easy with a printed FedEx label. I did have to cover the return shipping but they covered the shipment coming back.

These bibs are very comfortable. The length, the material, the straps are perfection. While the pad is perfectly placed with all day comfort, the pad material is a bold RED color that will run onto the white.

Beware, recommend washing in cold immediately after riding and add a few Shout Color Catcher Dye Trapping laundry sheets to the wash. Hang dry immediately after washing taking care not to have any of the pad touching the white material.

Otherwise, 5 stars

The jacket feel really premium as all the Castelli products. If I compare this jacket with other brands that I have had in the past, this Jacket is hands down the best one regarding waster proofing and thermal regulation. For sure you will be warm and dry.

The only issue is the fact that the jacket is not very friendly to be stowed in the rear pocket of your jersey. It will fit but very bulky.

I think before buying this jacket you need to ask yourself what is more important, packability or rain protection. Since for me the priority is to stay dry in purring down situation this jacket is phenomenal.

Sizing is what you expect from Castelli, fit form however a little more room since is a jacket. As an example in Jersey I use XXL however in Jackets I wear XL.