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I've ridden these a lot on rides where the temp goes well over 100�. Keeps you cooler than just a jersey, that's for sure. You wouldn't think they would but they do. You don't even notice that it's there except that you're cooler than without it. If I had to make a complaint, it's that sunscreen stains the neck after a while. But nobody ever sees these when you're riding so who cares, right? They go on sale every so often so keep an eye out.
Only worn once as weather is warming here in SoCal, but these are very nice tights.
I'm a avid road rider, 5'8", 160 lbs. and the medium fits fine, (legs long enough for taller riders). These come up further above the waist than some bibs for added warmth, but a male could still stretch these down for a nature break.
The lower legs have a different material, (a bit more wind resistant, I believe), and the 8", (210cm) locking, quality zipper is long enough to remove tights w/out removing shoes, if needed.
The inside is a mild fleece-type material, not too clammy, but most likely not warm enough much past above 45f for cooler running folks like me.
The neon green straps make these easy to spot amongst other kit.
The chamois is, a good amount of padding, (a bit on the soft side).
I'd buy again, as these provide me with the warmth I need in cooler wx.
Was about to give up on believing the hype about base layers being able to keep you cooler in hot weather when I decided to give one last chance to Craft. Having had great success with their base layers for cold weather, I figured it was worth a try. Most base layers, looking at you Castelli, did nothing but made me feel hotter when riding in steamy weather. Craft knew that they were doing when designing the Nanoweight. Finally a base layer that works!
I have used Craft base layers and other Craft products for many years. I keep coming back for the mechanical knit. This makes the base layers tight to the skin for greater moisture wicking but are extremely flexible. I feel warm and do not feel squeezed in anyway.
The wind stopper panel is perfect on a descent. After a long sweaty cold weather climb, I can keep from freezing on the down hill without changing into a jacket.
I do cross continent touring so I use layering to adjust to any climate. This item is a versatile light weight addition to my wardrobe.