The fit and finish are quite good, this is a very well made garment. I'm a slim build, 183 centimeters, 70 kilos, size medium.
In comparing these recently purchased (2025) PRO bibs to the PRO bibs I purchased in late 2023, I feel this newer chamois under delivers in comfort. On rides exceeding 6 hours, my "butt-o-meter" says this triple-density Levitate chamois is good for ~130 kilometers. The older pad is still more comfortable at 160+ kilometers.
I can't say with any certainty but perhaps there's been a change in pad design/material???
Pearl Izumi, please revise your Pro chamois.
I'm prone to feeling cold all the time, and winter riding is challenge. At age 80, I'm not generating the wattage to keep me warm. This jersey is a good insulator. I'm 6' tall, 155#. A size MEDIUM from Pearl fits me perfectly. Room for a base layer under it. Sleeve length and body length are ample without excess. I usually wear a wind jacket over it,so the HI VIS yellow doesn't show when it counts, but I like the color. I show up well when we stop for coffee.
The product is well made and fits true (bought Large for 6'3", 165lb rider). Previous generations of this product had zippers at the ankles, which I like because they enabled easier on/off of the tights especially when wearing heavier winter cycling socks. My first experience with the laser cut shoulder straps, so will have to see what the durability is after months of heavy use. I have successfully used previous generations of this product for years in all kinds of challenging winter conditions, including 20-55deg F and high mountain ascents/descents in the Rockies, Sierras, Alps and Dolomites.
I use PI pro bibs (medium) for longer rides (perfect fit, super comfortable) but picked up these at a good price for shorter rides and the indoor trainer. These bibs were very tight (and hard to get on) for the first few rides and, while they've softened and stretched a little, they're definitely not as supple as the pro bibs. I think they'll probably get better with use but they're still a bit restrictive (I'm 6'1' 162lbs). The chamois is decent but again not as good as the pro. Overall, the quality seems very good and for the price they're decent bibs.
