Hands down the best winter sock I've ever used and definitely my new favorite. Always impressed with the quality of Castelli gear. Very comfortable. Definitely provide much more warmth and insulation than a typical cycling sock, but they're still sleek and far from bulky. Thinner than the average cotton crew sock. No bunching up or uncomfortable seams, cozy and breathable. I've used them on several rides longer than 3 hours and they were perfect
Got 2 pairs of these recently when they were on sale. Pretty much 2 bibs for the price of one 'name brand' pair. I found these very well made with good stitching and quality fabric. The pad is comfy and has no sharp edges or weird stitching. Just a nicely sized chamois that does the job. The legs on these are a bit short compared to other bib shorts I have. If you like a longer inseam on your shorts this will be an issue. I wear these to mountain bike with a pair of MTB shorts over so the shorter inseam is better for me. These shorts also have done well for all my weekday road rides of 30-40 miles with no problem. These are great bibs on sale. Not sure I would be as happy with them if I payed full price.
Got 2 pairs of these recently when they were on sale. Pretty much 2 bibs for the price of one 'name brand' pair. I found these very well made with good stitching and quality fabric. The pad is comfy and has no sharp edges or weird stitching. Just a nicely sized chamois that does the job. The legs on these are a bit short compared to other bib shorts I have. If you like a longer inseam on your shorts this will be an issue. I wear these to mountain bike with a pair of MTB shorts over so the shorter inseam is better for me. These shorts also have done well for all my weekday road rides of 30-40 miles with no problem. These are great bibs on sale. Not sure I would be as happy with them if I payed full price.
Avid cyclist here. I've worn Sidi shoes for years. I put up with fussy fasteners because of their comfort, quality, and replaceable parts. Then I broke my wrist in a crash and could not get my shoes because the fasteners took two hands. BOA fasteners on the Shimano 703 solves that problem. However, the the heel pads are not replaceable so replacing the pads is replacing the shoes. My Sidi pads wear out before the shoes. I will have to see how long they last. Otherwise, they look good and fit well, narrow like Sidi. I like BOA. The heels are vented, though I've never thought of vents, even on hot summer rides. I had to drill upgraded insoles to take advantage of the heel vents.
