I'm not in a very cold climate but it has been dipping down into the mid 30's Fahrenheit on my morning 50 minute spirited ride and I've been wearing these. They have been just right! I'll wear them up to about 42 degrees on shorter rides but I think for me they would be too hot on a 1 hour climb at 42 degrees so I wear something a little thinner. They are easy on and easy off, work well enough with drop bars and great with flat bars. Also they have soft spot perfect for wiping snot.
I'm not in a very cold climate but it has been dipping down into the mid 30's Fahrenheit on my morning 50 minute spirited ride and I've been wearing these. They have been just right! I'll wear them up to about 42 degrees on shorter rides but I think for me they would be too hot on a 1 hour climb at 42 degrees so I wear something a little thinner. They are easy on and easy off, work well enough with drop bars and great with flat bars. Also they have soft spot perfect for wiping snot.
I will ride in the 28F to 35F range during the winter months and haven't had good luck with many of the gloves I've tried. Decided to give Assos a try and these gloves worked rather well. If you're down below 32F, my fingers will eventually get cold (around the 2nd hr). But, these do seem to hold up better than the other gloves I have. Sizing is a smidge smaller than typical. I went according to the sizing chart (L), which is typically what i wear. they fit, but my finger tips touch the end of the glove. I'd say 1/2 size to small for me.
I bought these shoes to wear on gravel and road touring. The shoes are comfortable and I purchased the wide width due to my wide ball of foot and high arch. The shoe has plenty of room for my "Fred Flintstone" feet. The BOA fasteners work very well, and the shoes are easy to take on and off. Great shoe for the money.
The only change I would make is a replaceable heel striker plate, as if you walk around off the bike a lot, as I do, you could just replace the plate when the heel wears down.
