I have a couple musts when it comes to shorts and bibs, starting with a long inseam. I like my shorts legs to come nearly all the way to the knee to prevent any skin contact with bike frame. These are great on that count. I also like a snug fit and usually get a size smaller than recommended. I went medium with these and the fit is right. I've purchased a couple Rapha bib shorts (regularly $130) as well in the past year and I'd say these are comparable. I purchased on sale and they are definitely worth the sale price, but I'm not so sure they are worth the regular MSRP.
Great cyclng pants, Very comfortable, warm and look good after a mountain bike ride to get some food and a beer! Outside they repel some water, block the wind. Inside the fleece is warm and comfortable. The semi belt has a good fastener, but I wish the belt strap went all the way around the waist, It doesn't, it is sewn into the waist of the pants. The lower legs have a zipper up the side for easier putting on, although it could be a wider opening when unzipped, there is fabric behind the zipper, which is Great! The only con is the Belt should go all the way around the waist. Overall I love these pants! I bought a second pair after my first purchase. true fit to size. I'm 5'9" 170# 32" waist 32" inseam.
These are, by far, the most comfortable cycling shoes I have ever worn. The liner is one piece, doesn't bunch, and conforms to the foot. The adjustments are precise and easy and the shoe gives me a very solid connection with the pedals. There is decent ventilation as well. This is high praise from me, as I am very finicky about shoes and have a number of minor foot issues that make fit difficult. There is one big drawback, however: I cannot put on or take off the shoes without sitting and using a shoehorn. Perhaps the liner will loosen up, as I have only put about 50 miles on these, but for now these are inconvenient to put on and remove. For me, it is worth the comfort.
My 10+ year old Lake MXZ302 gave up the ghost a 2 years ago, and the gortex northwave winter boots I replaced them with are just not warm enough. This is a big and bulky boot, but that is exactly what i was looking for to use on below freezing rides. I ordered 1.5 sizes above my usual to fit with thicker wool socks. My primary use is wet/slush/snow covered roads for winter training.
Pros: in the mid 20s F my feet stayed warm and dry. easy to put on /off and adjust while wearing gloves.
Cons: Same issue as all single boa shoes where you can't dial in a specific fit on different areas of your foot. The upper ankle portion does not have a flap over the tongue, making snow and water ingress possible. if riding in really wet or snowy conditions an ankle gaiter would be beneficial.
Other notes: The sole is thick enough to need to raise your saddle. A pamphlet in the box indicates a cleat shim is necessary for the pedals to engage properly, but i found with my spd M540 pedals i liked the feel of no shim better.
