These are great shorts, as usual up to the high standards expected of Castelli products.
The padding is very well designed offering very high comfort levels on longer rides or frequent daily use.
This design of shorts is great for hot summer days as the material appears to perform well in the heat and the low cut front design gives maximun airflow to the front of the rider.
Well worth giving these a try, once you do you will be hooked.
I'm 5'11 185 ish, I wear Lrg in the Pro Bibs. I wanted regular bike shorts to wear on my indoor trainer.. After reading the reviews on the Attack shorts I felt like I should order them in XL... That was a mistake. They're not so big that I can't wear them but they certainly don't fit as snug as I prefer. Perhaps those people saying how small they run might not be as familiar with PI'S fit. Long story short. if u wear lrg in PI bibs get lrg in the Attack shorts. and for cross brand frame of reference I wear XL bibs from Castelli & Assos. Hope this is useful
Keeps the rain off, and is hard for drivers to NOT see the screaming yellow! When Wisconsin brings a cool and drizzly day it's comfy with a base layer or long sleeved shirt. Also works as a heavier kind of wind breaker.
Because I have front & rear lights on my helmet, I folded the front couple of inches of the hood into the hood, and held it in place with a little carpet tape. That allows it to fit inside my helmet without blocking my peripheral vision or the helmet lights.
These are my favorite bibtights I've had in a long time. The pad is super comfortable, the inseam length is perfect. They are very warm, so personally wouldn't wear them above 55 degrees or so. The DWR coating is a super nice touch for the PNW wet, as is the extra layer of insulation over the crotch for super windy days.
My only complaint is that the bib straps are a little bit long. I'm 5'8" and got the small, and when I bend over they become slightly loose. Not a deal-breaker by any means, and I'm shortish anyways so am used to sizing being challenging.
10/10 recommend.
