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.
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.
