Castelli

Great base layer for hot weather. I got black so it can be washed with my other kit after a ride.

One problem: it fits snugly, making it difficult to remove when it's wet after a ride. Unless you're careful, your fingernails can tear the mesh.

Purchased these on sale and with extra points were a great price. Shorts are very comfortable, have Castelli's high end seat pad. I use them for rides ranging from 40-100 miles. So far have been excellent. I prefer the silicone grippers on the legs. They just stay in place the best for me. Size, I normally purchase XL in Castelli bib shorts. With these I had to go to 2XL. They run even smaller than normal. I'm tall/thin 6'6' 185-190 lbs. 32-33 waist size. Length on the legs is also ample even for my height. They might be a little too long on shorter riders? Plan to buy more of these.

Although my competition days are well behind me, I still enjoy doing out of the saddle, in the drops sprinting. The material in the palm area offers a positive grip. Combine these with some tacky Silca Nastro Piloti bar tape and your hands will feel like they're glued to the drops with rubber cement. ALSO NOTE - the sizing guide given is not accurate. If you refer to the castelli-cycling.com website you will find the correct sizing chart. My hands measure 9-3/8" and a size Large fits perfectly. Hope this helps!

This jersey is great looking but more than that it�t fleece lined for a warm and wind blocking top layer.