Castelli

This is my third different pair of Castelli bibs. I own the Competizione 2 Bibshort LTD bibs, which are very comfortable and a great price point. They are awesome for lower-end bibs. I also own 2 pairs of the Free Aero RC bibs. As these are aero bibs, the fit is extremely tight (even when I sized-up like I do with all Castelli clothes). When I put the aero bibs on, I have to work hard to get them on, however, when I am riding, I don't notice the tightness.

These Castelli Cargo bibs are definitely my favorite. The material feels lush and the fit is just right (sized-up). They feel snug, but not tight in any way, they truly feel fantastic when I put them on.

One unique item is that the cargo pocket has a small flap over the top. I have not seen this on other cargo bibs. At first I thought that this was strange, however, I can definitely see the functionality, especially if you carry a larger phone that might not fit all the way in the pocket, the flap gives you a great sense of protection from items falling out.

I truly love these bibs. Even they are cargo bibs, I will readily wear these bibs for an average ride without thinking twice about it.

The most impressive thing about this jacket in my opinion is that it is insanely light and thus very packable. Many times when jackets claim to be packable they still feel bulky in a jersey pocket. With this jacket, you might not even notice that it is in your pocket!

I am 5'9" and about 190lbs (not small), as with all Castelli clothing, you should size up. I would normally order an XL (in Castelli), but for this I ordered a 2x. The 2x fits well, but it is a little loose while still maintaining the form. The reason I went with the 2x is that I foresee using this jacket most when I might have a long sleeve jersey, but need just a little more protection (more than a Gabba).

Castelli claims a small amount of waterproofing with the jacket, but it is definitely not a rain jacket. I would trust this if there was a little mist in the air, but for any real precipitation, you would need a real rain jacket.

I have 2 of these in different colors, a great option for very warm rides: seems to do best -- for me at least -- in the 75-90 degree range. (90+ I'm reaching for the Castelli Climber's A/C jersey or something similar.) Fabric is lightweight and stretchy, feels great against the skin. It's form-fitting without being a super tight race fight. (I'm 5'9" w/ a 40 chest and wear a L.) The zipper is very easy to navigate when lowering during climbs and pulling back up for descents. The lack of design/branding is a big plus in my book, makes it easy to combine with various different shorts regardless of brand. Keep in mind that the white version is a bit transparent; I think the main product photo for the white ("ivory") is very accurate in this regard.

My only complaint is about the rear lower hem. It doesn't seem to stay flat, kind of folds up under itself during rides. Not a major complaint; not worth taking off a star, and might be due to my size. But something I've noticed in comparison to other jerseys I have from Giordana and Assos that don't have this problem. Regardless, fills in well for the very warm (but not hot) riding range.

Need a jersey for hot weather riding in central TX. This A/C jersey is form-fitting without feeling constrictive; length is just right (I'm 5'9" w/ 40 chest and wear a L); pockets are relatively tight despite being an ultralight jersey. Overall excellent performance in hot (85+ degree) weather. Keep in mind it's very transparent, as expected with a jersey like this. My only minor complaint is that the sleeve length is a little long, but that might just be my sizing.