Pearl Izumi

PI definitely hit the mark with these shorts compared to previous iterations, with similarly cushy chamois that's now more fitted and less compressive than older versions. It does a nice job of cushioning on long rides ensuring my perineum doesn't get sore like it does with other brands. I also like how it extends further forward to a bit beyond the perineum, to cushion my man parts just enough to avoid numbness and damp down hard road vibrations, without those parts feeling like they're being stuffed up into my intestines.

The main body fabric is a wonderful blend of stretchy, while being form-fitting and compressive, and it breathes well and doesn't heat up excessively in 90+ degree temps. At 6'3" and having a moderately long torso, these are one of the few bib shorts in a L that have long enough straps I can wear them and not end up with stiff shoulders, neck and upper back from the straps digging in, especially on long and/or vigorous rides.

These are definitely pricey, but well worth the sale price cost. Hoping they last for many years of use and I bought a few at a time to have plenty to rotate.

I like the shoe more off the bike than my other commute shoes. It has good grip and feels like a running shoe (that doesn't flex). I don't like the placement of the cleat as it doesn't give any clearance to the crank arm. I do prefer it as close as possible with out any interference. This shoe rubs. I am thinking about adding an extra washer between the pedal and the crank arm to see if that mitigates the problem. That said I do like the shoe

I got a pair of the discontinued color/size on sale. These would have been worth the money even if they weren't on sale. I have a wider foot and these are very comfortable. Shimano build quality never disappoints. These have holes for both two-bolt and three-bolt cleats. I use them on SPD pedals. Note that the profile using SPD is pretty high - the holes are not recessed because of the shoes also have three-bolt compatibility. Got a pair of SPD cleat covers to address this issue when walking. Very glad I bought these.

I have to respectfully disagree with the person who said these run very small (at least in the small/medium range). My measurements are 12" at largest point of my massive biceps, my wrists are 7". Right between small and medium.

I've owned these in medium and gave them away because they seemed a little loose for my taste and seemed to be a little baggy/wrinkled at times.

I now own them in small and they fit perfectly for what I want. You have to fiddle with them to get them on but they aren't tight but they aren't wrinkled either.