Castelli

Sorpasso RoS Bib Tight - Men's

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Comfort, warmth, style, performance. A Castelli classic!

Warm and Comfortable

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

175

I had been using my running tights over my bibs for the past few years not wanting to spend the money on a bib/tight. Should have bought these a long time ago. They are so much more comfortable then the running tights (they always are falling down). This are also much warmer then a regular tight and the chamois is very comfortable. The straps are a bit tight ( think I bought the wrong size) but they don't dig in or anything and I have already down a 3 hour ride and they feel amazing. I bought the Large and probably should have gone for XL 5" 10' 175lbs 32 inch waist 32 inch inseam 42 inch chest

What winter?

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

XL

Weight:

184

Granted, it does not get freezing in coastal Texas, but 30s-40s after 100+ temps all summer feel pretty chilly. In these temps, these do great. Riding through mist and drizzling rain, I have remained completely dry from the DWR coating. The water just beads up on the surface. No heavy downpours yet, so can't comment on that. Warmth is enough that starting out at 36F was no issue and after warming up to 52F the tights were not roasting me. I do miss the pockets of my Unlimited bibs, but for what these are, they are comfortable, and the chamois is good. The zippered legs making donning and doffing easy as can be. Sizing - I ride a L in the Unlimited Bib, but ordered an XL for these tights (6'0", 184lbs, 34" waist, 32: inseam) and that size is perfect.

Too short

Size Bought:

XXL

Weight:

205

Castelli sizing is now a joke. I am 6’ tall, with a 32” inseam. I have always worn Castelli Bibshorts and Bibtights in size XL without a problem. These tights are supposed to be for a 33.8” inseam, but only seem to be made for a 28” inseam!

High Quality but run very small

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

XXL

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

195

These bibs are of the highest quality but they run very small in comparison to their other clothing. Return was simple and easy and Competitive Cyclist sent next day air at no charge. Great customer service and very happy overall with their products and service. Reason why I gave them five stars. The product quality was top notch and I'm looking forward to wearing and staying warm in these bibs. Amazing quality !

Why?

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 8"

Weight:

150

The chamois in these is by far my favorite ever. I'm trying to only wear this chamois so I ordered these bib tights not in any way suspecting that they're not really made for the cold, but they're not. Hard to envision why this product even exists. These are really thin with just a whisper of fleece on the inside. In NorCal we're riding 33 to 43 in the mornings right now. I would say these are good from like 48 to 52 for which I have many options. Again, what's the point of these? I always want to like Castelli but it's like they have a team of designers who make a product and they're not allowed to talk with each other through the process. I own Castelli bibs that are size small, they're a bit small (straps too tight and tight in the waist and groin), but I can't even shimmy into these bib tights in a small. Regular bibs in medium won't stay down on my legs. It's like they can't resists over-designing things or just taking on points of use/benefit with total nonsense. I own the bib shorts that go under MTB shorts and the storage pockets (3 of them) are about big enough for tube of lipstick. Why? I would like to use those pockets. Please Castelli, just do things that make sense and are easy to use, and conform to your sizing charts.

Fabulous tights

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

XL

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

173

Great all around tights. Can wear in a wide range of temperatures. Very comfortable and water resistant . Runs small so size up

Sorpassing my expectations

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

175

This is a killer pair of bib tights. I was a bit worried that they'd be too small when I first got them but I realized quickly that they are very stretchy and after a couple of times of wearing them, I found that they had actually partially formed to my body shape. Now I feel like they fit better than other bibs I have that were much more expensive. For me, these bib tights do really well as my all around temperature/condition bib tight. I usually don't ride in them below 35° F as I start to get chilly at those temperatures. But if I do decide to get a bit colder with them, I've found that they combine really well with the Nanoflex knee or Leg warmers to create a bib that I can wear at almost any reasonable riding temperature. I love the RoS tech in them that allows you to ride in variable conditions as well, including a bit of rain (not waterproof, but water resistant), and wind. They look super slick and the bib straps on them are barely noticeable. I haven't had them fold up on me during any of my rides. Overall I think these bib tights are a great match to anyone looking for a bib tight that will do just about everything. They do run very tight, so you may want to get a size up at least from the normal size you would get in other brands.

great tights....

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

large

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

195

I have not been a fan of bib tights in the past, usually because of fit. I have tried many brands with disappointing results. These on the other hand fit great. Just enough thermal weight on those cold morning rides These on the other hand stretchy in all the right places. plus they look great too. In fact I even bought a second pair