Castelli

Nano Flex Pro Race Bib Short - Men's

Great, But Doesn't Last Long

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Large

Weight:

175

CONS: * The red pad (AIR2) lasts about a year before it start tearing. I use this all winter rides in NC from Oct nights to April. But even when it tears, it isn't uncomfortable. No stitch rubbing. * The rain guard coating on the leg starts coming up after 2 years and looks like a zombie * Wasn't cheap, but now cheaper b/c of Pro 2 being out. * IDK how important rain repellant is b/c you get wet from rain at the head, shoulders, body and it runs to the crotch anyways. Legs wet, who cares? PROS: * Crotch padding is very comfortable, easily on problem on 100 mile rides, all sorts of weather. Even in the rain, it doesn't make you feel soggy. * Fabric stretches enough for a guy to pee out top or leg w/o the leg fabric becoming out of shape from the stretch. But the stretch remained tight after 2 years. I never used a drier. Always washed, then let air dry. So the tear & rain-guard flaking off was from washing it I guess. Maybe a side-loading washer would be better on this than a top-loading one? Something to think about. I use Large, and this fits exactly as I expect a large to. Thermal inside is what is needed but on really cold nights, a la below 45 degrees, I use 1 to 2 leggings each leg and sometimes wear MTB shorts b/c the cold hits the groin side chilly willy despite the thermals b/c it's not a wind breaker.