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For mixed condition riding you want a jacket that provides wind and water resistance while still being breathable. The new Castelli PERFETTO RoS 3 jacket is Castelli’s answer with a wind proof, highly water resistant and breathable construction. It’s a hard combination to pull off, but Castelli has claimed to achieve it thanks to advanced design and PFAS free Polartec AirCore fabric. The technology doesn’t come cheap though as the retail price for the jersey is $320. The temperature range of the jacket is claimed to be 39 – 57° Fahrenheit as Castelli has used less insulation to give the…
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Aero Tech Designs is an affordable cycling apparel brand offering fun prints and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All their apparel is designed, printed, cut, sewn, and shipped in-house. They’re a size inclusive company offering up to 5XL on some products. This review is for the Aero Tech Designs Women’s Cat jersey and All Day Padded cycling shorts. In a sea of solid colors, Aero Tech Designs stands out in its fun print offerings.
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Velocio’s LUXE apparel lineup has been one of Velocio’s best selling kits and is marketed as a long-distance kit. The apparel pieces are all optimized for comfort and long hours on the saddle with details like proprietary chamois and a distinctive soft suede-like finish. For this review, we have the latest version of the LUXE bib shorts and the Merino LUXE Colorblock Jersey with small updates for 2025 based on user feedback. Specifically, we have the $299 LUXE Bib shorts which have an endurance style chamois and high compression lycra. The bib shorts have a minimalist three-panel design to eliminate…
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The Black Bibs makes affordable cycling apparel without labels, that right, no logos, no labels aside from the one tag that has the mandatory labeling like size, origin, fabric composition and care instructions. This review is for the Women’s Ultimate Adventure Bibs. They come in two leg band color variations – black and olive with size ranging from XS-4XL. The Black Bibs Ultimate Adventure Bibs has multiple pockets, mesh straps, and super comfortable chamois.
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Velocio’s Ultralight apparel were optimized to be lightweight and next-to-skin fit to tackle fast-paced weekday rides or all-day weekend rides. For 2025, Velocio has updated the patterns and materials of the Ultralight apparel to make them perform and fit even better. In this review, we’ll be looking at three items in the men’s Ultralight lineup: bib shorts, mesh long sleeve jersey and the jacket. The Ultralight Bib Shorts retail for $259 and features a raw-cut band and stretch woven fabric for improved comfort. We’ve paired it with the $189 Ultralight Mesh Long Sleeve jersey which offers UPF 50 and a…
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POC’s Cadence apparel lineup was designed to blend technical performance and comfort for all-day rides or racing. Not only is it a great name for an apparel line, but it also has POC’s signature minimalist design and technical features to make it an all-around kit for training or racing. POC currently offers short sleeve jerseys as well as bib shorts in both men’s and women’s specific versions in the Cadence lineup. For this review, we’ll be looking at the $170 Cadence cargo bib shorts and the $140 Cadence short sleeve jersey. The bib shorts feature the Novus Chamois which is…
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PEARL iZUMi’s PRO line of cycling apparel is their top-of-the-line offering that uses the latest technology to optimize performance and comfort. For this review, we’ll be looking at two pieces in the PRO lineup: the Expedition PRO Bib Shorts and the PRO Jersey. The Expedition PRO bib shorts are the latest bib shorts in PEARL iZUMi’s lineup and also their most expensive with a retail price of $295. They feature the PRO Levitate 3D Chamois along with a durable Armourtec Cordura material. To finish the kit we also have the $180 PRO Jersey which has new color options for 2025.…
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GOREWEAR’s SWIFTRIDE series combine their popular C5 Opti items with fresh graphics and functionality for road and gravel cycling. For this review, we have two of the latest pieces in the SWIFTRIDE collection: the SWIFTRIDE Optical Bib Shorts and the SWIFTRIDE Optical Jersey. The bib shorts retail for $100 and use a tightly knit fabric material with elastic mesh bib straps. GOREWEAR has integrated their cup into the bib shorts as well as reflective details. To match the bib shorts, GOREWEAR has the $100 SWIFTRIDE Optical Jersey which features matching graphics. The jersey uses recycled materials and features four pockets…
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Wind vests are an essential part of any cyclist’s wardrobe as they offer wind protection to maintain core temperatures in cooler weather without causing you to overheat. They are perfect for shoulder season riding or for long descents through forests where the temperatures can drop. Velocio’s SE Wind Vest combines a lightweight windproof and water-resistant construction with a compact size that can easily be packed away in a pocket. Retail price for the SE Wind Vest is $159 which includes a windproof and water-resistant construction. The vest also features a streamlined fit for a sleek look when it’s worn and…