The wind is howling outside, fuzzy blankets, movie marathons, and bowls of hot soup are doing their best to entice you to plant yourself on the couch for the afternoon, but you told yourself just weeks ago that this is the winter that you commit to it, this is the winter where you'll hit the pavement no matter the warnings coming from Old Man Winter. And with winter cycling kits hitting a more cost effective price point, with available mid-range options that will actually keep you warm and comfortable all day there's no reason not to. Castelli knows we want to get out to ride without spending a fortune, and they offer us their women's Meno Wind Bib Tight to make it possible. The Meno bib tight, as Castelli puts it so eloquently, is perfection simplified. They feature a minimalist design, skipping over-the-top paneling, and opt for something that just fits well and does the job. The front of the leg is comprised of AirFlex Thermo fabric, Castelli's stretchiest windproof fabric available, to offer the range of motion you need on the bike, and a truly comfortable snug fit. The back features their Thermoflex Core2 fabric, which offers excellent moisture management, and intense warmth. Collectively these two fabrics come together to provide you with a comfortable fit capable of slicing through the wind, and designed to insulate you underneath so you can stay warm in temperatures from 39 to 50 degrees F. When you're hammering out your base miles you'll still want supple support on your sit bones, so the Meno Wind bib tight is equipped with the KISS Air chamois. From top to bottom, designed with comfort in mind, the KISS Air features a seamless brushed microfiber top, sitting next to the skin providing a chafe free, soft and smooth fit to keep sensitive skin happy. An anatomical fit paired with tapering thickness, multi density foam offers maximum cushion where it's needed, and reduced bulk where it isn’t. The materials see an anti-odor treatment, helping to keep thin...
Price: $131.25 from Backcountry
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