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My new favorite non-Bikerumor apparel is the Castelli CX 2. Paired with their Nano Flex knee warmers, it proved the perfect combo for cold to really cold days. Add a base layer as needed. Or unzipping it. Thick mesh panels under the arms help vent heat, but never felt like cold spots. One of the best design features is the flapped opening, which allows the top half to provide the support normally found in good bib shorts, but makes it easy to do this:.

Because we all have to do this. And usually again right before the start. Title optional. Chest optional Select 30 in. Height optional Select 4 feet 6 inches 4 feet 7 inches 4 feet 8 inches 4 feet 9 inches 4 feet 10 inches 4 feet 11 inches 5 feet 0 inches 5 feet 1 inches 5 feet 2 inches 5 feet 3 inches 5 feet 4 inches 5 feet 5 inches 5 feet 6 inches 5 feet 7 inches 5 feet 8 inches 5 feet 9 inches 5 feet 10 inches 5 feet 11 inches 6 feet 0 inches 6 feet 1 inches 6 feet 2 inches 6 feet 3 inches 6 feet 4 inches 6 feet 5 inches 6 feet 6 inches.

Hip optional Select 30 in. How's the fit? A Little Small: Tight, but wouldn't change size. Fits Perfectly: Wouldn't change a thing! A Little Large: Loose, but wouldn't change size. Too Large: I would order a smaller size. Waist optional Select 22 in 23 in. Save Review. Save Question. Save Video. Enter a URL optional. Type keyword s to search.

Today's Top Stories. Are Wider Tires Always Faster? Staff, Courtesy of Rapha. How Do I Choose a Skinsuit? Know what you want: Some people really love pockets, while others prefer to be a bit more minimal. Few races where you would wear a skinsuit require storing anything in a pocket, but some people like having the pocket for riding around with a phone or gel before the race.

This allows just a bit more wiggle room and often lengthens the life of your zipper since it takes some of the strain off of it as you wiggle in and out. Check your measurements and their measurements: A soft tape measure will be your best friend in this search, since everything from bicep to torso length can affect how well a skinsuit will fit.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. For Triathlons. We've also factored in movement and support for the cut and thrust of racing, with our two piece design adding support to the upper chest section with less zipper pull at the collar, useful as you shoulder the bike, for another run to clear the sandpit. Correct sizing is critical to receive performance benefits from this product. Samples are available, on request, to help customers make the right informed sizing decision.