Sorpasso RoS Bib Tight - Men's
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Why We Like The Castelli Sorpasso RoS Bib Tight
When winter blows in, we bypass the indoor trainer and pull on the Sorpasso RoS Bib Tight for long hours in wet, cold conditions. Built with Castelli's fleecy nanotech fabric, this cozy pair repels water yet remains highly breathable, while the reinforced thighs and upper front offer extra wind protection and warmth where we need it most. As the miles get longer, the perforated, seamless chamois keeps us comfortable in the saddle.
Details
- Go-to training tight for wet winter base miles
- High-stretch fleece material provides a compressive fit
- Weather-resistant panels protect against road spray
- Rated for rides in chilly temps from 32°F to 54°F
- Anatomical patterning for improved mobility and comfort
- Lie flat straps prevent bulk and pressure points
- Rear ankle zippers allow a quick-and-easy on-off
- Reflective inserts increase your visibility in low light
- Item #CSTZ7DV
- Material
- [face fabric] Nano Flex 3G, [front/thighs] Nano Flex Xtra Dry
- Season
- fall, winter, spring
- Fit
- compressive
- Length
- full-length
- Inseam
- [small] 32.2in, [medium] 32.6in, [large] 33in, [x-large] 33.5in, [xx-large] 33.8in, [xxx-large] 34.2in
- Chamois
- Progetto X2 Air
- Bib
- lie-flat elastic
- Pockets
- none
- Thermal
- yes
- Reflective
- rear inserts
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 11oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- cycling
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 10 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 27, 2023
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.
February 25, 2023
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!
December 20, 2022
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 !
December 15, 2022
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.
April 30, 2022
Great tights
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Weight:
- null
Went up a size like most recommend. I'm 5'9", 170, 32-33" waist and went with a large and the fit is pretty perfect. They definitely start a little tight and stretch a little as you ride. The zippers at the bottom are nice. The chamois is second to none, I only buy Castelli with the Progetto chamois, amazing comfort without any bunching or diaper feel. My only knock on these is that they weren't as warm as I hoped, but once you get going and build up body heat you kind of forget about it. That's also probably because I usually layer tights on top of bib shorts, rather than wear a one piece approach like these. 4 stars because I wish they were a little warmer, otherwise perfect.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
December 29, 2021
Great bib tights
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Weight:
- null
I?m 5?10, 165 lbs and I got the XL. Great fit. I wear L size castelli shorts and L size castelli jerseys. Very comfortable. Warm to about 6c. I?m from SE Michigan USA and just went out in them for an hour on some gravel roads. Happy customer. Just wish they were a bit warmer as I felt a bit colder than I?d like. Update: Took them out for 20 miles today. 0c, wet roads (snow melt). Just not up to the job. Got cold around the privates and legs. Reached out to Backcountry and have exchanged them. I think these tights would be good in cool or spring like conditions but not in winter. Great fit and very nice piece of kit. Would re-buy in March!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
January 29, 2021
Cut very small
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Weight:
- null
I have a good number of Castelli pieces of bike clothing. As per other reviews, these bib tights are really small and tight. I take Large size in all Castelli and due to warnings from others, I purchased these in a larger XL size. Even doing that, I could hardly fit in them and the bib straps are cut very short. I am only 5?9? and I can hardly stand up straight with them on. Not the predicable sizing I am accustomed to from Castelli.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
January 20, 2021
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
January 7, 2021
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.
January 3, 2021
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
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