I was originally drawn to this kit for the aesthetics (Panache always knocks their designs out of the park) but after a couple hundred miles I'm incredibly impressed by its performance. This kit will take any miles, in any non-freezing climate, and keep you jumping out of the saddle for more.
When it first arrived, I was a bit worried because the material of the top seems very thin, especially in the waffling on the sleeves which can be seen straight through. With several months of winter left to get through, I was afraid it would have to wait in the closet for sunnier days. However, I found that in combination with a base layer it actually does a wonderful job of strategically trapping heat around the body while dissipating moisture. This feels like that perfect "half layer more" we all wish we had to stave off the shivers without turning into a sweat sponge. In combination with a baselayer, I felt just right on a day that started around 45 degrees at dawn and ended around 55 degrees in the midday.
The bottoms are exactly what I've grown to expect from previous purchases: fantastic materials and just the right amount/cut of padding at the contact points. Reasonably compressive without being sausage-like, I really appreciate the thick cuff of anti-slip at the thigh.
In terms of sizing, I am 6'4" and 175 pounds and a large fits me just about right. Sleeves could be a touch longer but at my height nothing ever quite goes the distance there.
