Originally Posted by
Hiro11
Damn it, I bought a pair two weeks ago at $79. I've ridden in the 2012 bibs several times now and I don't agree with the recent negative customer reviews. The new (silicone-less) leg band design is very comfortable and doesn't slip. Also, the sizing seems consistent with past versions of this model so I'm not sure what people are complaining about there. IMO, they remain the best bibs on the market for the money, even at the price I paid.
Sidenote: the new Ultra 2 jerseys are also out and represent a big upgrade in materials and construction quality over past versions. However, the sizing has changed pretty dramatically: they're now more of a "club fit" than a "race fit" (in a word: looser). Try one on before buying.
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-Tom in SoCal