Campagnolo

Great for hot summer rides in NC!

Ilike the thin lightweight fabric for CA riding. Sadly 2XL and fits WAY too tight. Normally wear L-XL. I will return.

Great

Buy at least one size bigger

This is a special-purpose vest, for a particular rider build, weather, and function. Meet these criteria, and you won't find a better vest anywhere (otherwise, the vest is merely Excellent). RIDER BUILD: this vest is tailored to the classic road cyclist physique(fairly trim upper body relative to height). If you have this build, the complex multi-panel construction will yield a sculpted fit (the best I've ever experienced). Otherwise, once you get the chest measurement right, the torso length will be too long and the armholes will be loose. WEATHER AND FUNCTION: In contrast to "normal" vests that sit folded in your jersey pocket until needed (for a descent or headwind), this vest is meant to be worn for the duration of a ride - hence the large and useful zipped and unzipped pockets. (If it gets too warm, you can still take it off and stow it - but the fabric and pockets make for a slightly bulky package.) The front & shoulder panels (of a breathable windstop laminated fabric) are absolutely windproof - much more so than normal non-laminated material - and the large mesh back panel vents very well. This combination (for me) makes it ideal for fast autumn rides in New England, when damp cold winds (and even an occasional drizzle) try to cut right through you, but it's too warm for a jacket with sleeves. (In New England conditions, the vest's sweet spot is 45-55F w/ long-sleeve jersey; I have friends who wear this vest into the mid 60s with short-sleeve jersey.) SIZING: Do NOT use the generic sizing table on the STP page, which will be completely off for the larger sizes, but refer instead to the roll-over measurements in the "Sizes Available" boxes; the latter give Campagnolo's sizing. Going a half-size up from Campagnolo's recommendations yields a snug, non-binding fit (e.g., my chest is 37.5", and the Medium is perfect). Note: the above comments assume your jersey is snug-fitting. MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS: If you look at the picture of the white vest -- the white panels are a hard-finish, slightly stretchy Textran; the black side panels are a non-stretchy laminate; the red shoulders are a very stretchy laminate; and the black back panel is an open soft mesh. A lot of thought has gone into the construction of this vest.

Had to send back the original large size and trade for an XL. The XL is still a bit tight! But overall quality is "campy" specs. Order at least one size larger than normal.

This vest is well designed, fits snug but well sculpted to not bind. For reference I am Mens 40R and the Large fits just right, snug so that wind cannot penetrate. So far worn on 50F with a single layer base and was just right. The technical fabric is great and repels water fine. Note back is mesh for breathability, so in a rain storm you will get wet.

I have a 36/37 inch chest. I normally order a small and sometimes a medium. Based on the comments of others, I ordered a large. It arrived today and with a long sleeve shirt underneath, I wouldn't want the jacket any smaller. You should order at least one size up. The elastic at the bottom is tight so you may want to go up two sizes if you have some extra bulk in that area. :>) I haven't tried it yet, but it looks great, arrived on time and is exactly what I expected. Very light weight.

Campy quality, fit, and style at a more wallet friendly price. This vest works well worn over a long sleeve jersey and light base layer in the mid 30s. The longer rear draft-flap/tail is a nice feature as are all the pockets. I am 6'2", 175, with 44 chest and like the fit of Campy 2XL. I could probably wear an XL for a really snug fit.

Very impressive vest. Fit is snug- order one or even two sizes up. Material is the best combo I've ever encountered with respect to balancing wind proof and breathability. The two pockets in the back are well-designed, and also both include small zip pockets for keys/a phone, or other smaller items.