Alpinestars Alps 8.0 Short-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

If endless ribbons of spectacular singletrack are what you're after, the Alpinestars Alps 8.0 Short-Sleeve Jersey will help you bag mile after mile in blissful comfort. It's constructed from a durable poly-textile that resists the rough and tumble of the trail, and incorporates four-way stretch fibers for excellent mobility, comfort, and fit. The fabric pulls moisture away from the skin when you're sweating it out on tough climbs, and features a quick-dry treatment to ensure you're dry and sweat-free by the time you reach the top. Strategic mesh panels provide the necessary ventilation for warmer days, while an elongated lower back panel gives you extra coverage when you're dropping in on steep descents. Overall this jersey is very similar to the Alps 6.0 Short-Sleeve Jersey, but sees the addition of an ergonomic collar that resists chafing and discomfort during long days on the bike.

Castelli Pro Mesh Short Sleeve Base Layer - Men's

7mesh Industries Resistance Jacket - Men's

The most important feature of the 7mesh Industries Resistance Men's Cycling Jacket is what it doesn't have: weight. At just 115 grams, it's virtually unnoticeable on your back, and packs up to about the size of your fist, so it's easy to stuff into a jersey pocket if you're afraid that a chilly wind might kick up during your ride. If it does, the Windstopper Active Shell windproof membrane will stop it from sucking the heat from your core while allowing sweat to evaporate quickly so you don't get stuck riding home in a clammy chill.

Like all 7mesh shells, the Resistance is cut with Helix patterning for a cycling-specific fit with mobility in all the right places. It won't bunch or ride up (there's also gripper elastic on the hem to prevent gaps), and the slim fit reduces flapping so it doesn't function as an accidental air brake. Zippered wrist vents and passive back vents provide optional airflow from in warm conditions, and a mesh thumbhole cuff provides coverage for your hands and keeps your sleeves in place. Throw in low-bulk seam taping for packability and reflective details for an extra touch of safety, and the Resistance is ready to ride anywhere you care to take it.

Pearl Izumi P.R.O. AmFIB Lobster Glove - Men's

Everybody likes having warm fingers, and most people like lobster, so it stands to reason that most people will also be fans of the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. AmFib Lobster Cycling Gloves. Pearl updates this classic style by constructing it from DWR-coated P.R.O. Softshell, which repels water while maintaining exceptional breathability, and stuffing it full of low-bulk Primaloft Gold synthetic insulation. The insulation and soft fleece lining will stay warm even if they get wet, while the durable Clarino palm is flexible but abrasion resistant. By using the lobster-claw design, Pearl made this version warmer than the classic AmFib, too. The hook-and-loop cuff closure keeps heat in and water out, and the soft microfleece thumb panel provides a perfect surface for nose and goggle wiping.

Louis Garneau Optimum Mat Tight - Men's

For cyclists who try to maintain fitness year round, winter poses a pretty obvious dilemma. Winter roads are often un-rideable unless you have a fat bike, so even the most bike-centric of us will often branch out into cross-training in order to avoid the indoor trainer. Louis Garneau's Optimum Mat Tights are, well, optimal for those situations. They'll serve as running tights during cross-training on bright winter afternoons, but while the roads are clear in late fall and early spring, they'll also ride just fine over your favorite pair of summer-weight cycling shorts. Either way, they provide protection against cold air without risk of stifling you.

Fox Racing Ranger Dri-Release Bar Short-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Assos CS.speedfireChronosuit_s7 - Men's

40 years ago, Assos set a new standard for on-track speed with the introduction of the world's first aero skinsuit, and the Swiss brand continues to lead the way in wind-cheating clothing development with its Men's CS.speedfireChronosuit_s7. Most notably seen slicing to time trial gold with Cancellara in 2016, the Speedfire represents the pinnacle of Assos design with an aggressive fit and aerodynamic fabrics purpose built to eek seconds out of thin air.

The top half of the Speedfire is fashioned out of highly compressive 3D jacquard lycra with a textured surface designed to disrupt air for smoother laminar flow. This texturing mimics the dimples found across the industry, but does so in a much more aesthetically pleasing manner under a uniquely Assos monogram print that gives a nod to the company's heritage.

The cut of the upper further enhances aerodynamics with an aggressiveness that all but forces its wearer into a tucked TT position. Standing in the suit is an exercise in discomfort with a short zipper and forward-pulling arms. The fit is so aggressive that many of us are only inclined to zip-up once we're situated on the bike. Once on the Speedfire is on and you're folded into a TT position, the discomfort disappears to reveal a perfectly smooth, second-skin surface with no bunches or folds to catch in the air.

The other half of the equation is the Speedfire's Campionissimo lower. It mirrors the compressive fabrics of Assos' top-tier bib shorts, but trades out the kuku penthouse chamois for the more time trial appropriate Mille chamois. The Mille's extended frontal padding area provides much appreciated support when cranking out long miles in an aggressively forward position, while also minimizing bulk in the areas it isn't needed. Compared to the Campionissimo shorts, the Speedfire's bottom also edits the leg bands with interior silicone printing and a raw cut, seam-free edging that allows air to pass smoothly by.

Twin Six Ride Metal T-Shirt - Men's

Gore Wear C7 Gore-Tex Infinium Bib Short+ - Men's

If you're looking for some bottoms that are ideal while peddling through unexpected summer storms and spring showers, have a look at the C7 Gore-Tex Infinium Bib Short+ from Gore Wear. Pairing a slim fit with Gore-Tex Infinium fabric, this bib short will keep you drier, warmer, and more comfortable in wet weather.

Infinium is windproof, extremely breathable, and water resistant. It uses a film-out fabric ensuring rain will bead off, and preventing showers and brief rainstorms from ruining your day. Taped seams throughout offer additional protection against precipitation seeping in.

Something that's immediately noticeable with this bib is its integrated mesh baselayer designed to keeps you warm and wick perspiration. We really like its outward facing zip that helps it dump heat on those extended climbs and the inclusion of two integrated rear pockets increases your storage space. The shorts are finished off with wide, flat elastic grippers at the leg openings that secure the fit and reflective details for 360-degree visibility.

Chamois duties are handled by an Expert Road insert offering support and comfort on long rides. Its complex shape and dense foam construction minimizes chatter and avoids numbness by taking pressure off critical areas. The shapes of the different zones provide optimized rider positioning by rotating the pelvis for a comfortable and efficient contact between the sit bones and saddle. Additional comfort comes by way of the Gore Windstopper Cup Technology. It adds climate control of sorts by remaining highly breathable, yet the pre-formed windproof section at the front of the insert keeps wind-chill off of sensitive body parts.

Royal Racing Core Long-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Skip flashy, over-the-top graphics in favor of the subdued style of the Royal Racing Men's Core Jersey. Taking the form of a casual shirt, the Core Jersey is a technical trail jersey masquerading as a laid-back shirt. This way you reap the comfort of a quick-drying trail jersey, but without alienating yourself when you stop into the saloon afterwards. The trail fit strikes the right balance between riding comfort and mobility, allowing you to freely move without it being baggy.

100% AirMatic Glove - Men's

The 100% AirMatic Gloves may sound like they feature some pneumatic technologies developed in the 1950s, but we promise, they're no more and no less than great all-around mountain bike gloves. While the company's iTrack and Celium gloves are minimal in design, the AirMatics are a bit more substantial in feel and in materials. The palm is double-layered perforated Clarino artificial leather, to protect the hand and minimize blisters without compromising bar feel. Some TPR details on the knuckles and back of the hand are integrated into the lightweight polyester mesh and provide further protection from abuse. The hook-and-loop cuff is integrated with Poron padding, as is the thumb, which firms up in the event of impact. The Tech Thread detail in the thumb and index finger tips mean the gloves are touchscreen friendly, and the Creora finger gussets provide comfortable digit movement and aid in wicking away moisture.

SUGOi Evolution MidZero Bib Knicker - Men's

While it's impossible to ride year-round in some climates, we believe that enjoying as much of the changing colors of fall and the burgeoning foliage of spring from the saddle as possible is one of best reasons for riding, period. With Sugoi's Evolution MidZero Bib Tights, you'll be able to stay on the road during the last gasps of fall, the first fruits of spring, and the bright winter afternoons between them.

The Evolution is singularly focused on keeping you warm. To that end, Sugoi makes use of MidZero fabric, which traps warmth and wicks moisture with its soft, brushed lining. MidZero helps you stay comfortable in dry conditions ranging down to around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your personal tolerance for cold. That's a temperature at which many of us choose to forsake the road for the indoor trainer. There are some bib tights that will keep you warm at lower temperatures, but they tend to be far pricier than the Evolution and fill a very limited niche in your gear wardrobe.

The construction features flat seams that alleviate abrasion and, in a piece of engineering genius, curve around your kneecap instead of riding straight down the center of your leg. This is definitely the part of your body that will suffer most from seam friction in other bibs, but by skirting your knee, the seams of the Evolution skirt that problem. Elastic leg grips keep the seam where it's supposed to be, so it doesn't incessantly ride up as you pedal down the road.

The tights are finished up top with bib straps made of the lightly compressive Piston 200 material, and Sugoi's own RC Pro chamois handles ass-to-saddle duties. While both are designed to keep you comfortable during long hours in the saddle, the RC Pro's job is arguably a more complicated one, so we'll dwell on it briefly. It's path to comfort goes through three particular locales: stretch, ventilation, and—of course—cushion.

Stretch and breathability are handled by a combination of ventilated foam and four-way stretch panels that move with your skin rather than against it, and a V-Notch in the back lets the ischial portions rise and fall separately to accommodate your pedal stroke. Those ischial panels are separated by a pressure-relief channel, a design that bears the load where you want it and not where you don't.