Size is always my first questions so...I'm 115 lbs, 5' 6" tall and I don't like compression waistbands. I am happy with the Large. It fits comfortably at my waist, and while there is a bit of slack at my ankles, it's not enough to impede my riding. I "fit" into the Medium, but felt like if I gained a pound it would be too squeezy, everywhere.
The purple galaxy wave down my leg makes these stand out from all the plain black bike shorts/capris/leggings around. I didn't mean to buy full-length pants, but I'm glad for the error. Although they're labeled as tights, I don't think they are any thinner than my other bike pants. There is an 8" zipper at the ankle, which was helpful in getting them off after I was sweaty.
The chamois pad is thick enough for longer rides, and too thick to run in, but not so thick it feels weird on the bike.
For anyone curious as to how I use my bike gear, I consider a one hour/17 mile ride to be the minimum ride worth getting my gear on, and often do rides of longer than that, up to 40 miles. With hills :) I'll be training for more triathlons as soon as my PT is done.
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