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Herewith the final update. So Assos got back to me, gave me a voucher to buy a replacement pair of bibs on their international website including shipping, just did that and fingers crossed will have a new pair of bibs by the weekend. Their feedback is that the reason for the wear is the saddle and they suggest I change saddles, I will investigate and look at that option. ( for interest I had my saddle measured and set up for me by Specialized, also don`t have a saddle bag ?). My only and original question still is all my other bibs are ok, why just this particular one? Anyway lessons learnt. I really cannot fault Assos Switzerland for their after sale service and will definitely give them a big thumbs up. I wish more companies had this type of after sale support.👍😀

Here is a quick update: Sent a mail to Assos direct explaining the situation, not actually expecting anything. Within 1 hour got a response from a service consultant asking for invoice, pic of saddle etc, sent mail with all the info. Will give a update on the outcome, cannot fault them for speed of reply, more than I got from the agents in SA. 😀

Thanks for the feedback, however why only the Assos and not my other bib shorts? Also I am 1,79m and 70kg.

Thanks for the replies, just confirmed what I was thinking. Will also try to contact the mother ship in Switzerland.

So on January 4 2024 I bought a ASSOS Mille GT C2 bib short from Cycle lab as they had a very good special. The shorts are great, very comfortable and I would have considered buying more except: after using them for about 3 months or 26 rides ( I rotate bib shorts) I noticed the material between the pad and seat is basically worn through. I took the shorts back to Cycle Lab who sent it to J&J Cycling for a warranty claim. I learnt that there will be no warranty claim because of the saddle I use, please read the next bit: Here is the thing and also my reference point, about 7 or 8 year ago I bought 3 bib shorts at the 94.7 expo then held at the Dome, 1 x Ciovita Corsa bibs and 2 x Vermarc PRR bibs. For context I have been using the same saddle, a Specialized Power saddle for all this time. I retired the Ciovita bibs because they stretched, no holes. I still use the Vermarc bibs but they are starting to show signs of wear but still 100% usable. My question, should a warranty claim be justified in this instance?

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Glad you are ok Nickolas, thank you for the heads-up.

The warranty service from BOA is really next level, broken lace, logged fault, 4 days later new replacement set. Thanks OP for starting this thread.

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Thank you for sharing your adventure Sam, love reading this. Well done.

Hi, I have a pair of 9 speed Sram XO grip shifters, rear and front(3x) shifters

Well done Matthew, way to go. Every race is experience.

Hi Lamber, Thanks for sharing all the info, very interesting. Following the thread with interest.????

Hi, I am using Rapide stem, mtb bars, chainring, brake rotors, BB, and seatpost. Really cannot fault any of their products. To be honest for the price you pay it is a bargain. Bonus is the excellent service from Wayne????

Hi Jan, In my experience what works is cleaning the rim bed properly. I wash the rim, take all dirt/sticky residue from old rim tape off. Then using brake cleaner spray on the rim, and wipe with a clean cloth. Don't touch the rim bed again. When applying tape stretch onto the rim. Hope this helps