flyguysa Posted July 15, 2014 Share Is Assos and Castelli lower end bibs really better than the middle to upper range of everything else? Yes, Assos are in their own league. I used to suffer from saddle sores, didn't matter which bibs I used, switched to Assos and no more saddle sores. I use the F1 Uno and they're perfect, I have the Mille as well, they have a bit wider pad and some extra ventialtion, but the bottom of the range Assos will do you just fine. Edited July 15, 2014 by flyguysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Share How would you compare Assos to Spez? I really need to find an alternative as stock is always an issue! You cant compare any to Assos on longer ride comfort! They are heaven for any ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukie Posted July 15, 2014 Share http://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/ok_6f69dd_734329.gifWho is this lady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Share So is there any reason why I shouldn't buy one of these three? http://www.cwcycles....nos5-bib-shortshttp://www.cwcycles....ros7-bib-shortshttp://www.cwcycles....les5-bib-shortsAll as safe as houses! Would buy the last one - mille Edited July 15, 2014 by Bman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted July 15, 2014 Share Who is this lady?Cheryl Cole nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted July 15, 2014 Share You cant compare any to Assos on longer ride comfort! They are heaven for any ass!Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Thanks for the info. Honestly never believed the extra cost for the Assos could be justified, cause thought my Spez were comfy as ever - until I got a pair on sale and never looked back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted July 15, 2014 Share So is there any reason why I shouldn't buy one of these three? http://www.cwcycles....nos5-bib-shortshttp://www.cwcycles....ros7-bib-shortshttp://www.cwcycles....les5-bib-shorts You're not allowed to buy the white ones Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickster Posted July 15, 2014 Share You're not allowed to buy the white ones That goes without saying, i've bought white once and never again! learnt the hard way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted July 15, 2014 Share That goes without saying, i've bought white once and never again! learnt the hard way!some things are better left unsaid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickster Posted July 15, 2014 Share some things are better left unsaid! Rookie error, best I change my profile pic now Edited July 15, 2014 by Nickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted July 15, 2014 Share I bought these specifically for Trans Karoo.Sportful Total ComfortVery happy with them, paid about R1700. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted July 15, 2014 Share Be a cheapskate anywhere BUT on your butt! Buy the best bib you can afford, but just look after them, and make sure you use compatible chamois creams.... Assos/Giordana are good bets, and I have been very impressed by some F-Tech club kit too, so much so that I have spent double our budget to get F-Tech (Endurance 2 / Carbon Air) for my company corporate kit rather than the usual Anatomic stuff we usually buy. Edited July 15, 2014 by Patchelicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisza Posted July 15, 2014 Share Got some Ftech (3 pairs) and some old anatomic amongst others. 2 set of Ftech most comfortable ever, the third is rubbish. Feels like the chamios is in completely the wrong place - I need to check what model it is exactly but I'd never buy it again. The anatomic are an older corporate kit and are super comfy still. They dont fit as well as the Ftech though. I usually try and wait for an ASG special and then try to buy my size quick....but as mentioned above the one model I got is k@k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooryder Posted July 15, 2014 Share I bought these specifically for Trans Karoo.Sportful Total ComfortVery happy with them, paid about R1700. Did you buy these from CRC Blackheart, or locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted July 15, 2014 Share Got some Ftech (3 pairs) and some old anatomic amongst others. 2 set of Ftech most comfortable ever, the third is rubbish. Feels like the chamios is in completely the wrong place - I need to check what model it is exactly but I'd never buy it again. The anatomic are an older corporate kit and are super comfy still. They dont fit as well as the Ftech though. I usually try and wait for an ASG special and then try to buy my size quick....but as mentioned above the one model I got is k@kFunny enough, me too. One of my clients gave me a pair of their corporate Ftech kit, but it was last years bottom of the range, and yes, the chamois feels like its about 5cm too forward, comes up to my belly button almost. But that just reinforces the statement, spend your buck on your chamois. The first time I bought Assos it took me about a month to get myself to spend R2500 for a "pair of cycling pants" but after I did and my first DC, I never looked back. Edited July 15, 2014 by Patchelicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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