flyguysa Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) 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
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 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!
koukie Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 http://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/ok_6f69dd_734329.gifWho is this lady?
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) 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
Ramrod Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 You cant compare any to Assos on longer ride comfort! They are heaven for any ass!Thanks for the info.
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 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!
jcza Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 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
Nickster Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 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!
Ramrod Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 That goes without saying, i've bought white once and never again! learnt the hard way!some things are better left unsaid!
Nickster Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) some things are better left unsaid! Rookie error, best I change my profile pic now Edited July 15, 2014 by Nickster
Blackheart Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I bought these specifically for Trans Karoo.Sportful Total ComfortVery happy with them, paid about R1700. T-Bob 1
Patchelicious Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) 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
travisza Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 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
Karooryder Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 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?
Patchelicious Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) 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
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