EmptyB Posted October 13, 2015 Share Something else to take into account...is fitness level...tits...weight and body shape.When you are new to cycling you tend to "sit" heavy in the seat and spend more sitting be it a mtb or road bike ride....so you crutch gets seriously chaffed and bruised.Crotch....just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeltyd Posted October 13, 2015 Share OK - you guys just cost me a lot of money! Bought an Assos S7. Hope they are as good as everone says. If it works, where can they be bought cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eon du Plessis Posted October 13, 2015 Share OK - you guys just cost me a lot of money! Bought an Assos S7. Hope they are as good as everone says. If it works, where can they be bought cheaper?That surely depends on how much you paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 13, 2015 Share OK - you guys just cost me a lot of money! Bought an Assos S7. Hope they are as good as everone says. If it works, where can they be bought cheaper?So long as you tried them on...and fit your profile after getting the mille S5 i thought the Fi 13 would be even. Better...and at the price i couldnt resist getting a spare pair....fitted the Fi 13...certainly isnt suited for my unique physique ....so got another mille instead. At absolute bargain at R1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeltyd Posted October 13, 2015 Share So long as you tried them on...and fit your profileafter getting the mille S5 i thought the Fi 13 would be even. Better...and at the price i couldnt resist getting a spare pair....fitted the Fi 13...certainly isnt suited for my unique physique ....so got another mille instead. At absolute bargain at R1500.I paid R3300 at Bicycle Co - did try it on, and according to all the manufacturers specs, bought the right size - tight fit, need to crouch a little to fit etc. Plan to use it tomorrow morning so will know afterwards. I really am in search of decent bibs - did the 500km KKK recently and all was fine except the bum-area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 14, 2015 Share I used the cream supplied the first and second time because i was still damaged goods from my FA shorts...havent used it again.Make sure you watch the video on how and were to apply the cream...they say you should apply on the back section...but not the front...it must be applied to the chamois and not to the body as i have been doing...oooops...nobody told me otherwise...its like wearing underpants under your cycling shorts...i wish somebody had warned me about that one...i couldnt walk after my first ride.if your butt is a tad tender...it is gona burn when you apply the creamIf you put the shorts in the machine...use the bag provided and turn the bib inside out...dont hang them from the straps to dry.A mistake i make when wearing cycling shorts...i sometimes forget to move the package forward [emoji15]My comments are made from my own experiences as i am learning from my mistakes.If you are a cycling short supplier and feel your shorts are better than assos i dare you to give one of the larger framed fellas on this forum a demo...so they can give us some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted October 14, 2015 Share So long as you tried them on...and fit your profile after getting the mille S5 i thought the Fi 13 would be even. Better...and at the price i couldnt resist getting a spare pair....fitted the Fi 13...certainly isnt suited for my unique physique ....so got another mille instead. At absolute bargain at R1500. Pls tell us where you are getting Mille's @ R1500.? Went back a few posts and see that it's Solomons clearance, so limited sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaan Jordaan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Have been using, the following bibs Craft, Spez, Anatomic, Santini, Pearl Azumi and Assos.Assos is the ultimate best when it comes to comfort and durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Phil Posted October 16, 2015 Share After reading this thread and doing some research, I planned to get a pair of Assos from Solomons in Dbn for Amashova. Thankfully first went to collect my race pack from Suncoast as there I found the Solomons stall and according to them their last Assos Mille. It was white, it was not clean but it was my size and therefore deserved to be discounted to a reasonable price. Happy days in the saddle now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 16, 2015 Share They had some cool assos shirts in black and white at a good price...just not in my size [emoji57] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 16, 2015 Share I paid R3300 at Bicycle Co - did try it on, and according to all the manufacturers specs, bought the right size - tight fit, need to crouch a little to fit etc. Plan to use it tomorrow morning so will know afterwards. I really am in search of decent bibs - did the 500km KKK recently and all was fine except the bum-area.How did it go??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Phil Posted October 16, 2015 Share They had some cool assos shirts in black and white at a good price...just not in my size [emoji57]Thx going back tomorrow for a shirt then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 17, 2015 Share I really like the dark assos shirt...just not sleeveless but they dont have any with sleeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted October 18, 2015 Share How come no1 mentioned Giordana? Their top of the range is comming closer and closer to assos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted October 19, 2015 Share the only part of my body which didnt suffer discomfort during the amashova...my butt...once again money well spent...i was out there for a lot longer than most people I did apply the cream as recommended...it must have also helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeltyd Posted October 19, 2015 Share How did it go???Used it on Day 1 of the 2-day BergandBush - up Spioenkop. The ride was just short of 4 hours and I NEVER was aware of my butt! Even afterwards, when I though about it, there was no discomfort at my rears. So, am happy. Doing a few MTB rides in the near future, but the final test to me will be the 94.7 Road which I do with a tandem - sitting most of the time. If that is good, I'm buying more, regardless of price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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