Jva Posted April 18 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinmug Posted April 18 Share Since I can’t find any terms and conditions related to the type/make of saddle you’re supposed to use with Assos bibs I’d say absolutely yes: warranty claim valid. If the agent won’t help you take your fight straight to Switzerland. I’ve seen this sort of oh-because-so-so-the-gaurantee-is-not-valid nonsense in this country far too often. 🤯 Jva, DieselnDust, Help.Me. and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 18 Share A bit off topic. I bought a pair of Assos bibs, did one ride and sold them again. They were just killing me. Probably me and the bibs that's not compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted April 18 Share Screw that , for the bloody price we pay for them. Twitter somehow seems to get the quickest Reponses in my experience , make sure to tag J&J as well Jva and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duringd Posted April 18 Share 41 minutes ago, Jva said: 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? The ASSOS Mille GT C2 bibs are DEFINITELY not the same quality as their predecessors. Was a big shock to me, taking in to consideration what you pay and what your are use to...... Jva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jva Posted April 18 Share Thanks for the replies, just confirmed what I was thinking. Will also try to contact the mother ship in Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted April 18 Share Saddle.? That's new ... isn't it normally about the detergent that you use.? 🤷♂️ Jva, Nickyr and Bike Dewing 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted April 18 Share So your mistake was using a saddle.?! Well, ****.. 🤣 DieselnDust, Jva, gerriemtb and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted April 18 Share 1 hour ago, Super Sywurm said: A bit off topic. I bought a pair of Assos bibs, did one ride and sold them again. They were just killing me. Probably me and the bibs that's not compatible. I am experiencing this with Ciovita 😂 DieselnDust, ChrisF and RustyHWR 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 18 Share 8 minutes ago, Phillippe Coetzee said: I am experiencing this with Ciovita 😂 Yes, they feel fine. That is what I ride with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted April 18 Share 7 minutes ago, Super Sywurm said: Yes, they feel fine. That is what I ride with. I enjoy the cheaper ciovita bib but struggle with the Supremo or something 😂 Rudi Pollard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 18 Share 1 minute ago, Phillippe Coetzee said: I enjoy the cheaper ciovita bib but struggle with the Supremo or something 😂 I have the Corsa 2 bib and shorts. Phillippe Coetzee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cadenceblur Posted April 18 Share 3 hours ago, Jva said: 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? What a load of crap, completely ridiculous! Jva, betaboy and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betaboy Posted April 18 Share .. damn bunch of Ass-hols make any ride uncomfortable. Check your tags, maybe it’s normal to land up with shorts that look like Swiss cheese! 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 18 Share Also have a relatively new Assos Mille gt with a hole thats developed. Also no warranty .quite disappointing betaboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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