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Assos Uno S5 Bib vs. Capestorm Nitro Bib


M Hickley

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Assoss style and quality is great!

 

Hope to have something very similar soon to offer all you guys. INt quality and local prices.!

 

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I have both and for me, the Assos are definitely worth the extra R800. They're much more comfortable and the just seem to fit me better.

 

A more difficult question is whether the Assos are worth the extra R1200 over a pair of CS Matrix bibs. If I had lots of spare cash, I'd get the Assos, but I wouldn't sacrifice anything to find that extra R1200.

 

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I have both and for me' date=' the Assos are definitely worth the extra R800. They're much more comfortable and the just seem to fit me better.

A more difficult question is whether the Assos are worth the extra R1200 over a pair of CS Matrix bibs. If I had lots of spare cash, I'd get the Assos, but I wouldn't sacrifice anything to find that extra R1200.
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The answer to the Assos Uno vs Matrix is a definite yes, Assos is way better. I have both. I find that the Matrix and Assos both perform well up to about 4hrs in the saddle and then the Matrix starts hurting me.
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No question about it. The S5 Uno's rock - I rode the whole Epic in them last year, not a single saddle sore and felt comfy the whole race.

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Ok then so if you don't ride so long then the CS is actually better value ?

 

I likes the old Matrix but the pas has been changed so the nitro has its old pad.  Bought 2 nitros, very nice.  Taking one back though coz after one ride and no washing before, the reflective stuff is pealing off !
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Ok then so if you don't ride so long then the CS is actually better value ?

 

I likes the old Matrix but the pas has been changed so the nitro has its old pad.  Bought 2 nitros' date=' very nice.  Taking one back though coz after one ride and no washing before, the reflective stuff is pealing off !
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The CS is good value for money for shorter rides.
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I use my Cape Storm bibs for short rides of 90 minutes or less.

 

I use my Assos bibs for longer rides of 90 minutes plus.

 

 

 

Both products valuable for different uses!   smiley2.gif

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did ride2rhodes last year in capestorm matrix - there were some pretty long days, but no bum-issues. haven't owned assos ever (prefer to spend rather the money on adventures) so can't compare , though ...

 

 

 

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Well in the cs shorts 3 hour races on a hardtail with an slr xc saddle give me no issues, but I guess your @ss needs to get used to it....

 

Have not tried assos, might if i ever do the epic or such, but otherwise I don't see the need for me.  would need to insure my shorts as well hehe !
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