I've never had Assos bleach anything. I've got fairly dark colored chamois pads on most of my shorts. I think they've toned down the menthol in their newest formula, though. It's definitely less tingly than it used to be (and also greenish-white and not yellow).
I really appreciate all this information!! I've got my pen and paper out taking notes. I'm learning some great stuff, about "buttering my kaiser roll", I about fell out of my chair at work!!! My radio operator didn't know what was going on, cause I was laughing and snorting!!!
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