Assos?

[TxDoc]

Has anyone used Assos? My guy friend has Assos bib's that he got when in the height of saddle sores, and he loves them. Assos's are a rather large investment for me

I use a lot of Assos clothing, and especially like their time trial skinsuits. Their regular bibs are great, I own both of the following models and love them:
http://www.assos.com/en/19/singlePro...19,22&prod=139
http://www.assos.com/en/19/singlePro...19,22&prod=171
One especially good thing about Assos clothes is that they last for years and years.
Good luck!

[oz rider]

I have several pairs of Assos - capri, bibs and knicks - and would go Assos entirely if I could afford it. The chamois is thick but I find it excellent, and the only choice over 100km (except for some Giordana bib tights). On the knicks, the waistband front is Lycra so it doesn't cut into you. I wouldn't have thought them worth it when I started, but I do now. Until recently, our Assos retailer was very expensive but I suspect the competition from the online UK stores has brought them back a bit; not sure how they are priced in the US.

[XMcShiftersonX]

I will never again waste my money on anything other than Assos shorts... they are simply that good, and worth the money! Look online for sales, that helps a little bit!

[Kathi]

Another Assos fan. In fact I had mine on today for a 62 mile ride. Waiting for my LBS to get more in, they are worth every penny.

[bunny_ninja]

I bought one pair at the LBS at msrp. I wore them on the trainer yesterday (have to be on trainer this week since I have a required 15 minute response time for work -- on call... bleh!). Usually the trainer is where my 'parts' get most sore. The test was a huge success... and OMG they feel so good! (as the BF puts it - 'they feel like sex'.

Then, I contemplated the fact that I only have 4 pairs of shorts... If commando - then I need to use and wash 2 pairs of shorts *every day*! (I commute to/from work). The laundry in my building costs $2. That's going to get expensive and annoying.

Next, I activated the credit card that came in the mail from Bank of America. And... ooops! Somehow I ended up ordering 4 pairs of shorts, 4 more pairs of socks, and Park Tool chain stuff.

doh!

I feel giddy even if it was impulsive and financially a bit unwise. I am getting 'battle pay' for being on call right now, so I suppose it is ok. The extra pay covers only like 1/5th of what I just spent though

[LilBolt]

as the BF puts it - 'they feel like sex'.

Reminds me of the comment my friend's wife made when she saw the Visa bill for his Assos bibs: "Did they come with a vagina?"