Northern California - Where to get Castelli or Assos bibs locally (SF Bay Area)?

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kster
08-19-07, 05:28 PM
Anyone know any bike shops or sporting good stores that carry a good selection of bibs? Preferably Castelli and Assos. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Palo Alto area preferred.

Thanks.

ryanbee709
08-19-07, 05:46 PM
sports basement usually carries a lot of castelli. i believe they have a location in sunnyvale, two in SF.

velo tech cycles in palo alto should carry assos: www.velotechcycles.com
kster
08-19-07, 06:12 PM
I've never been to Velotech but it looks like an interesting shop. I'll check them out this week - thanks.

ifox
08-19-07, 06:45 PM
Bicycle Outfitter (http://www.bicycleoutfitter.com/) in Los Altos
FXjohn
08-19-07, 06:46 PM
Try Descente Bibs instead. I think they're as good as Assos.
jinws
08-20-07, 10:29 AM
I just got a pair of FI 13 S2. I tell ya, worth every pennie.
kster
08-20-07, 10:36 AM
I just got a pair of FI 13 S2. I tell ya, worth every pennie.

Yeah, this is what I'm also leaning towards. I have a pair of Castellis, Assos and Descente and the Assos are the most comfortable, especially for long rides. I just with they weren't so expensive.
cantdrv55
08-20-07, 11:29 AM
Have you ever tried PI's ultrasensor bibs? I found those to be pretty comfortable but I wonder if the Assos are more comfy yet.
kster
08-20-07, 11:46 AM
Have you ever tried PI's ultrasensor bibs? I found those to be pretty comfortable but I wonder if the Assos are more comfy yet.

I have some PI shorts that are a few years old. I did like them a lot and they were very functional, but ever since I started wearing Assos & Castellis, I haven't gone back to them. The chamois just feels softer and more comfortable in my newer bibs. Plus the smaller euro sizing also fits me better.