Bib Brands and Models
#51
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FI.Uno: entry-level bib.
FI.Mille: their long-distance model. The cut is a bit more generous and it has a relatively thick chamois. I own two FI.Mille's and love them!
FI.13: top-of-the-line race bib.
New Assos models:
neoPro: entry-level/everyday model; successor to the FI.Uno
equipe: upper-end race model; successor to the FI.13
cento: new long-distance model; successor to the FI.Mille
campionissimo: price-is-no-object top-end bib
FWIW, I found that the "long leg" version of the FI.Mille was too long for my legs. Their regular bibs fit like every other bib on the planet. The "long leg" models are 2 or 3" longer. I wouldn't order the long leg Assos bibs unless your current bibs are pretty short...
#52
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Old Assos models:
FI.Uno: entry-level bib.
FI.Mille: their long-distance model. The cut is a bit more generous and it has a relatively thick chamois. I own two FI.Mille's and love them!
FI.13: top-of-the-line race bib.
New Assos models:
neoPro: entry-level/everyday model; successor to the FI.Uno
equipe: upper-end race model; successor to the FI.13
cento: new long-distance model; successor to the FI.Mille
campionissimo: price-is-no-object top-end bib
FWIW, I found that the "long leg" version of the FI.Mille was too long for my legs. Their regular bibs fit like every other bib on the planet. The "long leg" models are 2 or 3" longer. I wouldn't order the long leg Assos bibs unless your current bibs are pretty short...
FI.Uno: entry-level bib.
FI.Mille: their long-distance model. The cut is a bit more generous and it has a relatively thick chamois. I own two FI.Mille's and love them!
FI.13: top-of-the-line race bib.
New Assos models:
neoPro: entry-level/everyday model; successor to the FI.Uno
equipe: upper-end race model; successor to the FI.13
cento: new long-distance model; successor to the FI.Mille
campionissimo: price-is-no-object top-end bib
FWIW, I found that the "long leg" version of the FI.Mille was too long for my legs. Their regular bibs fit like every other bib on the planet. The "long leg" models are 2 or 3" longer. I wouldn't order the long leg Assos bibs unless your current bibs are pretty short...
Thanks for the primer - that's great info.
#54
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Those RBX bibs are spendy! I'm sure they're good... I'm pretty impressed with specialized gear lately.
I did order a set of FI.Mille bibs btw, can't wait to see how they pan out. They were on sale, what can I say.
I did order a set of FI.Mille bibs btw, can't wait to see how they pan out. They were on sale, what can I say.
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I have the Comp as well. A bit cheaper. But the RBX fits me better than just about anything I've tried.
#56
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Aw yeah! Got the Assos bibs in the mail yesterday and went for a quick family ride today to try them out. They fit GREAT! The logs could be a little longer (I got the regular leg) and I got an XL, which fits me the way I expect them to fit (so not as tight as castelli XL and about the same as Giordano and Pearl Izumi Pro, and more snug than other american brands (sugoi, Craft, pearl izumi elite)
The straps are a work of art - they fit perfectly for me and they're wide enough to not bunch up (like my castelli body paint straps... drive me nuts) and the chamois comes up higher in the front, which I expect will help with some chafing issues I've had in the past where everything isn't organized perfectly.
Anyway, glad I got 'em on sale and I can't wait to try them on a long ride.
The straps are a work of art - they fit perfectly for me and they're wide enough to not bunch up (like my castelli body paint straps... drive me nuts) and the chamois comes up higher in the front, which I expect will help with some chafing issues I've had in the past where everything isn't organized perfectly.
Anyway, glad I got 'em on sale and I can't wait to try them on a long ride.
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Aw yeah! Got the Assos bibs in the mail yesterday and went for a quick family ride today to try them out. They fit GREAT! The logs could be a little longer (I got the regular leg) and I got an XL, which fits me the way I expect them to fit (so not as tight as castelli XL and about the same as Giordano and Pearl Izumi Pro, and more snug than other american brands (sugoi, Craft, pearl izumi elite)
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The FI.Uno and FI.13 are reportedly cut much smaller than the FI.Mille, BTW. I haven't tried them, but all of the recommendations I've read suggest you need to order one size larger for those models.
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I found that sizing for the Assos FI.Mille bibs that I bought was quite generous. Sizing for the Mille is the same as for most "American fit" brands. If you're wearing shorts that have a European or "race" cut, you may need to order a size down (ex: if you wear a Large in Castelli you'll be a Medium for the FI.Mille).
ETA: They have their TIR size. Anyone have any idea what that means?
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THe TIR is "XLG, but wider". I'm 6"2" 242 and bought the XLR. Wish I had bought the XL's (I think). It's close, but when I lose a little weight, I'm sure I'll wish I had the XL's. They just weren't available at the reduced price. Still very happy with the purchase.
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WHen you say XLR do you mean TIR or is XLR yet another odd size? Why can't they just give waist numbers, I swear...
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Sized are
XL
XLG
TIR
Hoping to sell my Castelli's soon. The committee isn't doing any happy dances over how much I've spent on bibs in the past two months. Then again, I just painted the studio this weekend, so I think she's starting to forget.
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If you don't mind my asking, what size waist are you?
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ETA: They have their TIR size. Anyone have any idea what that means?
FYI, there's a Sizing Chart on the Assos website.
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FYI, there's a Sizing Chart on the Assos website.
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That's where the "why can't they just give a waist size" comment came from. And that size chart doesn't seem to take in to account that different bibs have different fits. I've heard all the stories of Assos, and I'd love to try a pair, but looking at Competitive Cyclist...$368 is a lot to risk on a pair of bibs from a performance brand that doesn't exactly like big guys.
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#70
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I got mine at the outlet store for about 159 or so, which was pretty decent IMO. Assos T Fi.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts Black - Shorts - Men | ASSOS Official Factory Outlet
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You should only size down if you're comparing the FI.Mille to a brand of bibs that is known to run small (ex: Castelli or other brands with "Euro" or "race" fit).
#74
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I got mine at the outlet store for about 159 or so, which was pretty decent IMO. Assos T Fi.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts Black - Shorts - Men | ASSOS Official Factory Outlet
#75
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FYI, I ordered a pair of Assos FI.Mille bibs from the Factory Outlet on November 20th at 11pm and selected the $7.50 FedEx priority shipping option. The bibs shipped on Friday, November 21st and arrived at 9:30am this morning just as expected. They were missing the 10-cent bottle of Assos laundry detergent (maybe to avoid shipping restrictions?) but did include the 5-cent wash bag. Quite a bargain! I might have to order one more pair...
They only put the ten cent wash solution in the LONG legged package. If you have short legs you are apparently relegated to regular ol' Tide.