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Old 04-22-10 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kimconyc
I have a pair of the Assos Mille S5; I paid $170 online for them over a year ago. I have not used the S2.

Comparatively, I have a pair of custom bibs that cost $115 that use a pad from E.I.T. which I find more comfortable than the Assos. However, the Mille S5 is the best off-the-shelf bib I have used (compared to Giordana Forma Red, Cannondale Carbon, Performance, De Marchi, Biemme).

I wish the Mille S5 had more compression in certain areas of the legs but overall, a very good long-distance bib.
Oh, you have to go and be all special now and get custom huh?






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